Kano has been offering DIY computer kits for kids for a few years. Each kit is designed to help young people learn how to assemble a computer and then learn to use and create software, and I was pretty impressed with the kit I tested a few years ago. Since then Kano has released a […]
Amazon launches Fire HD 10 Kids Edition for $200
Amazon’s Fire HD 10 is a tablet with a 10.1 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel display, a quad-core processor, and at least 32GB of storage. With a list price of $150, it costs almost twice as much as an entry-level Fire HD 8, but it has a bigger screen, more storage, a faster processor, and […]
PBS Kids Plug & Play is a $50 streaming stick with some pre-loaded media
face There’s no shortage of ways to stream videos to a TV these days. For $50 or less you can plug a Roku, Chromecast, or Amazon Fire TV into your TV to access content from Netflix, YouTube, HBO, and PBS, among other sources. But if you’re looking for a kid-friendly option that should keep your […]
Mattel also has an Amazon Echo clone (for kids)
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 […]
Playing with Kano’s Raspberry Pi 3-based Computer Kit for kids
The Kano Computer Kit is a kid-friendly computer designed to teach kids not only how to turn on a computer and play games, but also how to code and how to understand hardware. Each kit includes a Raspberry Pi computer, a wireless keyboard and touchpad, a case, speaker, cables, and easy-to-understand guides for getting started, […]
Mattel to acquire Nabi tablet maker Fuhu
The company that makes the Nabi line of Android tablets for kids filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy this week… but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the line for Fuhu’s tablets. Toy maker Mattel has entered an agreement to acquire Fuhu’s business and assets. What does that mean? For now, not much. If you’ve got a […]
Nabi Compete is a fitness tracker for kids
The maker of the kid-friendly Nabi line of tablets is launching its first fitness tracker. The Nabi Compete is a bracelet that you can put on a youngster to track steps and sync the data with a smartphone app. Not convinced that this’ll be enough to get your kid off the couch? That’s where the […]
Nabi Elev-8 is a $169 octa-core Android tablet for kids
Fuhu has been selling a line of kid-friendly tablets under the nabi brand name for a few years, and now the company is launching the most powerful nabi tablet yet. The nabi Elev-8 is an Android tablet with an 8 inchIPS display, a Qualcomm Snapdragion 64-bit, octa-core processor, and a $169 price tag. The tablet […]
LittleBits unveils tech projects for kids
If you have a little one that is always taking apart your electronics in order to see how they work, littleBits has something that will keep your gadgets intact while satisfying your tyke’s urge to invent. It’s called the Gizmos and Gadgets Kit and it comes with enough stuff to make 12 DIY tech projects, […]
Hands-on with the Kurio Smart $200 Windows tablet for kids
The Kurio Smart is a 2-in-1 Windows tablet aimed at kids. It has a bright blue and white design, a sturdy (but not particularly rugged) case design, and a detachable keyboard which lets kids use the 8.9 inch computer as a touchscreen tablet or as a little notebook. Toys R Us recently began offering the […]
Amazon launches $100 Fire Kids Edition tablet
A year after introducing its first “Kids Edition” tablet, Amazon has a new model, and this time it costs $50 less. The new Amazon Fire Kids Edition is a $100 tablet with a 7 inch display, a rugged bumper case, and a 2-year “worry-free” guarantee that Amazon will replace the tablet if it breaks. The tablet also […]
Rent a kid-friendly tablet from $10 per month (Nabi Pass Tab)
The company that makes the Nabi line of kid-friendly tablets also offers a subscription-based service called Nabi Pass that lets you access age appropriate apps, games, music, videos, and eBooks for $4.99 per month. Now the company’s going a step further by launching a $9.99 per month subscription plan that includes all of those things… plus […]
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