A lot of marketing hype has resulted in misconceptions that any toy is ‘smart’ if it contains a computer chip, has some preprogrammed functions or multimedia capabilities. Another area of confusion ...

One of the biggest shifts in the toy industry has been the rise of smart toys. These high-tech playthings incorporate artificial intelligence (AI), voice recognition, and connectivity to create ...

We tested 18 options with a total of 23 kids to find the best. by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Many 2-year-olds are learning to manipulate objects in more-precise ways, so look for toys ...