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Sphero’s cute car-shaped robot is driven to teach kids about programming

Sphero, a long-time maker of robotic toys, has announced a robotic toy car that’s designed to teach young children about the fundamentals of programming (via Gizmodo). It’s called the Sphero indi, and kids can use different-colored silicone tiles to give the car instructions, letting them create courses and mazes (and hopefully learn how to logically… Read more

Best Star Wars gifts for Christmas 2020: Toys and gadgets for Padawans and Jedi Masters alike

(Pocket-lint) – Everyone knows a Star Wars fan. At this point, the Lucasfilm space opera is so ubiquitous that it might be an elderly relative or a young greenhorn, but you’re pretty much guaranteed to know someone who feels the Force. What order should you watch all the Star Wars films? With Rise of the… Read more

The best coding toys 2020: From robots to iPad games, these toys will help teach your kids to code

(Pocket-lint) – It’s increasingly clear that there are few, if any downsides to getting your kids into coding sooner rather than later. Being able to navigate the world of programming is a hugely valuable skill as they grow up, one which can help them academically and eventually professionally. 10 best Lego sets: Our favourite Star… Read more

Best tech toys 2020: Connected toys, robots and more

(Pocket-lint) – For many, the days of just building a spaceship out of Lego or playing a game of Monopoly are long gone. Today, kids want interactive tech toys that are powered by an app or that connect to the internet. They want animals that learn and grow as you play with them, or robots… Read more

Best pet gadgets for 2020: High-tech devices for your cats and dogs (and yourself)

(Pocket-lint) – The modern age has given birth to a tonne of high-tech pet gadgets that make ole’ stuffed animals or feather-on-a-string products look rather lame. Best pet trackers: Wearables and cameras to keep your animals safe If you’re the type of pet lover who enjoys indulging a cat or dog, than you’ll love what we’ve… Read more