Fidget spinners—a gadget originally designed to calm children who have trouble focusing—have already made their way into PornHub searches. So it shouldn't be a surprise that the gadget of the year has ...

If a single object could define the year 2017 thus far, it would probably be the fidget spinner. The mesmerizing toy has invaded society—taking over our social media feeds, appearing on the news, and ...

The toy that skyrocketed in popularity over the past few months is suddenly facing a new and potentially dangerous problem. Jason Parker has been at CNET for nearly 15 years. He is the senior editor ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a journalist covering consumer protection and fraud. Electric fidget spinners have joined hoverboards and other unregulated ...

Those hot new toys called fidget spinners, gadgets originally touted as a calming distractions for kids, are triggering high anxiety for toy executives. The toy craze, which is expected to drive sales ...

Parents, we have good news and bad news for you today. The bad news is that the fidget spinner craze isn’t over — far from it. But the good news is you’re about to score some serious cool-parent ...

Fads seemingly come and go without so much as a single notice. In the 80s, leg warmers ruled the hallways of schools and bars of ballet classes. They were meant for dancers but every woman had to have ...

If you know a middle school kid, or a parent or teacher of one, chances are you’ve seen the simple little colorful device that’s driving them all crazy lately. It’s called a fidget spinner, and even ...

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The newest fidget craze is popping toys. Adults and kids all over the world have been buying up this endlessly reusable version of a longtime favorite fidget activity: popping Bubble Wrap. Made of ...

A Fidget Spinner is a little toy built around a centered bearing and weight in three arms to help it spin fast and long. Since the fidget spinner is certainly not the latest fad, somebody here might ...