In Yiwu, China's hub for small commodities, many popular toys are taking on a high-tech edge. K-Bao, with its oversized eyes and childlike design, is an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled plush toy ...

A robotic dog that can run, climb, and carry your gear across rugged terrain sounds like science fiction. But Chinese robotics company Unitree believes it has built exactly that with the As2 companion ...

Labubu dominated 2025 through Pop Mart drops that sparked massive hype. Collectors snapped up blind boxes, driving resale values sky-high. Yet Mirumi bag charm 2026 emerges from Yukai Engineering ...

Toys powered by AI show a worrying lack of emotional understanding. But we need to understand the risks and benefits of the technology so the industry can be regulated, not outright banned ...

Workplace technology exploded during the 1980s, with old favorites giving way to new and innovative equipment. Here are the ...

Toy Fair 2026 was packed with surprises, from tiny arcade cabinets to weirdly smart gadgets. Here are the standouts worth watching this year.

Whether we like it or not, AI is responsible for much of what makes modern robot vacuums so autonomous.

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Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

Content centered around China's everyday life has been widely viewed and discussed, bringing the Chinese experience into the international public sphere in a highly accessible way. However, this ...

Chatty AI toys may confuse toddlers about friendship and emotions because they struggle with responding appropriately to children’s feelings.

Tired of sweeping and mopping every day? Robot vacuum cleaners are changing home cleaning by handling daily dust, pet hair, ...