Some parents say that bringing back landlines is benefiting their kids. This retro technology is delaying social media use and improving communication skills.

Throughout this series, we've explored how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping childhood, examined how it might undermine creativity and critical thinking in schools, and looked at the essential ...

Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker face off in one of Lego's new Smart Play sets (Nathan Ingraham for Engadget) Lego’s Smart Play system announced at CES 2026 earlier this week is a new embrace of digital ...