We've nearly made it through a wet and windy Wednesday, which will be good practice for more of the same tomorrow. by Herb Weisbaum, contributing editor, Checkbook.org SEATTLE — Smart toys are cool.

If your laptop's webcam staring back at you gives you the willies, Google's newly patented connected kids toys will bring a whole new level of creepiness. The patent details "an anthropomorphic device ...

You probably know how much fun karaoke can be. Introduce your kids, whether they’re babies or 10 years old, to the freeing concept with toy microphones. They can sing their little hearts out or simply ...

SAN DIEGO — Children's toys have become significantly more high-tech in recent years — but they might not be safe. Jenn Engstrom, the State Director for the CALPRIG Education Fund, a consumer advocacy ...

The FBI has warned parents that internet-connected toys could pose privacy and "contact concerns" for children. The FBI on Monday released a public service announcement (PSA) warning that smart toy ...

For last-minute shoppers, tech toys hold a special appeal. They’re crowdpleasers, and generally available with two-day shipping—or faster—from any number of ...