Born into an always-online world, Gen Z has mastered turning visibility into hard cash. From pop megastars and viral creators ...

If you have a zoomer child or a loved one ages 13 to 28 in your life, as I do, you might find yourself wondering: What do I get for the digital native for Christmas? The generation spans a range of ...

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.” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...