They might look cute and inviting, but a researcher is warning consumers to look carefully at the smart toys they're buying for children. Nicole Girvan is a researcher at Auckland University of Technology who's looked at the security risks that can come with toys that can connect in various ways to the internet. While her research found parents had expectations their privacy was being protected, that's not always the reality. She joins Lynn to talk about what parents should keep in mind if their children are using such toys.
3 Jul 2020