On any given day, it is quite possible that individuals spend quite a bit of time perusing the Internet to uncover all of the latest gadgets that may appeal to them, or make their life easier. There is nothing wrong with this, of course, particularly as we continue to adapt and accept all the technological advancements being thrown our way.
An issue with this, however, is that with all that time spent looking at gadgets for yourself, you may have missed out on discovering a number of tech-savvy inventions that your kids will enjoy. Whether or not you fall into such a category, here are a few items that are ideal for your little ones:
Ubooly
Billed as “the learning toy that listens”, Ubooly is rapidly becoming one of the most popular toys on the market for kids. Like most other inventions today, Ubooly has a supported app that makes all desired interactions and objectives achievable, and lucky for you it is compatible with both Android and iOS software. Once the app is downloaded, then you simply have to insert the device into the toy, and your child is free to have all the fun they want, while learning at the same time.
Among the many capabilities of the toy, it can help your kids with their math homework, demonstrate the proper technique for brushing teeth, tell stories, and even make suggestions for healthy eating. The Ubooly is ideal for your little ones who are between the ages of 4-7 – you know, that age where they look for every opportunity to grab your phone, and refuse to give it back.
In an era that is riddled with individuals eager to capture every moment, why should your kids be kept out of the loop? Investing in a 2-in-1 digital camera and projector by Playskool is quite possibly the safest way to ensure that they can capture the images that excite them, without having to worry too much about breaking the bank. It doesn’t hurt that the device is essentially designed to fit their little hands, and make taking pictures a breeze.
Capturing the images is one thing, but with the built-in functions of the device, the kids also have the option of customizing the pictures with in excess of 50 effects that they can add on without the use of any special software. There are many traditional digital cameras that can’t brag about that!
Another factor that they can boast about is what makes the Showcam truly 2-in-1 – the projector. It doesn’t take much more than a flip of a switch for the camera to be transformed to a projector as well, allowing the kids to show off their images with the effects that they added.
The Playskool Showcam would be a perfect fit for those children between the ages of 3-7, which is certainly not a bad age to interest them with photography and graphic design.
Leap Motion Controller
This isn’t necessarily a “kids” toy in the truest term – it’s probably also not a “toy” in the truest term either – but it does tick all the right boxes where being tech-savvy is concerned, and kids can in fact utilize it. Having said that, this one better suits the older kids, up to about age 13.
The Leap Motion Controller is a product of the company Leap Motion that pretty much allows the user to interactive with a device – a computer for instance – without actually touching it. Once the device is plugged in and all the installation requirements met, then they can be amazed by the capabilities of the technology.
In addition to all the games that would automatically become a lot more interactive as they use their hands to navigate through the challenges, a simple gesture would also allow them to browse web pages, select songs from a playlist or take a quick glance through their photo album. Interestingly, with the use of an actual pencil or paintbrush they can even create art.
RoboMe
Quite possibility the definition of a truly technological toy, there are probably a few kids who would not want a RoboMe around the house. This device goes a far way in linking innovation with sheer fun and creativity.
The RoboMe – which you may have guessed is an actual robot – has an opening at the top to fit the device that will be used to control it, at the same time giving the device a “face”. That can be customized to look human, or have some robotic theme.
There are those who would hold the opinion that it’s unfair to list a product that is (if for the moment anyway) software specifics – as it is compatible with an iPhone or iPod touch – but the moment it was discovered, it had a sure spot on the list.
It can become a “tech” companion for kids, with the ability to understand and execute voice commands being among its many features. Being customizable, the kids can create additional commands, as well as the desired responses to said commands. The RoboMe is also smart, with its pre-installed sensors giving it the ability to navigate around objects without hitting into them. If more control than that is desired, it’s not a problem as there is also a remote that can be used to manually control the device.
Meet Ubooly and Other Tech-Savvy Toys for Kids
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