The humble “Magic 8 Ball” could take nearly the same inputs, provided they were parsed in simple yes/no form, and provide marginal help similar to the AI tools of today. For a toy with no ...

Mattel's Magic 8 Ball has been predicting the future since 1946. We ran a few questions about the Carolina Panthers by one, and the results were fairly bleak. For those unfamiliar with the concept ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. The “Magic 8 Ball” is a perfect example of a toy that has survived generation after ...

Fewer than six strikes, you have stability. So, what does your crystal ball say this time around? I have not made a final call. And don’t expect to make one until August. A lot would have to go ...

Mattel's Magic 8 Ball has been predicting the future since 1946. We ran a few questions about the Pittsburgh Steelers by one, and it was rather optimistic. For those unfamiliar with the concept ...

Mattel's Magic 8 Ball has been making predictions since 1946. We ran a few questions about the Chicago Bears by one and the results were positive, for the most part. For those unfamiliar with the ...

While partnering with MAC for a new campaign, the Uncut Gems star asks a Magic 8 Ball for some guidance on her goals as a musician — but the answer might come as a disappointment to those who ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Pose a question to a Magic 8 Ball, and it’ll answer yes, no, or something annoyingly indecisive. We think of it as a kid’s toy ...