At its heart, COPPA aimed to protect children by putting strong requirements of parental notification of data collected about children under the age of 13 and by limiting the amount that information ...

Furby is back, people — and it's better than ever. The memorable childhood toy is going to turn 18 this year (holy cow), and its latest edition has revealed a huge makeover: Furby is now more ...

Last Monday, I woke up to a series of strange, muffled noises next to me. “May-tah kuh!” My hand was caressing something furry. “Do you want to hear a song about a cheerleader?” I blinked a few times ...

Rejoice, '90s kids! Today in nostalgic gifts from the toy-making gods, we bring you the Furby Connect, a reboot of that iconic fuzzy alien toy from our childhood. This adorable little guy (or girl) is ...

Ready to feel extremely old? Okay, here goes: Furbies hit shelves for the first time 18 years ago. That’s right — everybody’s favorite terror-inducing electronic gremlin has been around since 1998.

You remember Furby, don't you? The big-eared, fluffy, babbling monster with dead eyes squish toy that defined your childhood? That Furby is back and better than ever, Mashable reports. Hasbro's Furby ...

In 1998, Tiger Electronics released what would become the first truly successful robot toy. Furby was an instant hit, selling more than a million units during its holiday launch, and going on to sell ...

It was inevitable, really: after a sudden rush of smart toys, the annoying furry gizmo that arguably started it all is back with a cloud-enabled version. Furby Connect takes Hasbro's original bleating ...

A deep fryer and a Furby meet in a melding of fake fur, plastic and electronics that will both horrify and fascinate you. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist ...

Long before things “went viral” there was always a few “must have” toys each year that were in high demand. Cabbage Patch Kids, Transformers, or Teddy Ruxpin would cause virtual hysteria in parents ...