Faster Bluetooth pairing and a better app come to Sphero's educational platform. From painting to swimming to maze-running, we put it through its paces. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009.

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Anki is releasing a major free update for Cozmo, the funny robot that has ...

Cozmo, the miniature toy that looks kind of like a makeshift forklift, was one of last year’s coolest toys. The AI-powered companion learns names and faces, plays games, and even develops a ...

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A brilliant toy and an even better educational tool. Virtual pets have been a fascination for decades, taking various forms throughout the idea’s infancy. From video games to robots and everything ...

Whether you’re a tech geek who wants to pass your interests on to your offspring, or a tech-challenged individual desperate to end the technical illiteracy cycle with you, toys are a great way to ...

Is coding a craze now? From the looks of what holiday toy shoppers have to choose from, learning to code has been considered a priority, even with preschoolers! That said, early adopters and even ...