Posts Tagged childrens gadgets
Ithaca College Tots program uses Wii Balance Board
Posted by admin in Kids Gadgets on August 31st, 2010
I’m sure that most of our readers who are parents know how important it is when a child learns to walk. I have three young children who have gone through that particular rite of passage, but I take for granted that there are a lot of toddlers who can’t walk at all.
In all honesty, I am not certain I would know how to raise a child that couldn’t learn to walk, but a study at Ithaca known as Ithaca College Tots on Bots helps babies with physical disabilities using something that many households have: a Wii Balance Board.
As you can see, the toddler sits on a specially made chair that sits on a Wii Balance Board. That board has some wheels on the bottom, and a baby can go along by simply leaning in the appropriate direction.
This toddler Wii-board wheelchair also has sonar that will avoid crashes, and there is a remote control that is enabled so an adult can take control at will.
I suppose that adult wheelchairs could be made with this same technology, but something tells me that I don’t know the half of it when it comes to this. If you want to leave a comment and agree with me, I wouldn’t hold it against you.
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Bananas Apebot to entertain kids (and adults)
Posted by admin in Kids Gadgets on August 22nd, 2010
Want to get aboard the robot revolution bandwagon? Let the Bananas Apebot help you out – boasting technological pedigree from Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, it relies on a special method of locomotion to enable it to balance on its spiraling arms, resulting in exceptional speed and power on carpet, hardwood, or even dirt. The Bananas Apebot is also full well capable of amusing itself via tap dancing, humming a song, and occasionally breaking wind – perfect for those who want a gag gift. Of course, just like any other human being, should its sleep be disturbed or if it is tipped over, the rambunctious simian “goes bananas” so to speak, exhibiting aggresive behavior like the pounding of fists, flashing of laser eyes and roaring menacingly – the only way to calm it down would be through a belly tickle. The Bananas Apebot runs off eight AA batteries with another 3 AAA batteries required for the remote control. We believe even adults will find its $79.95 agreeable.
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Beltone True invisible hearing instrument works sans wires
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 20th, 2010
Hearing aids can be quite the obtrusive device for those of you who are conscious about how people will perceive you, as it hangs around your ear. While technological advances have come a long way to make hearing aids more discrete, they aren’t quite invisible yet for the average model. Apart from that, we also have headphones which tend to be bulky, although using a pair at home shouldn’t be too much of a fashion faux pas as nobody but the kids are there to poke fun at you. Why not silence them with the Beltone True? This is a new generation of virtually invisible hearing instruments which will wirelessly receive sound directly from TV, cell/home phone, stereo, PC, iPod or any audio device via a 2.4 GHz signal.
The True works by enabling hearing-impaired users to comfortably converse with those nearby while retaining the ability to listen to music or watching their favorite TV program. Hmmm, doing both at once might not be recommended since you might lose your train of thought and be considered as having senility creeping in, but otherwise the True will be able to deliver excellent sound quality while doing away completely the embarrassing high-pitched whistling of hearing aids of old. Since it works differently from other wireless hearing instrument products in the market, it will not require you to wear a relay device around your neck that could end up being more cumbersome than imagined.
Beltone True’s wireless innovation comes in the form of its new integrated circuit. It is twice as fast and holds quadruple the memory, where it allows the circuit to make wireless connections to other devices without any audible delay. A remote control lets you adjust each hearing aid’s volume independently, alongside its sound quality. Features include Direct TV Link, Direct Phone Link, Feedback Eraser and Speech Spotter Pro to get you started right out of the box.
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MP3 Teddy Bear appeals to all ages
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 20th, 2010
There is just something about a teddy bear that can break down walls of conflict between warring factions, never mind if we’re talking about boyfriend and girlfriend or mother and child. The MP3 Teddy Bear keeps things up to date despite being a plush teddy, boasting an integrated MP3 player as well as an internal speaker that should be enough to keep your ears occupied. Heck, the MP3 Teddy Bear can also be used to calm your fiesty kids down at the end of a long day, featuring 90 minutes of pre-recorded calming nature sounds and classic children’s songs such as The Wheels On The Bus, Brahms Lullaby, and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Parents who are more creative can opt to throw in another six hours of their own music or voice recordings. A USB cable enables one to plug it into a computer for file transfer via the tried and tested drag-and-drop method. Buttons on teddy’s feet will allow one to control power, volume, and song selections. Powered by a trio of AA batteries, we would recommend taking batteries out of the MP3 Teddy Bear when you’re done as you wouldn’t want the batteries to start leaking after a while. Hammacher is asking $49.95 for the MP3 Teddy Bear.
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Sony targets FPS gamers with new ultimate weapon
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 19th, 2010
Sony knows that gamers take their gaming sessions seriously – after all, they have had their fair share of experience with feedback from PS3 owners. There is no quite better way to play First Person Shooters (FPS) games than using the traditional keyboard and mouse setup, but that is just the beginning. Advances in gaming audio technology has made listening to audio cues extremely important, as that would help you determine the location of your adversary before you fire off that money shot. Sony aims to make this a private affair with the DR-GA500 gaming headphones that boast 7.1-channel digital surround sound, accompanied by the DR-GA200 where both of them have 40mm drive units for premium gaming sound quality.
