In the late ‘90s, Tamagotchis were more than just toys. They were an obsession. Kids and adults alike were glued to their screens, taking care of these tiny virtual pets. Fans called them “addictive” ...

Students and staff at W.J. Quarles Elementary in Long Beach clearly didn’t think so. In 1999, students in a program for gifted children were looking to the future as they placed letters and ...