Toy maker Mattel has embraced modern technology in interesting ways over the past few years. The company launched its own take on Google Cardboard, with an emphasis on kid-friendly, educational content. Mattel acquired the maker of the Nabi line of Android tablets for kids. And while it has yet to come to market, the company […]
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Ematic expands FunTab Android tablet line with 4.3 through 9.7 inch models
Budget Android tablet maker Ematic introduces a 7 inch FunTab tablet for children a few months ago. Now the company is expanding the FunTab family with new models with smaller and larger screens. The 7 inch model is also getting updated with new processor options. All the tablets feature kid-friendly software including a simplified Android […]
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Vinci Tab II is a 5 inch Android tablet for children
The Vinci Tablet is a 7 inch Android tablet with a rugged case designed for use (and abuse) by children. Now the makers of that 7 inch tablet are introducing a new model with a smaller display. The Vinci Tab II M features a 5 inch display and a lighter case design than the company’s […]
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VINCI Tablet: 7 inch rugged tablet for kids
If you’ve ever had a kid “borrow” your iPhone to watch a video or play a game, you know that there’s no age requirement for touchscreen phone/tablet obsession. But while modern smartphones and tablets tend to have decent build quality and scratch-resistant displays they weren’t really meant to put up with the abuse that a […]
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LeapFrog introduces a tablet for kids
LeapFrog has been making educational electronic devices for kids for far longer than your 5 year old has been stealing your iPad. Now the company is getting ready to launch the next-generation LeapPad — a tablet meant for kids under the age of 9. While the original LeapPad was basically designed for reading books, listening […]
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Bandai Namco Rilakkuma Netbook has more… personality than most
I can’t count the number of times I’ve looked at a netbook and thought, “You know what would make me like this computer more? If it looked like a Teddy Bear.” Mostly, that’s because I don’t know how to count to zero. But it looks like someone certainly thought it would be a good idea […]
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Samsung pushes kid-friendly version of the Samsung N150 netbook
Netbooks are inherently kid-friendly laptops. They’re small and light, which means they won’t break your back if you stick them in a backpack, and small fingers aren’t a problem. And of course, arguably the first netbook, the OLPC XP Laptop was designed specifically with children in developing nations in mind, so it included easy to […]