The new technology comes at a price. — -- While the upcoming talking Barbie made waves after some parents called it creepy, its biggest barrier may be the shift in doll play and price. At $75, ...

How Mattel's "Hello Barbie" will talk and listen to kids. — -- This Barbie really wants to get to know you. Mattel unveiled "Hello Barbie" today, an Internet-connected version of the popular doll ...

Not the Children: Life in plastic may be fantastic, but a touch of AI and chatbots can make even a child's toy better in today's market. Mattel seems convinced it can bring language models to a wider ...

Mattel has partnered with US-based start-up ToyTalk to develop an internet-ready Barbie doll that interacts with its owner. The project will bring the iconic toy into the 21st century by enabling it ...

(NEW YORK) — While the upcoming talking Barbie made waves after some parents called it creepy, its biggest barrier may be the shift in doll play and price. At $75, Mattel will have to prove to parents ...