As an ’80s kid, I grew up with Cricket and Teddy Ruxpin. You’d stick a cassette tape in their back, press play, and boom: an ...

Like many kids before her, my 9-year-old was taken in with the promise of a toy. This one was an AI-enabled robot. She pictured herself having a seamless back-and-forth conversation with it. She ...

The toy looks soft, friendly, and just a little bit magical. When your child presses a button, it lights up, says their name, and asks what kind of day they're having. It remembers yesterday's ...

AI toys for kids promise learning and fun, but experts warn of hidden risks to privacy and development. Know the key checks ...

Common Sense Media recommended that parents engage with their children directly and guide them towards more traditional ...

A new generation of toys powered by artificial intelligence is hitting the marketplace this year, from robots that can hold an entire conversation with your kid or a box that turns verbal descriptions ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. As a writer who covers baby and kids gear, I’m inundated with emails about the hottest new toys: a box that automatically prints ...

AI companions promise conversation, reminders and engagement for lonely seniors—but overreliance can pose emotional risks, ...

A nonprofit children's safety organization, Fairplay, is urging gift givers to avoid buying AI toys for children this holiday season, according to an advisory issued on Thursday. Fairplay, along with ...

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