Lego builders around the world that would like to remote control Lego projects they create, might be interested in a new smart brick called SBrick, that has a range of up to 100 m. The SBrick is capable of controlling 64 ports with one remote allow you to use 16 SBrick devices each with 4 ports … [Read more...] about Lego SmartBrick Lets You Easily Build Remote Control Lego Projects (video)
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Lego Fusion Combines Digital and Physical Gameplay Together (video)
Lego has this week unveiled a new range of Lego it has created called Lego Fusion which has been designed to combine both physical and digital game play together using tablet and smartphone applications. The new Lego Fusion box sets have been designed by Lego to encourage children to continue … [Read more...] about Lego Fusion Combines Digital and Physical Gameplay Together (video)
Real FX Radio Controlled Car Racing Game Uses Artificial Intelligence (video)
If you enjoy racing radio controlled cars and used to enjoy Scalextric or still do, this new Real FX racing game might be worth more investigation. As its uses artificial intelligence, to provide users with control never before achieved says its creators. The Real FX radio controlled cars system … [Read more...] about Real FX Radio Controlled Car Racing Game Uses Artificial Intelligence (video)
Wheeled Jumping And Flying Parrot MiniDrones Launching August 2014 (video)
Parrot well known for its range of flying drones has this week announced that their two new Parrot MiniDrones will be launching in the US during August of this year. There are two new Parrot MiniDrones in the range at the current time take the form of the ultra compact, lightweight and robust, … [Read more...] about Wheeled Jumping And Flying Parrot MiniDrones Launching August 2014 (video)
TipToe Walking Robot Kit Powerd by Arduino And Controlled Via iOS (video)
Hobbyists, makers and children that enjoyed building Arduino powered devices might be interested in this six legged walking robot kit which is powered by the Arduino platform and can be controlled using its companion iOS application. The TipToe robot kit has been designed as a easy and quick … [Read more...] about TipToe Walking Robot Kit Powerd by Arduino And Controlled Via iOS (video)
Rubik’s Cube Celebrates its 40th Birthday
Any child of the 80's will have fond and likely not so fond memories of the infuriating Rubik's Cube. Most of us were unable to solve that cube that involved rotating rows of smaller cubes in an attempt to get each surface of the larger main cube to be the same color. Often many resorted to pulling … [Read more...] about Rubik’s Cube Celebrates its 40th Birthday
Nintendo Figurine Platform (NFP) Unveiled To Compete With Skylanders And Disney Infinity
Nintendo is in the process of developing a new range of Nintendo Figurine Platform figures, that it hopes will compete with the likes of Skylanders and Disney Infinity-style NFC figurines. The new Nintendo Figurine Platform (NFP) is still currently under development and is expected to officially … [Read more...] about Nintendo Figurine Platform (NFP) Unveiled To Compete With Skylanders And Disney Infinity
Mirobot Wireless Robot Kit For Children Unveiled (video)
Anyone looking to get children interested in robotics might be interested in a new project which is launched over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website for the Mirobot Wireless Robot Kit which has been specifically designed with children in mind. Mirobot has been designed to provide an open … [Read more...] about Mirobot Wireless Robot Kit For Children Unveiled (video)
Wicked Lasers Flashtorch is Bright Enough to Start Fires
Wicked Lasers has been producing a line of laser pointers for years that are powerful enough to melt plastic and pop balloons. The company has announced its new Flashtorch flashlight that is designed to be used as a normal flashlight that can do some interesting things. Flashtorch has up to 4100 … [Read more...] about Wicked Lasers Flashtorch is Bright Enough to Start Fires
16 New Lego Simpsons Minifigures Launching For 25th Anniversary
Lego has today announced that it will be soon launching 16 new Simpsons mini figures to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the animated series. Lego and Simpsons fans can expect to see the new Lego Simpsons mini figures arriving in stores during May of this year and include all your favourite … [Read more...] about 16 New Lego Simpsons Minifigures Launching For 25th Anniversary
ScratchJr App Lets Young Children Program Their Own Interactive Stories (video)
Mitchel Resnick and team have developed a new tablet application called ScratchJr which has been specifically developed to help young children between the ages of 5 and 7 learn basic programming skills, creating their own interactive stories and games. Within the ScratchJr application children … [Read more...] about ScratchJr App Lets Young Children Program Their Own Interactive Stories (video)
Moff Wearable Smart Toy Adds Interactivity To Your Childs Imagination (video)
If your children are always playing with everyday objects and transforming them into props for games and imaginative play, you might be interested in a new wearable smart toy called the Moff band. The Moff band is similar to a slapband but equipped with electronics, and has been created to enable … [Read more...] about Moff Wearable Smart Toy Adds Interactivity To Your Childs Imagination (video)
