Just over ten years ago, Mattel surprised the world with the release of Hello Barbie, a doll capable of having simple conversations with children through Wi-Fi connectivity. The public response was swift. Here are some headlines from the time:

Why you should say 'goodbye' to Hello Barbie (CNBC)

Advocacy Group is Saying 'Hell No' to 'Hello Barbie' (Time)

Privacy advocates try to keep ‘creepy,’ ‘eavesdropping’ Hello Barbie from hitting shelves (The Washington Post)