The desktop toy is back, with a high-tech twist. From cat-shaped chargers to mini robots and delightful design objects, find ...

This Mario Day, join me in respecting the plumber by debating which titles in his rich catalog are best—am I wrong?

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They’re emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to ...