HumanWare is “the global leader in assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision.” The company offers dozens of innovative products, one of them being the BrailleNote GPS. The BrailleNote GPS provides location information and mapping tools to augment independent travel for individuals with visual impairments. People can use the GPS to […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
Melissa & Doug School Time! Classroom Play Set
Melissa & Doug is a company that makes toys and other products that offer countless ways to play They believe the best playthings are “often simple concepts that inspire children to come up with their own twists.” The husband and wife team has been making toys that spark imagination and curiosity since 1989. One of […]
4 Gift Ideas from VTech
After writing about the KidiBuzz handheld smart device yesterday, I was curious about what else VTech has available. And with the holiday season quickly approaching, I thought it’d be great to offer you some gift ideas for the little ones! VTech is “a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children. As a […]
KidiBuzz Handheld Smart Device
A couple weeks ago I covered a few smartwatches for children. If you’re looking for another smart device for your child, look no further than the KidiBuzz. KidiBuzz is a handheld smart device that allows children to connect, share, and play. You may be asking, “Is KidiBuzz a smartphone?” According to VTech’s website, “It is […]
Amazon Dash Wand with Alexa
Yesterday I wrote about three newer devices available from Amazon: Echo Spot, Echo Plus, and Echo Show. Each of these devices uses Alexa, a cloud-based service that can answer questions, read news, play music, and so much more. Another available Alexa device is the Amazon Dash Wand. The Dash Wand was designed to make groceries […]
3 Amazon Echo Devices
There’s so much going on at Amazon it’s hard to keep up with it all. From Alexa devices to products shipping instantly on Prime Now, there’s something for everyone. A few years ago, Amazon introduced the Amazon Echo. Amazon Echo is a hands-free speaker you can control using your voice. It connects to the Alexa Voice […]