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Startup Embodied Will Brick $800 Moxie Emotional Support Robot for Kids—Without Refunds
Embodied says it will try to refund recent purchases of its Moxie robot but makes no promises.Wired - 43m -
Shopkeeper tracks down mum who stole Jellycat toys to sell on Vinted
Retailers estimate three in five shoplifted items end up being sold online.BBC News - 4h -
What the Sudden End of Moxie Robot Toys Says About Our Tech Dependence
The $800 AI-powered robots will go dead in a week, as the company behind the device is in deep financial trouble. There will be no refunds.Inc. - 17h -
33 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2024): Make Learning Fun
We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild.Wired - 2d -
José de la Torre, Actor From Netflix Series ‘Toy Boy,’ Dies at 37
José de la Torre, who played Iván in the Spanish-language Netflix drama “Toy Boy,” has died. He was 37. Spanish publication Montilla Digital was the first to report that the actor died on Dec. 5 ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Mickey Mouse heads to the House for toy drive
WE HEAR: The Mouse is coming to the House. Mickey Mouse is getting in the holiday and giving spirit as he heads to Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The famed begloved rodent will be joining a toy drive ...The Hill - 1d -
Lam Research launches collaborative robots to optimize critical maintenance in chip factories
Lam Research introduced Dextro, the chip industry’s first collaborative robot designed to optimize maintenance in chip factories.VentureBeat - 1d -
Can robots replace humans in monetary policy?
No, but machines are making some serious progressFinancial Times - 1d -
Unpredictability of Late Late Toy Show is why it's special, says Patrick Kielty
It will be Patrick Kielty's second time hosting the annual TV Christmas spectacular on RTÉ this Friday.BBC News - 5d -
WATCH: Robot vacuum cleaner escapes from California home after earthquake
Residents had a good laugh after Thursday's earthquake struck the region when a robotic vacuum cleaner got disconnected from its base and was roaming the streets.ABC News - 5d -
Meet Lamb Chop, America’s Hottest Dog Toy
Beloved by generations of children as a famous TV puppet, the plush lamb has now earned elite status among an unlikely fan base: dogs.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence
Researchers hacked several robots infused with large language models, getting them to behave dangerously—and pointing to a bigger problem ahead.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Ms. Rachel, YouTube Star, Is Creating a Holiday Toy Frenzy
Rachel Accurso might be this era’s Mister Rogers, if he had been on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Toy companies and publishers all want a piece of the action.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
The ChatGPT secret: is that text message from your friend, your lover – or a robot?
People are turning to chatbots to solve all their life problems, and they like its answers. But are they on a very slippery slope?. When Tim first tried ChatGPT, he wasn’t very impressed. He had a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
6 Best Cyber Monday Deals for Sex Toys (2024) | WIRED
Shop the hottest sex tech deals this Cyber Monday—innovative toys at tempting prices that'll make you tingle with excitement.Wired - Dec. 3