Stuffed animals that talk back. Chessboards with pieces that move on their own. And a chatty holographic fairy in a crystal ...

Parents shopping for smart toys this holiday season are not just buying plush animals and plastic robots. They are inviting networked microphones, cameras, and chatty algorithms into their children’s ...

Last week, a toy catalog appeared in our mailbox. I excitedly ran inside to show my kids, suggesting they go through and circle items that struck their fancy. I remember doing this myself, with great ...