BALTIMORE — These are not your parent's toys. Nowadays, dolls talk and teddy bears start conversations. Smart toys have soared in popularity. They come with microphones, cameras and can store ...

Children talk to their toys as if they’re really listening, sometimes confiding in dolls and stuffed animals. Now toys are actually listening. And remembering. Parents can now buy “smart toys,” ...

Some of the coolest gifts on the shelves this year have security flaws that leave them vulnerable to hacking and could put children at risk. "That person would need hardly any technical know-how to ...

MILWAUKEE - Christmas might be over, but your kids are just getting started enjoying their gifts. With "smart toys" getting more and more popular, parents should be aware of the privacy settings on ...

Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund. In its "Trouble in ...

With the holiday shopping season now well underway, there's a warning for parents who may be thinking about buying smart toys for their kids. Experts say many have the ability to spy on children, or ...

Parents want to buy the latest and greatest toys for their kids, but they also want to keep them safe. Cybersecurity and fun have crossed paths in a strange intersection of the modern world in the ...

Your smartphone already handles banking, navigation, and video calls, so it was only a matter of time before it became the remote control for a new generation of toys and gadgets. From programmable ...

Today, kids have the chance to interact with their stuffed animals, robots, or dolls in ways their parents were only able to dream of. These toys, usually referred to as “smart” or “connected,” have ...

The cool, connected toy you may have gotten your child for Christmas could be collecting their data. Experts warn that makers of smart toys could be selling that data to advertisers without you even ...