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Toys in the News: 12-10-2015

By: TDmonthly Staff
Nov 30, 2015

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Amazon wants to use its new drones to deliver your packages—as long as you have a big lawn. November 30, 2015 — Sometimes you need a new pair of shoes right now, and Amazon wants to make sure you can get them...

Toy firm VTech hack exposes private data of parents and children. November 30, 2015 — Company admits breach and suspends trading on Hong Kong stock exchange, while security experts criticise...

Here’s why privacy experts are concerned about Mattel’s new Hello Barbie. November 30, 2015 — As an adult, most of us are painfully aware of just how often we’re tracked by marketers...

Retail stocks are not big performers on Cyber Monday. November 30, 2015 — While the numbers are still coming in for early Christmas sales, a couple observations can already be made...

Retailers are losing $1.75 trillion over this. November 30, 2015 — Shipping costs aren't the only thing weighing retailers' digital profits this holiday season...

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