UK joins global push to rein in children's screen use with national guidanceBritain's advice on the use of tablets, televisions, laptops and smartphones, published on Thursday, marks the government's most explicit i...
28 Mar, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
When Alpha Beats Gamma: Kids of the algorithm age reshape Content & CultureGen Alpha—children born between 2010 and 2025—are growing up in a fully digital world shaped by gaming, algorithms and meme culture, making...
18 Mar, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
India AI Impact Summit: How startups showcased solutions built across healthcare, education, enterprise and moreThese products — some of which are already live and others in the build phase — were showcased at the India AI Impact Summit, which wrapped...
27 Feb, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
AI toys look for bright side after troubled startToy makers at the Consumer Electronics Show were adamant about being careful to ensure that their fun creations infused with generative art...
11 Jan, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
California lawmaker proposes bill to restrict toys with AI chatbots for minorsA California lawmaker has proposed a four-year ban on AI-powered toys for children, citing risks from unsafe chatbot interactions. The move...
07 Jan, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Singapore AI teddy back on sale after recall over sex chat scareA plushy, AI-found. In trialling the AI-enabled toys, the PIRG researchers said at one point they introduced the topic of "kink" in their c...
27 Nov, 2025, 05.44 PM IST
They're stuffed animals. They're also AI chatbots.Curio creates AI-powered stuffed toys like Grem that converse with children, promoting screen-free play. Marketed as helpful sidekicks, the...
16 Aug, 2025, 04.21 PM IST
Click. Type. Launch. Figma’s AI App Builder Goes PublicIn a bold step, Figma is once again making waves—this time by opening up its feature-rich AI-powered app building tool to the public. Earli...
25 Jul, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
Barbie-maker Mattel teams up with OpenAI, eyes first AI-powered product this yearThe move also signals Mattel’s broader ambitions in the AI and tech-enabled toy market, as it competes with other major players pivoting to...
12 Jun, 2025, 10.01 PM IST
After Ghibli art trend, Barbie Box challenge breaks the internet: How to create your AI doll avatar?The Barbie Box Challenge is a viral AI trend where users turn their photos into digital Barbie-style dolls using tools like ChatGPT and DAL...
13 Apr, 2025, 07.54 PM IST
From clothes to electronics; here's all the items that are going to cost more after Donald Trump's proposed tariffsPresident-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are set to disrupt everyday shopping for U.S. consumers. With potential increases of up to ...
20 Nov, 2024, 08.47 PM IST
Apple is obtaining it's share of the AI pie - here's howThe tech giant’s annual developer conference is likely to focus on artificial intelligence.
31 Mar, 2024, 10.28 PM IST
AI and climate change threaten nearly half the world’s businessesBusiness leaders are becoming less concerned about macroeconomic challenges, the survey also found, with more than a third of CEOs expectin...
16 Jan, 2024, 09.40 AM IST
AI ChatGPT-powered smart toys may soon be unveiled; Here’s everything parents need to know ahead of holiday seasonOwing to their innovative features, AI-driven smart toys are set to become the most sought-after items of the holiday season. Several notew...
08 Jul, 2023, 07.56 PM IST
Robotics startup Miko acquires 70% stake in Square Off, eyes $100 million revenue by next yearSneh Vaswani, Miko’s cofounder and chief executive officer (CEO), said the acquisition is a natural fit for two companies that share a pass...
05 Oct, 2022, 01.53 PM IST
Online marketplace for toys Snooplay raises Rs 4 crore in fundingAmogh Kumar Gupta, the director of Pravek Kalp Pvt Ltd, made the investment in Snooplay, a Delhi-based tech startup, founded in 2019 by 31-...
07 Jul, 2022, 10.20 PM IST
Are these really app-solutely crucial?An app that tells meat’s freshness seems less useful than one that decodes a cat’s meows.
17 Nov, 2020, 08.02 AM IST