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Every year, Toy Fair transforms New York into a showcase for the upcoming generation of toys. This expo is one of the grandest platforms in the U.S. where designers and manufacturers display their upcoming product lines, where distributors assist in getting these products to retailers, and where investors connect with potential partners. Plus, it’s an event for the press to report on everything happening. From February 14-15, I had the privilege of being one of those fortunate reporters.
I understand your thoughts, and indeed, many toys are aimed at young children. However, occasionally, the fascination with a specific product or brand spreads beyond the original target audience — the adult fandom surrounding “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” illustrates this well. Moreover, numerous high-quality toys today are designed for adult collectors, and as technology advances, toy manufacturers can incorporate more of these improvements into their offerings, leading to new functionalities and play experiences.
Although I was present for only two days (the event spans four), I encountered many of these products in person and even got to test a few. Some items are reserved for future announcements, but I can present this unordered list of my favorite toys and related items from the convention. You may want to take note of the products in this article.
Spin Master’s Murder Phone
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### Are new Mac external displays on the way?
The references were discovered this week by Macworld within kernel extensions (kexts) in the public release of macOS 26.3 issued last week. These files mention three unreleased identifiers for Apple products: J700, J427, and J527.
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However, what might be even more intriguing are the identifiers J427 and J527. The distinctions between these two models remain uncertain, but Macworld speculates they could either represent a larger screen size variant or a more budget-friendly version with fewer features.
Nonetheless, this isn’t the first instance revealing these two model identifiers. Bloomberg referred to these model numbers back in March. Here are the two scenarios Mark Gurman presented at that time:
> Apple is creating both and will select one for launch, or it’s a second model with an alternative screen size or specification set. After all, the Pro Display XDR is becoming a bit outdated too, so replacing that model could be logical.
Currently, Apple offers two external displays, including the Studio Display (starting at $1599) and the Pro Display XDR (starting at $4999). The Studio Display debuted in 2022 alongside the Mac Studio, while the Pro Display XDR was introduced in 2019 with the Mac Pro.
The inclusion of both external displays in macOS 26.3 suggests they are separate products still under development. Whether Apple intends to unveil both remains uncertain. We should receive more information shortly, with Apple expected to announce several new products during the week of March 2.
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In the case of a crash or battery failure, door handles that sit flush with a vehicle may fail, complicating access for emergency services trying to open a car door when necessary. Consequently, vehicle manufacturers in China will be prohibited from using recessed or flush door handles in their vehicles, and automakers must adhere to additional regulations regarding these mechanisms. Although the new laws also pertain to gas-powered vehicles, electric vehicles are anticipated to be more significantly affected by the new rules.
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China enacts new rules on flush door handles
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