Pixar’s original "Cars" movie worked because you believed cars had feelings. That magic, though, doesn’t always translate to toys in the real world. That is, until now. Sphero’s Ultimate Lighting ...

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Mechanical birds, bears and princesses have chirped, growled and sung in Orlando’s theme parks for more than 50 years. The animatronic trend shows no signs of fading, as new figures arrive in new ...

The pouncing mountain lion taking shape in a Southern California animatronics factory will soon be roaring on the banks of the Calico River Rapids ride as part of an attraction renovation designed to ...