Toys powered by AI show a worrying lack of emotional understanding. But we need to understand the risks and benefits of the technology so the industry can be regulated, not outright banned ...

And while Bandai Namco has expanded the Tamagotchi brand to include more immersive video games and apps, the handheld device — now available in a handful of variations, from the original to the jazzed ...

Figure AI’s latest Helix 02 demo shows a humanoid robot autonomously tidying a living room, highlighting full-body control, tool use, and adaptive cleanup.

Anthony Niemiec Yeah, and I got others here — chamoley, chamoley — which . . . Would you like this one? Cristina Criddle English? Yes, please. Tony has the music playing, which we tend to avoid when ...

While fascinating to watch and almost playful, scientists in one Northwestern University lab wanted to understand something bigger, says engineer Sam Kriegman. “We try to create robots that are a ...

While AI toys may benefit children with social anxiety or autism through patient interaction, experts warn they could hinder attachment formation and emotional coping skills.

Including a launchable LEGO Artemis rocket, Hape’s collaboration with the Met, and a new Yoto and Toniebox competitor.

MagicLab made its overseas debut with its Spring Festival robot, showcasing the latest advancements in its robotics technology and accelerating its globalization strategy, further enhancing influence ...

Mobile World Congress Read our complete coverage of Mobile World Congress Updated less than 54 minutes ago Honor had a busy day at MWC 2026 on Monday, showcasing its Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI) ...

Look online and you’ll find a growing number of AI toys – talking stuffed animals or toy robots – powered by chatbots like ...