In 2026, children’s entertainment has moved away from unpredictable viral trends toward structured, character-led “comfort content” supported by 3D animation, parental controls, and cross-platform ...

Stacker takes a look at 30 toys that defined the 1980s, using historical and retail websites. From talking stuffed animals to ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The toys are back — and this time, they’re smarter. Ahead of ...

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I'm a mom with 15+ years of experience covering health and science. The North American International Toy Fair—or just Toy Fair to those in the business—is the largest U.S. trade show for the toy ...

One of the characters featured most prominently in the Toy Story 5 trailer is Lilypad, who will serve as the movie’s antagonist. Voiced by Greta Lee, Lilypad is a tablet that captures the attention of ...

A newer, flashier toy posing a threat to the established order has been a running theme of the “Toy Story” franchise from the very beginning. But the peril has never been greater for the former ...

A company that makes toys powered by artificial intelligence exposed snippets of thousands of conversations its toys had with children, according to Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Richard ...

Sunday night’s Super Bowl clash between the Patriots and Seahawks resulted in a dominant Seattle championship. The Seahawks showed New England no mercy throughout the big game and head back home as ...

AI chat toy company Bondu left its web console almost entirely unprotected. Researchers who accessed it found nearly all the conversations children had with the company’s stuffed animals. So Thacker ...