As well as announcing the new Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet, Amazon has launched its first ever Kindle specifically designed for kids. The Kindle Kids Edition can be preordered for $109.99, and the new Fire HD 10 Kids Edition can be preordered for $199.99 and Amazon is including one year of … [Read more...] about New Kindle Kids Edition now available to preoder for $110
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eX-Mars intelligent robot puzzle cube hits Kickstarter from $79
A new intelligent robot puzzle cube has been launched via Kickstarter this week in the form of the eX-Mars. The robot cube is fitted with six motored actuating wheels that self-scrambles, self-times, plays music, teaches beginners, and offers a variety of other features. Offering an “upgrade to an … [Read more...] about eX-Mars intelligent robot puzzle cube hits Kickstarter from $79
Garmin vívofit jr 2 Star Wars and Frozen 2 kids fitness trackers
Garmin has launched new additions of its vívofit jr. 2 kids fitness tracker offering new versions themed with both Disney Star Wars and Disney Frozen 2. In preparation for the new Star Wars movie that will be arriving in a few months time and Frozen 2 which will be premiering worldwide on November … [Read more...] about Garmin vívofit jr 2 Star Wars and Frozen 2 kids fitness trackers
4Play 3D electronic tic-tac-toe game
XNO has created a unique electronic 3D tic-tac-toe board that allows you to play against and connect with friends both locally and online. “You probably got bored of tic tac toe a long time ago. You were playing it wrong.” Offering a 4 x 4 x 4 game board the aptly named 4Play tic-tac-toe board has … [Read more...] about 4Play 3D electronic tic-tac-toe game
Kano Star Wars The Force Coding Kit unveiled
In a few days time Kano will be making available a new Star Wars themed coding kit in the form of the “Star Wars The Force Coding Kit”. Designed to allow students and children to learn the basics of coding are playing with sensors and lights. “Code endless Star Wars adventures, and bring to life a … [Read more...] about Kano Star Wars The Force Coding Kit unveiled
Alcatel Hulk 7 kids tablet hits the FCC
A new kids tablet has been spotted making its way through the FCC this week in the form of the unannounced Alcatel Hulk 7, equipped with a 7 inch display and a rugged design to take the knocks and bumps when used by younger members of your family. Key Features and Specifications The Alcatel Hulk … [Read more...] about Alcatel Hulk 7 kids tablet hits the FCC
Nintendo Switch VR headset under development
Diagrams of a new Nintendo Switch VR headset possibly under development have been revealed by Let’s Go Digital providing a first look at what could be a plastic version of the Labo VR kit offering a more refined virtual reality experience but owners of the Nintendo Switch. As you can see from the … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch VR headset under development
Sphero Mini Activity Kit inlcudes mini robot and 15 lessons
Toy robot manufacturer Sphero has announced a new addition to their range of educational robot kits, unveiling the Sphero Mini Activity Kit. The new bundle includes a mini robot together with 15 activities to help teach children how to program and simple robotics. The Sphero Mini Activity Kit will … [Read more...] about Sphero Mini Activity Kit inlcudes mini robot and 15 lessons
POWERUP 4.0 smartphone controlled paper airplane
The team responsible for the POWERUP smartphone-controlled paper airplane has once again taken to Kickstarter to launch their new fourth-generation smartphone-controlled paper plane. The POWERUP 4.0 has already blasted past its required pledge goal thanks to over 1,200 backers with still 56 days … [Read more...] about POWERUP 4.0 smartphone controlled paper airplane
Root Robotics acquired by iRobot
iRobot has this week announced the acquisition of the educational start-up Root Robotics, although no details of the deal have been disclosed at the current time. Expanding STEM Education “The acquisition of Root Robotics allows iRobot to broaden the impact of its STEM efforts with a … [Read more...] about Root Robotics acquired by iRobot
Digital Pictionary Air launches for $20
Pictionary is a great game to play and takes the form of a charades-inspired guessing word game during which you draw your clues for your team to guess. Mattel has now made a digital version of the game in the form of Pictionary Air which was unveiled during this year’s Toy Fair in … [Read more...] about Digital Pictionary Air launches for $20
MezmoCoin kinetic desk toy hits Kickstarter
Kristoph Krisjans has returned once again to Kickstarter to launch the campaign for his latest kinetic desktop toy, the Mezmocoin. This pocket-sized spinner creates a “mind-bending optical illusion of continuously flowing spiral” and is capable of spinning for up to 12 minutes. The Mezmocoin is … [Read more...] about MezmoCoin kinetic desk toy hits Kickstarter
