Bandai Namco is revamping one of the biggest fads of the 1990s and early 2000s with the Tamagotchi Uni. The new keychain electronic is available Like the original tiny keychain toys, the Tamagotchi Uni contains a tiny digital monster you raise, starting as an egg and slowly growing into a …
Read More »The Kids are AiLright – tonies tests new storytelling method
The potentials of AI storytelling to help develop children’s imagination through a test with an AI-based content generator that allows users to create stories in a playful way and listen to the audio file on the Toniebox The company’s approach reflects both the need for caution and responsibility, as well …
Read More »Twister Air is the memory invoking mat infused with AR – Kind of.
More than 3 million Twister games had been sold by 1967, it’s certainly one of those brands that combines Nostalgia and, now, in an effort to remain relevant brings us Twister Air. With Twister Air, the party moves onto the your smart device Each player (solo, Versus or Teams mode) …
Read More »Bitzee is the latest tech-embracing digital pet
Whilst your Tamagotchi is stuck on screen these new Bitzee digital pets from Spinmaster use a rapidly strobing LED strip to create a visual that looks real. These pixelated pets start out as a puppy and, after being lavished with attention evolve into fully-grown versions all living inside the clamshell …
Read More »UNISON launch limited edition “Everyday Action Heroes”
Each limited-edition action figure is housed in an individually designed box featuring comic artwork bringing the character to life, based on the duties of each of the workers. Residential care worker Denise dressed in her uniform and carrying a service tray Crossing warden Sandy head-to-toe in fluorescent colours, complete with ‘lollipop’ sign Librarian …
Read More »A Titanic scan is underway
Using over 70,000 images which have given details from the liner such as shoes and champagne bottles research teams and divers are hoping to get more detail than ever before. Previously visibility has meant on scant information was given up by the rusted craft but, using this n ew scanning …
Read More »Latest LEGO Batman set is an impressive piece
Based on the Warner Bros. Batman Returns film the set features the full Batcave inside a display box with a cutout in the shape of the Batman emblem. At the heart of the set is the Caped Crusader’s Batmobile and, just like Batman’s Batcave, the set features clever functions and …
Read More »Dambusters – Bouncy bomb 80 years of age today
Operation “Chastise” as it was known was a raid to take down a few dams on the Ruhr during WWII. In total 19 aircraft went off on this daring mission, loaded up with a load of bombs that bounced, not something we even have in our weaponry arsenal today. Here’s …
Read More »Mattel adds to diverse Barbie line-up
As Mattel continue to strive towards a complete range of dolls kids can directly relate to the iconic Barbie brand has unveiled a new doll in its collection that represents children with Down Syndrome. The new Barbie with Down Syndrome has been widely praised by disability rights advocates, who see …
Read More »And they’re off – It’s Grand National Day
Marking the 178th time the horses have gathered for this, the most famous of horse races, at 5:15 40 horse will take on the 4 miles and a bit over 30 jumps to be taken before heading into the elbow for the winning dash to the post. We’re no huge …
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