The Toy Insider's Jackie Breyer joins Cheddar to reveal the most tech-forward toys from the American International Toy Fair. She highlights the many ways AR, VR, A.I., and drones are being used to craft the next big toy fad.
Breyer shows off a new model from K'NEX that lets kids ride their creations in a VR experience. We also learn about SeeMeez, the new virtual friends that introduce children to the fun of holograms. Plus, find out how Marvel is capitalizing on the AR trend with a new Iron Man immersive toy.
Breyer says the "gross" trend dominated the Toy Fair. She reveals the different "disgusting" toys that are sure to have kids updating their holiday wish-lists next year. We also find out how smartphone integrations are affecting the price tags on this year's coolest toys.
Scores of Boston University students turned their backs on the head of one of Hollywood's biggest studios, and some shouted “pay your writers,” as he gave the school's commencement address Sunday in a stadium where protesters supporting the Hollywood writers' strike picketed outside.
An Associated Press analysis of more than 130 bills in 40 state legislatures found of the proposals, as introduced or passed, are identical or very similar to some model legislation, the AP found.
The first book in the Harry Potter series hit shelves in 1997. Since then, it’s become a multibillion dollar franchise with multiple books and movies, a theme park, and now an interactive exhibit in New York City. Cheddar’s own Ashley Mastronardi visited earlier this week before it was open to the public.
