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Moxie Shutdown Refund Deadline Hits April 2026 Owners Hard
What actually triggered the moxie robot shutdown refund window Embodied Inc., the Pasadena-based company behind the Moxie social robot, told families on.
AI Companion Robots for Kids in 2026: What Years of Moxie, Cozmo, and Vector Use Have Taught Us
The pitch for AI companion robots aimed at children has been the same for almost a decade: a small physical character that talks to your kid, plays games.
Sphero BOLT vs LEGO SPIKE: Which STEM Coding Robot Is Best?
I’ve unboxed, provisioned, and debugged hundreds of educational robots over the last decade. When you are tasked with setting up a robotics curriculum, a.
BubblePal Hands-On: The Line Between Cute and Creepy Just Vanished
I didn’t want to like this thing. Honestly, I really didn’t. When the press release for BubblePal dropped earlier this week, my group chat immediately lit.
Stop Buying $1,000 Lab Mixers. Use Lego.
I was staring at a quote for a gradient mixer last Tuesday. The price tag? $1,250. For a machine that essentially just tilts a tube back and forth at a.
I Teardown the New BubblePal AI Toy So You Don’t Have To
I honestly didn’t think we’d get here this fast. I mean, we all joked about it after watching M3GAN a few years back, right?
Your Kid’s AI Teddy Bear Just Failed the “Don’t Be Creepy” Test
It’s February 2026, and we still haven’t figured out how to make a talking robot that doesn’t accidentally traumatize a five-year-old.
Why I Let a 12-Inch Robot Fly My Flight Simulator (And Why It Scared Me)
The “Toy” That Punched My Monitor I spent last Tuesday night arguing with a piece of plastic the size of a toddler’s doll. It wasn’t a Furby.
Building With Trash: Why I Actually Like The Scented Plastic Trend
I caught myself sniffing a runner the other day. Just holding the plastic frame up to my nose and inhaling like I was at a wine tasting.
Santa’s AI Beta Test Just Changed the Toy Industry
I spent way too much time on the NORAD Santa Tracker last month. Usually, this is a ritual I endure for the sake of my nieces and nephews—refreshing a.