Topic: Furbies

UK border officials seized $4 million worth of counterfeit "Le Boo Boo" dolls, which were found to contain banned chemicals and choking hazards. Research by the Intellectual Property Office found that 75% of fake toys failed safety tests, yet cost remains the primary driver for consumers. The dolls are compared to past fads like Garbage Pail Kids and Furbies that were quickly cloned by overseas manufacturers.

Residents in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood are complaining about Waymo autonomous vehicles honking at each other in parking lots at 4:00 AM. Waymo acknowledged the issue and is implementing a fix. The cars are compared to "Furbies" communicating with each other in the middle of the night.