The German distributor of talking doll My Friend Cayla insists it is safe to use but takes hacking claims "very seriously". The distributor of a talking doll which has been banned in Germany due to ...

At first glance, My Friend Cayla seems harmless. The 18" tall talking doll, who comes with a hairbrush and mirror, answers questions, tells stories, and generally responds to almost anything she's ...

BERLIN (Reuters) - A talking doll named Cayla has been banned by German authorities because the software inside her could be hacked, posing a security risk and allowing personal data to be revealed.

Cayla is a blond, bright-eyed doll that chatters about horses and hobbies. She plays games and accurately answers questions about the world at large. She could also be eavesdropping on your child.

An official watchdog in Germany says a popular talking doll poses a real threat to the public — claiming the smart technology in the My Friend Cayla figure can gather personal data. The warning — ...

While liberals can follow conservatives and conservatives can follow liberals, Cayla follows everyone. Cayla is a doll made in America, and authorities in Germany claim that My Friend Cayla, as she's ...