The National Trust has been accused of turning a beach into an “eyesore” after its decision to remove old sea defences ...

Singer Noddy Holder avoids going to restaurants on Christmas Day because of how often his famous festive song is played, his wife has said. Suzan Holder said she and the Walsall-born rocker would find ...

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.

Slade guitarist Dave Hill is releasing his first ever solo album next year - which he has recorded with the son of his former bandmate Noddy Holder. The 79-year-old glam rock legend is putting the ...

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.” ...

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 ...

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 ...

As we approach the holidays, many of us remember the joy Toys"R"Us brought to kids and massive lines of parents anxious to shop on Black Friday. We'll soon be able to see those scenes play out once ...