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Poketomo

Sharp’s Poketomo targets millennial loneliness with a glowing meerkat robot AI

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Sharp’s Poketomo is a tiny, emotionally aware AI meerkat offering companionship for young adults.

AI Platforms & Assistants
A cast of Roblox characters dressed in lots of different outfits

Roblox is sharing its AI tool to fight toxic game chats – here’s why that matters for kids

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Roblox is giving away its powerful AI chat safety tool to help protect kids online, a promising step that still demands careful oversight.

AI Platforms & Assistants
Cute AI Trends

5 of the most heartwarming uses of AI we’ve seen so far

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Here comes the feels! 5 of the most heartwarming AI stories and trends we've seen so far.

ChatGPT
Gemini on a smartphone.

Google is working on a Gemini AI app for kids

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Google is working on a kid-friendly version of its Gemini AI assistant.

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Gemini
happy girl with tablet pc computer writing to notebook at home

The best kids' desks 2026: top children's desks for study and play

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

Looking for the best kids' desk ahead of back to school season?Take a look at our top picks and the best deals right now.

Peripherals & Accessories
Fitbit Ace LTE on a wrist.

Google and Fitbit's reentry into kids smartwatches merges activity and gaming – but comes at a high price

By Jacob Krol published

Google's reentry into kids' smartwatches is the $229 (USD) Fitbit Ace LTE, which features on-wrist games to encourage movement.

Smartwatches
kid holding a phone

5 tips to finding the best first phone for your child

By Stefan Ionescu published

Before handing your child a smartphone, there are essential things to consider.

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Lego and Epic

Epic Games and The LEGO Group team up to create a metaverse for kids

By Cesar Cadenas published

Epic and LEGO strive to create a world that’s safe for kids and supports their creativity.

Consoles & PC
natureaddict

Disney and advertising giants pledge to strip targeted ads from children's apps

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Disney and other companies have been accused of profiling children via mobile apps.

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Steven Universe

Best kids shows you can stream right now, from preschool to PG-13

By Henry St Leger published

Stuck with your kids at home? Here’s the best kids' shows to keep them distracted while you get on with your day.

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