Shopping for holiday gifts? From little ones to seniors, there’s an electronic toy for every age.
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A real doll
Talking dolls have been around for years, but Luvabella is as close to real as it gets. She giggles, learns new words and animal sounds, and even has a heartbeat. Feed her, comfort her and get her to talk to you. No strings to pull; she’s totally interactive. $100. (800) 591-3869; target.com.
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The droid you’re looking for
Admit it—you’ve wanted your own droid since you first saw Star Wars. Your dream can come true with the Sphero Star Wars BB-8 App-Enabled Droid. Its built-in camera creates virtual holographic videos, and you can command it through an app on your smartphone. $150. (888) 237-8289; bestbuy.com.
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Drone striker
What’s better than Nerf all-terrain battle? How about a live recording of a Nerf all-terrain battle? You’ll get that—and more—with the Nerf N-Strike Elite TerraScout. Blast your target with remote control, view it all on live video feed, and relive the recorded battle over and over again. $205. (888) 280-4331; amazon.com.
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At your fingertips
It blows kisses, talks in baby babble and grabs your fingers, just like a baby—but much tinier. Kids can hold a Fingerlings Interactive Baby Monkey in their palms, and the colorful mini primate responds with sound, blinks and movement. $21 and up. (800) 925-6278; walmart.com.
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Snuggly shark
They have the rest of their lives to tackle email. While they’re young, make communication fun with Gory, the Talkie by Toymail. Safely send voice messages from your smartphone to kids as young as 3; they access them by pressing a simple button. Choose from five cozy characters, including a shark, a pig and a unicorn. $45. (888) 280-4331; amazon.com.
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Game for nostalgia?
Is someone on your gift list longing for the days of shoulder pads and leg warmers? Take them back to the future with the Atari Flashback 8 Gold game system. Fan favorites are ready to play—Space Invaders, Frogger, Millipede and more. Crank up the Duran Duran, and party like it’s 1985. $70. (800) 591-3869; target.com.
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A pad to be had
Tablets take portable computing to new levels. Apple ups the ante with the lightweight iPad Pro, with 10.5-inch display. This tablet is as powerful as most laptops but weighs just over 1 pound. Add-on options include an Apple Pencil for high-tech notes and a Smart Keyboard that travels easily and offers access to keypad shortcuts. $649 and up. (800) 692-7753; apple.com.
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Stylish stepping
It’s hard to find a smartwatch without that clunky stopwatch look. Enter the slim and snazzy FitBit Alta. The Alta tracks your movement during the day and your sleep quality at night. Make it fit your style by customizing bracelets in metal, leather and a rainbow of chic colors. $130. (877) 623-4997; fitbit.com.
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Just show me
Some of us are visual learners; we have to see it to grasp it. That’s the ideal audience for the Echo Show, a step up from Amazon’s voice-commanded Alexa. It adds a screen to show you the news, song lyrics, weather, recipes, your calendar and anything else you ask your virtual assistant to retrieve. $230. (888) 280-4331; amazon.com.