Smart toys have become popular as technological solutions offer a better experience for
children. However, the technology employed greatly increases the risks to children's privacy …

Purpose This review scopes evidence on the use of social robots for older adults with
depressive symptoms, in the scenario of smart cities, analyzing the age-related depression …

The modern millennial-and Gen Z-targeted Barbiecore feminist movement has emerged in
tandem with Barbie®'s reinvention to inspire inclusion and active play. Stimulated by these …

Digital technology affordance has been recognized as a social and learning tool, and the
requirements for digitalizing the kindergarten curriculum have been present for decades …

Smart toys pose potential privacy risks, which may lead to aversion of parents who may
choose not to buy them for their children. Magazine and newspaper articles have recently …

The addition of digital toys to the child's toy box has resulted in the development of the new
'digital play', which differs from analogue play. Research shows that digital toys are available …

Smart toys raises new concerns for parents and researchers. Children are more likely to
share sensitive data and are unaware or rarely care about online risks. Parents play a …

Advances within the toy industry and interconnectedness have resulted in the rapid and
pervasive development of smart connected toys (SCTs), built with the capacity to collect …

The Internet of Things is reshaping many households' digital landscape and influencing
children's play and learning, especially in the form of toys that are named the Internet of Toys …

This article offers a first insight into the digital environment of Slovenian toddlers. We report
on the use of digital technology and toys allowed by parents in their children's home …