PALO ALTO — By Mike Rosoff, AI Bee Reel Staff

February 2, 2026

SACRAMENTO, CA — Local mail carrier Ted Miller attempted to deliver a package on Elm Street today, triggering a chorus of 50 different doorbells all simultaneously screaming ‘HAVE YOU SEEN BUSTER?’ in synchronized robotic voices.

“We want to make sure every second counts when a pet is lost,” said Ring VP of Sonic Engagement, Marcus Thorne. “By opening our Search Party feature to everyone, we ensure no human can walk past a house without being verbally accused of hiding a Golden Retriever. It is about community connection.”

“The system is working exactly as intended,” explained Director of Auditory Compliance, Linda Chang. “The volume is automatically set to ‘Jet Engine’ so joggers cannot pretend they have headphones on. We found that neighbors respond best to being yelled at by a plastic box while trying to bring in their groceries. It really builds awareness.”

At press time, Ring released a software patch that locks passing electric cars until the driver can correctly identify the missing dog’s favorite squeaky toy.

Inspired by the real story: Ring is expanding its lost pet finder service to let non-customers participate in the search network. Read the full story.