"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." STEM toys can be a great way to help kids gain a deeper understanding of science and mathematics. But ...

As tech advances, so do toys. Now, Legos and other low-tech toys have combined with high-tech robots that help turn learning about engineering, coding, and math into fun. In addition to STEM literacy, ...

Budding geniuses deserve gifts that match their geeky interests. Whether it's robotics or chemistry or the mechanics of ...

TODAY’S KIDS will think it weird that robots were ever considered some space-age novelty. Children are already surrounded by voices (see Siri, Alexa) that respond to their every whim, and pet-like ...

In recent years, Sphero is probably best known for its rolling BB-8 toy based on the chipper droid from the Star Wars sequels, as well as a tiny robotic R2-D2 that’s surprisingly animated and lifelike ...

Discovery announced today a new global collaboration with McDonald’s under their brand extension Discovery #MINDBLOWN on an all-new Happy Meal program. The collaboration will debut Discovery ...

Welcome to TechCrunch’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide! Need help with gift ideas? We’re here to help! We’ll be rolling out gift guides from now through the end of December. You can find our other guides ...

Welcome to TechCrunch’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide! Need more gift ideas? Check out our Gift Guide Hub. The holiday season is here again, touting all sorts of kids’ toys that pledge to pack ‘STEM smarts’ ...

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Huddled around a deconstructed child’s toy, the group of teenagers high-fived when it whirred into action, its tiny parts spinning and making noise. Their work — a complicated process of wiring, ...