There's been some talk recently of the Big Trak re-release, but if you're looking for a truly modern reinterpretation of the programable robot then Wild Planet's new Spy Video TRAKR may better fit the ...

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Some of this holiday season's smart toys that can listen and talk to children are vulnerable to hackers who can take over such devices' electronics, researchers are warning ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As you wrap the presents on your holiday gift list, consider warnings from a new study. So-called “smart toys” could pose danger to your child. The Public Interest Research Group ...

Just a few weeks after Germany banned children’s smartwatches for fear that they could be eavesdropping on family conversations, yet another toy has parents concerned for the safety of their little ...

A robot hummingbird is the military's latest flying spy machine, with a camera affixed to a featherweight 6.5-inch body that flies by flapping its wings. The "Nano Hummingbird" can fly just 11 miles ...

People are increasingly using household robots for chores, communication, entertainment and companionship. But safety and privacy risks of information-gathering objects that move around our homes are ...