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Stuffed animals that talk back. Chessboards with pieces that move on their own. And a chatty holographic fairy in a crystal ball. Your next toy purchase might be powered by artificial intelligence and ...

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A cuddly animatronic puppet, Stitch, won the 2025 Toy of the Year Award. The realistic blue alien toy can perform more than 100 actions and retails for $66.99 on Amazon. That might sound pricey for a ...

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Daniel Chiaberta zips through the crowds at the FAO Schwarz toy store in Midtown Manhattan, pointing out giant giraffe plush toys, luxury teddy bears and scented slime. It’s shortly before Christmas, ...

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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.