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.

When parents give their kids a holiday gift, they probably aren’t considering whether the toy might be listening in on their conversations. But Genesis Toys’ My Friend Cayla doll and the i-Que ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you are a performer that uses and maybe even loves microphones, there is no question that you have at one time or more held a Shure microphone in your hand. Established in 1925 and celebrating ...

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 ...