3D Printing with Kids on Lenovo Yoga 7i

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The greatest gift I can give my kids is a love of technology. I mean after all the usual Maslow’s hierarchy of needs stuff, of course, the thing that I (and many of my readers) can instil in our kids is a deep passion for this life-altering and

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Ebo gives video callers a roaming robot body

Robots are invading our homes more and more, but (so far at least) their intentions seem nice, as they vacuum our floors, watch for intruders or keep our pets company. Enabot’s latest home robot looks to give video calls a bit more mobility, letting re… Continue reading Ebo gives video callers a roaming robot body

Making A Kid-Friendly Computer As A Present: Or How To Be The Cool Aunt At Christmas

This article was meant to be finished up before Christmas, so it’ll be a little late whenever you’re reading it to go and prepare this for the holiday. Regardless, if, like me, should you ever be on the lookout for …read more

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Making a Halloween Costume Fit For 2020

All across the country, parents are wondering what to do about the upcoming Trick Or Treat season. Measures such as social distancing, contact free treats, or simply doing it at home are all being weighed as a balance of fun and safety. [BuildXYZ] has decided to lean into the challenges …read more

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Indian goes electric with eFTR Jr electric moto for kids

Getting young ‘uns into motorcycling is one of the greatest challenges for big lifestyle brands these days, especially the big American cruiser companies. Harley-Davidson addressed the issue with a pair of electric balance bikes last August, and Indian… Continue reading Indian goes electric with eFTR Jr electric moto for kids

Blipblox After Dark synth invites kids over to the dark side

A couple of years ago, Playtime Engineering launched a colorful portable synthesizer on Indiegogo that allowed players young and old “to have fun without fully understanding how it all works.” Now the startup has reworked the hardware and software, and… Continue reading Blipblox After Dark synth invites kids over to the dark side

Mondraker’s Grommy “e-balancebike” is a motorcycle in all but name

Ah, balance bikes. My two-year-old is hoofing around on one right now. An early introduction to cycling that can give a kid a bit of confidence on two wheels before introducing the complication of pedals. What that thing needs, says Spanish company Mon… Continue reading Mondraker’s Grommy “e-balancebike” is a motorcycle in all but name

3Doodler cranks out print and play learning package

3Doodler has today launched a 3D printing pen specifically designed for pre-schoolers and above. The 3D Build & Play package comes with a low-heat drawing device, character and accessory molds and colorful backdrops to encourage learning through play.C… Continue reading 3Doodler cranks out print and play learning package

Concerns over kids’ screen-time a modern-day “moral panic”, says study

A new study has concluded young people today rate similarly on interpersonal skills compared to those who grew up in the 1990s. The research suggests smartphones, screen-time, and social media have not negatively affected kids’ social skills, and moder… Continue reading Concerns over kids’ screen-time a modern-day “moral panic”, says study

Coding With Ari, for Kids at Home

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Strange times, these. But equally, a time to focus on new things and indeed a time to pursue experiences we might not have done otherwise. As Ari now spends his days learning from home, I wanted to really start focusing more on his coding not just for his own benefit,

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