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.

WESTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) – A seasonal Toys “R” Us store opened in Westlake just in time for the holidays. Crocker Park officials took to social media on Wednesday, announcing that “the wait is over.” ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — WPRI 12 has again partnered with Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to support the Toys for Tots campaign, collecting donations until Dec.

HAVE TO START MY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. SO AS WE ALL HEAD OUT THE DOOR TO GO SHOPPING, WE WANT TO REMIND YOU THAT YOU CAN DO SOME GOOD FOR FAMILIES IN NEED IN YOUR COMMUNITY. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT OUR ...

At the holidays, finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones is one of the most stressful parts of the season. Shopping for kids is usually a bit easier because they’re always honest about what they ...

The chatter left startled adults unsure whether they heard correctly. Testers warned that interactive toys like this one could allow children to stray into inappropriate exchanges. By Mark Walker ...

When Toy Story came out in 1995, it completely changed the game for animated films. Suddenly, hand-drawn movies were out, and the age of computer animation was in. Still, technological advancements ...

EFFORT THIS YEAR. I’M JUST OUTSIDE OF JCPENNEY HERE AT THE MALL, AND YOU CAN SEE SANTA’S SLEIGH IS ALREADY STACKED WITH TOYS. AND THEN IF YOU FOLLOW ME INSIDE HERE, YOU’LL FIND THE MAN HIMSELF, SANTA.

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 ...

“So ‘3’ was the end… of the Andy years,” Stanton told Empire. “Nobody’s being robbed of their trilogy. They can have that and never watch another if they don’t want to. But I’ve always loved how this ...

Every holiday season, the trendy toys sell out fast, so it’s always smart to buy the most in-demand ones early. That’s especially true in 2025, with prices and stock continuing to fluctuate after ...

AI chatbots have conquered the world, so it was only a matter of time before companies started stuffing them into toys for children, even as questions swirled over the tech’s safety and the alarming ...