The programs are simple—he also teaches Cozmo to stack blocks—but they’re supposed to be simple. Tappeiner is using Anki’s newly unveiled software development kit—an SDK, in coder parlance—that he ...

Children play at a Lego Experience Center in Shanghai, the 14th in the world, which opened in April. Children are increasingly showing keen interest in intelligent toys as toymakers use advanced ...

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If you’re a parent, chances are your child isn’t growing up with Barbie or Play-Doh. They’re learning “Furbish,” petting the cybercat, and singing robodoll to sleep. Tiger Electronics’ i-Cybie, a ...

Fluffy is about to get a lesson in organization from the Tidy Dog, an intelligent toy bin that rewards dogs for cleaning up after themselves. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech ...

NEW YORK --Intelligent toys are supposed to imbue today's tots with creativity, but the few technology-enhanced playthings at the American International Toy Fair still have a few lessons to learn.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LAS VEGAS — Every year, the CES gadget show brings more devices promising to make life a little bit easier for harried parents. Sure, the kids might love ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the broad intersection of data and society. As the holiday season enters full swing, one of the hottest toy trends ...