Artificial intelligence The AI Hype Index: AI-powered toys are coming MIT Technology Review’s highly subjective take on the latest buzz about AI, including its role in layoffs and storm prediction.

On paper, things are looking up for Rick Woldenberg and his Illinois-based educational-toy business. Tariffs on Chinese imports are down from stratospheric levels. Federal courts have ruled the ...

They’re not even new for Mattel. A decade ago, the toy giant released Hello Barbie, an internet-connected doll that listened to kids and used AI to respond (think Siri, not ChatGPT).

But what happens when your eagerly awaited Labubu arrives and you’re unsure if it’s the real deal? There are ways to spot a fake, experts and collectors say. How to spot fake Labubu products ...

Mattel and OpenAI Forge Strategic Alliance to Redefine the Future of Toys: Integrating advanced AI into Mattel's beloved brands.

There are eight 'Elio' toys people can collect from McDonald's Happy Meals.

Moe's Italian Sandwiches opened a new location in York, Maine, called Rosalie and Phil's, named after the founders. York's ordinance prohibiting chain restaurants prevented Moe's from using its ...

Barbie maker Mattel is partnering with OpenAI to develop generative AI-powered toys and games, as the new technology disrupts a wide range of industries, Mattel announced Thursday.

A rise in thefts means people are now forced to consider insuring their precious little toys. Trust me, I also wish this were fake news!

Unveiling their latest seizure in front of news cameras last month, two Chinese customs agents revealed not drugs or weapons – but suitcases full of plush toys.

McDonald's Happy Meals now include Squishmallow plush toys for a limited time while supplies last.