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.” ...

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.

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 ...

It's been 30 years since the original Toy Story was released, putting Pixar on the map as an animation studio and introducing the worlds to characters like Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim ...

In long-running film series, it’s a classic trope to alter a character’s costume to visually represent how they’ve changed in between installments. With that in mind, it isn’t surprising to see Pixar ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - An annual holiday tradition in our hometowns is being impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. Each year, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve collects and distributes toys for ...

The beloved and former toy industry leader, Toys “R” Us, is revamping its brand ahead of the holiday season with new stores across the country, including two in California. The company announced a ...