Even though the market's currently populated with slabs such as Archos' ChildPad or LeapFrog's LeaPad 2, the race to become the go-to child-friendly...
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Kareem Choudhry, development manager for Microsoft's Kinect, shows off new ways the Xbox One will track the user's body, including infrared imaging, face rec...
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The new Kynect seems to have an incredible resolution and response time. This should really make it awsome for many games. Delete the scoop?
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Kindergarten is a recommended time for kids to learn a second language. Kodable sees no reason it shouldn't be a computer language. Delete the scoop?
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Endless questions from your child? The world's largest fun, talking and listening encyclopedia for kids... in your pocket! Wildby answers your kid's never ending questions! Delete the scoop?
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When first-year science teacher Luke Maloney decided to start a FIRST Lego League Robotics team at Oakbrook Preparatory School, all he had to say was “Legos” and “robotics.”
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One of the biggest questions tech-savvy parents must contend with when it comes to tablets for their kids is this: do I really want to give my precious wee one a really expensive piece metal and glass?
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With the rise of the do-it-yourself movement, more groups are springing up to encourage kids to link crafts and science. Delete the scoop?
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If you are still shopping for holiday gifts and need some nerdy inspiration, check out this list of cool geek gifts for the kids in your life. Delete the scoop?
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Having investigated 400 randomly chosen apps for kids, the FTC has noted that almost 60 percent of them were transmitting sensitive device information to... Delete the scoop?
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Report claims "significant discrepancy" between what apps say and what they do. Delete the scoop?
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More info on my website: http://www.jeremyblum.com/2011/12/25/tutorial-14-for-arduino-holiday-lights-and-sounds/ You can download the parts list, code, and s... Delete the scoop?
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We got a peek at Amazon's Kindle FreeTime during its press conference back in September, but now it's making the family-friendly feature part of a... Delete the scoop?
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A startup has launched a fun line of connectable modules, motors and sensors designed to challenge kids who like to build their own toys. In this case, it would be toys that depend on their programming skills. Delete the scoop?
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Parents who've already purchased Archos' 7-inch Child Pad may be feeling somewhat miffed, as its screen's been upgraded from resistive to capacitive... Delete the scoop?
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"Sparki" ideal for teaching kids (or adults) how to program robots. Delete the scoop?
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Hopscotch is the first iPad app designed to teach kids how to code. The free app lets budding programmers plan and code their own projects. The beta version of the app launched in Apple's App Store Tuesday. 
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I am always on the lookout for ways to interest students in programming. Delete the scoop?
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When it comes to PC tablets for kids there are two serious contenders that most parents struggle with: InnoTab Vs LeapPad. But which one has the edge? Delete the scoop?
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The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (or COPPA) was first introduced back in 1998, but you don't have to look very far to realize the internet
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Adafruit, the electronics kit retailer and promoter of hobbyist engineering, is making a move to teach electronics to a younger demographic. So young that they're enlisting the help of puppets.
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The tools available to therapists tasked with helping children with motor skills impairments improve their range of motion are definitely helpful. But Delete the scoop?
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Hulu Plus for Android received an update today that integrates the company\'s new Hulu Kids section with ad-free, child-friendly content. This new feature Delete the scoop?
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The innovation world at large has been crafting ways for handicapped individuals to interact with computers for years on end, but the issue of tablets... Delete the scoop?
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Make amazing robots and gadgets with two of today’s hottest DIY technologies. With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll learn how to build devices with Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 and the Arduino prototyping platform. Delete the scoop?
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Deal includes new Disney films, Lucasfilm content, and lots of back catalog. Delete the scoop?
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If your Clarkson-esque toddler screams \"more power!\" at its kiddie tablet, perhaps it's time to upgrade. Delete the scoop?
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French educational tech maker Lexibook is bringing its eponymous kiddy-tablet to the US from next month. Delete the scoop?
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