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Now, AI systems are designed to mimic these interactions. And unbeknownst to them, today’s parents—like the citizens of Troy facing that famous wooden horse at the city’s gates—are at risk of ...

Educators and child-development experts are raising alarms over the rise of AI-powered chatbox toys, warning that the devices could disrupt children’s emotional growth, expose them to privacy risks ...

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CNET's Bridget Carey says this won her over "both as a mom and as someone who delights in making my co-workers squirm." By using a remote -- that can be as far as 25 feet away -- you can make it scale ...

A wave of AI-powered children’s toys has hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots and stuffed animals that can converse with kids.

A coalition of leading child-development specialists and technology-safety advocates is urging parents not to purchase AI-powered toys this holiday season, warning that the devices can undermine ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Toys for Tots Holiday Drive is underway and runs through Sunday, Dec. 14. So, is the drive on pace to reach its goal of 125,000 toys and how many toys has the drive collected in ...

This year’s toy list promises plenty of Christmas magic for kids (and a few grown-ups) 🎨 Smyths Toys has revealed its Top Toys for Christmas 2025, featuring 51 must-have picks The list mixes ...

Engineering toys give kids the opportunity to learn STEM subjects through hands-on play. They’re an engaging way for kids to discover how things are built.