Archive for the ‘Mobile App’ Category

ArtSee Studio

Saturday, May 18th, 2013

We are TOTALLY techy in our family. I’m kind of embarrassed to say it..ahem…but my son has his OWN iPad.

Yes. I did. Well, kind of! I got an iPad when they first came out for my birthday. I was totally loving it for like 2 days before my then toddler took over. He was amazing at sliding the screen and playing games. And at that time he was barely 2 years old!

Today, he still plays that 1st generation iPad daily so I’m always looking for new items that might be a good fit to mix things up a bit.

This week I got ArtSee in the mail to try out from WowWee Brands. I was thrilled to see what this thing can do.

My 5 year old LOVES it! There are over 72 stamps and spamp variations with the ArtSee. There are 15 rollers, 3 built in theme packs, 60 activities within 5 different games, coloring pages, a stylus, a PROTECTIVE iPAD case & 5 interactive tools.

FUN HUH?

What I love about the ArtSee is that it takes the ‘good old days of art class’ to the digital age.

What I ALSO love? The fact that after he’s done playing with it….there isn’t paint splattered on the walls or crayon shavings in the carpet.

The ArtSee studio is good for every generation of iPads. It cost about $40 in stores. Great for traveling too!

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Romo

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Romo, from Romotive, is a smartphone-enabled robot kids can train. Romo comes to life when an iDevice is plugged into the rover base. Designed for kids ages 8 and up, Romo can be controlled, trained, and programmed. Romo zips along at a maximum speed of 3 feet per second, he can be tilted 15 degrees forward of up to 45 degrees back, and kids can charge Romo’s battery pack anywhere using the included custom mini USB cable. Romo’s software is updated every month, so there is always something new he can do. Romo responds to human reactions, can be driven using an iDevice, and captures data through pictures. When not in play-mode, Romo can also be used as a docking station to charge iDevices. Currently distributed only in the U.S., Romo is available online and will hit store shelves this summer.

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Learn the Alphabet with a Smart Device

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

The Appy Alphabet, from Kidz Delight, will help kids ages 2 and up learn the alphabet and phonics. The realistically-styled keyboard is bilingual in English and Spanish and features two modes of play. In standalone mode, kids can choose from five games that help them learn letter names, letter sounds, and first words. In app mode, the handle can be unplugged and converted into a stand for a smart device, including most tablets and smartphones. Once the smart device is inserted, kids can press any key on the keyboard and watch animations appear on the screen while learning about educational facts and spelling.

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A Robo Buddy with a Big Personality

Friday, April 26th, 2013

A fusion of personality and technology, RoboMe, from WowWee, is a completely customizable robotic buddy that uses the power of an iPhone or an iPod touch. Not just a personality bot, RoboMe is also packed with advanced technology, such as voice command recognition, remote video control, and facial tracking. RoboMe is for children ages 6 and up.

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Full of Apptivity

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

The Apptivity Gym, from Fisher-Price, is a playful gym that houses an iPhone or an iPad touch to customize unique interactivity for babies as young as newborns. Adults can choose from two unique Fisher-Price apps (available from the App Store on iTunes) that interact with the gym toys, or play existing content from their iDevice such as music, family photo slide shows, or videos. When the iDevice is removed, baby is left with a large playful mirror overhead. Additionally, the gym includes four linkable toys: lion with clackers, roller ball penguin, frog with colorful beads, and paddle wheel bird. For added play, there are two additional fun bat-at toys attached to the two front legs. Rubberized feet provide added stability and a convenient folding feature allows the gym to fold completely flat for easy storage and portability.

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A New Way to Play

Friday, November 9th, 2012

Experience the fast-paced thrills of air hockey on your iPad with Pressman Toy‘s iPieces Air Hockey. Dowload the free app and hit the animated hockey puck with the iPieces strikers. Represent a country of your choice to compete in a variety of fun and exciting tournaments. Other games also available.

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The R/C Porsche for Your Apple Device

Monday, October 15th, 2012

This R/C from Silverlit uses your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad as the remote control. The Porsche 911 Carrera‘s sound effects deliver the rev of the engine and its force feedback delivers the rumble of the engine. It features functional headlights, tail lights, and signal lights.

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The New Game of Life

Monday, October 15th, 2012

You still get to move your car from space to space and select your path to retirement just like the traditional version, but in the new The Game of Life: Zapped Edition from Hasbro you spin, get paid, sue other players, and make important decisions all on your iPad. Land on app spaces to unlock hilarious video clips.

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Take Flight with Foam Fighters

Monday, October 15th, 2012

AppGear connects apps with traditional toys, providing the user with a unique interface combining the digital and real world. With Foam Fighters from Wowwee, take to the skies with WWII fighter planes for fast action and immersive aerial combat.

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Popar Toys Makes Books Pop!

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

Popar Toys, a division of Digital Tech Frontier, uses augmented reality to create immersive learning experiences that allow the user to see objects and animations on printed 3-D pages, popping off a book or card. The webcam brings the pages to life on screen. All that you need is a PC of Macintosh computer as well as the included webcam and special black-and-white patterned markers, and your child can be transported into an educational and exciting world of Bugs 3D, Princess & Her Pals 3D, and Construction Machines 3D. More kits will be launching soon.

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