Internet-connected toys are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, they can offer access to a wealth of knowledge available online, but you need to trust such devices are secure before giving them to ...

On 17 February 2017, Germany banned both the sale and ownership of an interactive doll made by the U.S. company Genesis Toys called My Friend Cayla, alleging that it contains a "concealed surveillance ...

Sitting on a shelf in a store, Cayla looks like a typical doll. Her hair is blond. Her eyes are blue. Her mouth is smiling. Once purchased, Cayla is supposed to be your child’s friend, a trusty doll ...

It's the stuff of horror movies: a seemingly innocent doll comes to life and speaks of her own accord. Well, if you've got a My Friend Cayla in the house, this nightmare could become a reality - with ...

When parents give their kids a holiday gift, they probably aren’t considering whether the toy might be listening in on their conversations. But Genesis Toys’ My Friend Cayla doll and the i-Que ...

High tech toys, and even a few low-tech ones, are raising new concerns about safety for kids. Hot seller 'My Friend Cayla' has been banned in Germany, and one group says it could be used as a digital ...

Cayla Brooke, the award-winning singer-songwriter, found her voice after a decade-long silence. Her music and story people of all ages to rediscover their strength. Best known for "Plush Red Chair," ...