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.
A Colorado funeral home owner where 115 decaying bodies were found tried to conceal the improper storage of corpses and claimed he was doing taxidermy, according to a suspension letter sent to him by state regulators.
Air travel costs are up but there are ways to make the airport experience better and cheaper. Travel journalist Francesca Page joined Cheddar News to provide how to bring those costs down while traveling, especially ahead of the holiday season.
Senior dogs only have a 25% adoption rate, according to the ASPCA. Josey Miller of Best Friends Animal Society and seven-year-old Christine the Chihuahua joined Cheddar News to discuss the benefits of adopting older pets and to dismiss some myths about taking them home.