It was inevitable, really: after a sudden rush of smart toys, the annoying furry gizmo that arguably started it all is back with a cloud-enabled version. Furby Connect takes Hasbro's original bleating ...

If you grew up in the late 1990s and early 2000s, you’re likely familiar with Furbies. These electronic friends first launched in 1998, and their popularity immediately exploded. In its first three ...

At its heart, COPPA aimed to protect children by putting strong requirements of parental notification of data collected about children under the age of 13 and by limiting the amount that information ...

A deep fryer and a Furby meet in a melding of fake fur, plastic and electronics that will both horrify and fascinate you. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist ...

Just when you thought Furby couldn't get any cuter and smarter, it has. Roughly four years after Furby underwent a modern reinvention to re-emerge with LED eyes and app-connectivity -- and a cuddly ...

Loveable or creepy? Depends on who you ask. Furby, the ’90s toy phenomenon that divided kids and parents into opposing camps when it first hit stores and quickly became a craze, is making yet another ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Rejoice, '90s kids! Today in nostalgic gifts from the toy-making gods, we bring you the Furby Connect, a reboot of that iconic fuzzy alien toy from our childhood. This adorable little guy (or girl) is ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. There’s a new Furby, and nothing is safe or sacred. It has hell eyes, made of cursed LCDs. It speaks ...