High tech toys can provide kids with hours of fun and be very educational at the same time. Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stopped by CW6 in San Diego to show off some top technological toys. For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the notes below, and be sure to view our complete holiday gift guide.
- This Bluetooth smartwatch is made specifically for kids and features a sleek, modern design with smooth rounded edges, an adjustable soft silicone band, and a responsive touchscreen with excellent resolution.
- Features an alarm, calculator, music and video players, front-facing camera, activity tracker, and mini games that detect precise wrist movement thanks to its built-in accelerometer.
- Kids can also message friends and family via other Kurio or Android devices, all within a safe distance using Bluetooth technology.
- When connected to a parent’s smartphone, Kurio Watch also becomes a hands-free way for kids to take phone calls.
- Parents can also enter vital ICE (In Case of Emergency) information, including blood type, any allergies and an emergency contact.
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $59.99
CogniToys Dino (Elemental Path)
- CogniToys are Internet-connected smart toy Dinosaurs that are changing theway kids learn and play.
- The Dinosaurs are smart devices in toy form, tailored just for kids to provide an educational and entertaining experience without the need for a screen.
- Powered by Elemental Path’s “Friendgine” and IBM’s Watson technologies, CogniToys respond to thousands of questions across multiple topics with age appropriate answers.
- Additionally, the Dinos explore educational subjects like spelling, geography and math through games and stories designed to challenge kids’ problem-solving abilities.
- While other tech toys rely on pre-programmed responses, CogniToys listen to kids’ questions and adapt to their interests, creating a unique opportunity for interactive learning.
- The cute and curious 7-inch Dinos are Wi-Fi-enabled and Cloud-based and update regularly as new content becomes available.
- The toy explores favorite colors, animals and more to customize engagement as well. Each toy comes with access to the CogniToys Parent Panel, a platform that provides analytics on a child’s progress across content modules for parents to review.
- Ages: 5-9
- MSRP: $119.99
- Available: Toys “R” Us
Roominate Cotton Candy Carnival (PlayMonster)
- These STEM kits encourage girls to build and play while learning important engineering concepts.
- Kids can use more than 145 snap-together pieces to create a ferris wheel, carousel, swings, and game tent.
- Then, attach two motors to bring the rides to life.
- Kids can also engage in imaginative play with the Bettina and Jenna dolls.
- Learn all about intimidating STEM concepts.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $44.99
Spirograph Mega Activity Set (Kahootz)
- Create amazing 3D images with different patterns and shapes using this Spirogrpah activity set.
- What’s included: Storage box with lid, 20 sheets of paper, 22 Spirograph gears, Spiro putty, three writing pens, 16 fine line markers, 3D glasses, a notepad, 16 cards & envelopes, five sheets of diecut punch-outs, and more!
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $49.99
Scientific Explorer Magic Science for Wizards Only Kit (Alex Brands)
- Scientific Explorer Magic Science for Wizards Only Kit is the perfect gift for the curious child who wants to master magic.
- Anyone can learn and perform a magic trick, but a true master magician understands the basics of how magic works and can take that knowledge and create original tricks!
- Magic Science contains nine activities that teach boys and girls tricks using chemical reactions, which can be applied to future stunts!
- Create your own wizard wand to cast spells, make your own magic hat, make ordinary powders mystically foam and change color, create your own test tube crystal ball and more!
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $53.00
