There aren't many pets that can literally talk back to you—well, at least not in a language you'd understand. However, parrots are a clear exception. These intelligent talking birds are among some of ...

Parents shopping for smart toys this holiday season are not just buying plush animals and plastic robots. They are inviting networked microphones, cameras, and chatty algorithms into their children’s ...

My husband and I have a 7-year-old, “Alyssa,” and a 5-year-old, “Chase.” A few weeks ago, my mother-in-law had a stroke while my husband was away on a business trip, so I left my kids with my brother, ...