Sphero BB-8 droid

What is it? As soon as it appeared in the Star Wars: Force Awakens trailer, the characterful BB-8 rolling droid has become something of an unofficial mascot for the film. And, to the joy of many a Star Wars fan, you can now by an iOS-controlled replica for yourself. When’s it due? Rolling into stores now. Why are we excited? The tennis ball-sized droid has bags of energy and intelligence. You control it from an iPhone app and can tell it to patrol your home through voice commands – although intruders are more likely to be paralysed by cuteness rather

than fear!