Both models will also be equipped with the unique ‘triple enfolding’ design for unrivalled comfort over long periods of wear. First off, the DR-GA500 will merge a Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder with unique Sony Virtual Phones Technology (VPT) in order to create convincing 7.1-channel 3D surround effects – works great only if the game was programmed to support such a set up natively, otherwise something that is artificially cooked up won’t sound as good. The whole signal processing hardware is contained within a compact external unit, resulting in a soundscape rich in precision spatial detail that pinpoints everything from a stealthy footstep to the position of an exploding grenade.
Both the DR-GA500 and GA200 gaming headphones will also be able to keep strategy and online multiplayer gamers happy, especially where both genres require long stretches of gameplay. Thanks to 40mm drive units that deliver outstanding sound quality with resonant, living bass and crisp high frequencies, alongside the aforementioned ‘triple enfolding’ design, you can be sure that comfort is on the top of the list for either model. They will also enhance your gamer looks thanks to a striking and individualistic design. From October 15th onwards, both the DR-GA500 and DR-GA200 will be accompanied by a free copy of the keenly anticipated new Medal Of Honor single player game – now how about that for value?
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Okideoke Karaoke Microphone
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 19th, 2010
Love all things karaoke and have that interest rubbed off on your little ones? You might want to consider the Okideoke Karaoke Microphone seeing action in your home then – or should we say, hearing action? Retailing for $21.99 a pop, the Okideoke Karaoke Microphone is colorful enough to attract a kid’s attention, where it will go about amplifying your little one’s voice. Of course, some parents might think that this is a crazy idea since their bundle of joy is able to outshout Banshee of X-Men fame. Good thing there is a purpose to this – it comes with eight prerecorded classic children’s tunes to sing along with and the ability to record the performance for parental review later on. Nice to know it is ready to work right out of the box since it will come with a trio of AAA batteries to get you started straight away. Neighbors, be forewarned!
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Hellophone for your little one
Posted by admin in Kids Gadgets on August 18th, 2010
You might have a smartphone with your spouse holding another, so why not make sure Junior gets off on the right footing with the Hellophone? Touted to be baby’s first smartphone, this unique toy allows one to record a voice, letting baby figure it out for him/herself, or you can always leave a soothing message for your progeny whenever you’re away. Apart from that, it also keeps baby away from your smartphone – which is always a good idea. Retailing for $17.99 a pop, the Hellophone is highly durable in view of its target user group, and will sport a variety of colors as well with big and friendly buttons to make it easy to press. So much for getting them started on a touchscreen revolution, eh?
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BellyBuds Pregnancy Bellyphones
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on August 16th, 2010
Mom’s have been talking about the benefits of playing music for babies for quite some time. With these Bellybuds you can play music for just the baby no matter where you’re at. With the pair of Bellybuds attached to your stomach the music won’t be able to be heard by the rest of the room. Plus since they’re just a pair of earphones for your belly, you can hand pick exactly what music you’d like to be played.
The Bellybuds come with several items, including 2 different sets of hydrogel adhesive rings to make sure that the buds can stay secured while your belly/the baby continues to grow. You get one set of Bellyphones, a neoprene storage pouch with belt clip and buddons to dampen the external sound. One nice perk is that it comes with an audio splitter so that you can listen to the same thing as the baby. You can purchase the full set for $49.99. You can also get a 3-pack of replacement adhesive rings for $14.99.
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LEGO TECHNIC Motorized Excavator
Posted by admin in Kids Gadgets on August 14th, 2010
Love building stuff of your own? The LEGO TECHNIC Motorized Excavator should not only be able to satisfy you, but your child as well. Of course, for something as complex as this, we would not expect him or her to be that young, but rather, at least 12 years old and above. After all, making a $199.99 purchase decision is never going to be easy for anyone especially in this day and age. When completed, what you get would be a fully remote controlled excavator that features double remote controls tracks which are able to run back and forth, alongside an arm which can be raised and lowered, carrying a shovel to dig. The cabin also works like the real deal, spinning a cool 360 degrees. The entire set comes with 1,123 LEGO pieces, so make sure you have a decent sized container to store everything. For more bang for your buck, it can also be rebuilt into a Tracked Loader.
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Star Wars FX Removable Blade Lightsabers
Posted by admin in Kids Gadgets on August 13th, 2010
Can’t get enough of Star Wars even after the space opera has been in existence for a few decades? Well, here is another piece of authentic memories from the movie to tide you over until someone somewhere comes up with a new Star Wars movie or book. The Star Wars FX Removable Blade Lightsabers from ThinkGeek is very different from the rest that you’ve seen so far, especially since it comes with a removable blade for easy transportation. For $129.99, you will get authentic power up/down effects whenever you ignite it and motion-activated sound effects which differ when you have a duel against hitting another object. The lightsaber blade will stay in place via a screw system, and can be easily removed once you’ve despatched off the Sith.
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