They're cute, they're creepy, and sometimes they're even counterfeit -- but the latest craze is all about the Labubu.

Looking for a pet without the real-life responsibilities? Well then the Tamagotchi electronic pet from Bandai was for you.

Foxlin, who brought a pair of the plush, stuffed animals to my office, demonstrated how she could hug one Pari, which has a built-in pressure sensor, while the other gently vibrated to ...