Where were these things when I was a kid? If I had cool toys like the Orboot and Plugo, I would have loved learning a whole lot more! Today, we get to review some cool educational toys from the company called Shifu. Shifu Orboot At first sight, this 10 inch globe looks like your basic globe you might have had in your classroom at school. With a smartphone or tablet, and … [Read more...] about Digital Learning Toys from Shifu: Orboot and Plugo
Educational gadgets
Rocketbook Color and Rocketbook Wave Review
Rocketbook is a company who creates innovative notebooks that can be easily scanned and re-used. We had a chance to review their product back in August. This time we're reviewing a couple of other types that they create. We'll be covering the Rocketbook Color and the Rocketbook Wave. Rocketbook Wave This innovative notebook is a great gift for the students in … [Read more...] about Rocketbook Color and Rocketbook Wave Review
A Review of Cublets Robot Blocks Twelve Kit from Modular Robotics
I have to admit, when I received the Cubelets to review, I couldn't help but compare it to the Makerblock Neuron Inventor Kit that I just reviewed. Is it coming to the point where I'm reviewing a STEM product every week? If so, I'm cool with it. So, let's talk Cubelets. I don't think I could have done this review if it wasn't for my son, because he was really into them. … [Read more...] about A Review of Cublets Robot Blocks Twelve Kit from Modular Robotics
Our Review of the Makeblock Neuron Inventor Kit
We have had the opportunity to review a lot of great products related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) technology before, and the Makeblock Neuron Inventor Kit is up there with stuff from UBTECH as well as LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3. Those are some plugs for my books, by the way, but I wish I had more time to write about the Makeblock Neuron Inventor Kit. … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Makeblock Neuron Inventor Kit
Our Review of the Jimu Robot Tankbot from UBTECH
In case you are wondering, this is a sequel review to our review of the Buzzbot and Muttbot. This is the same robot building kit from Jimu Robot from UBTECH, and you can read my review of that at the link, as well as my comparison to Lego. The Tankbot is one of those robot kits where I am surprised that all the pieces that are in the kit are used, with only a few … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Jimu Robot Tankbot from UBTECH
Our Review of the Jimu Robot BuzzBot and MuttBot Kit from UBTECH
As someone who has written a book about Lego Technic and Lego Mindstorms, I was very pleased to review the Jimu Robot Buzzbot and MuttBot Kit from UBTECH. There is going to be a lot of comparison made to Lego, but please keep in mind that the Jimu Robot kits are definitely their own thing. It's like those people who think that Star Trek and Babylon 5 are the same, when they … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Jimu Robot BuzzBot and MuttBot Kit from UBTECH
BlueBee Pals Leo the Lion, a Talking Educational Learning Tool
It seems like I am filled to the brim with reviewing educational toys, and this one is the Bluebee Pals. Before I get to the review, I would like to thank whoever sent it to me, because it came to my door without any warning. So here is our review of Leo the Lion. I suppose that the best way that I can describe our Leo the Lion is just compare him to Teddy Ruxpin. Yeah, … [Read more...] about BlueBee Pals Leo the Lion, a Talking Educational Learning Tool
Circuit Scribe Maker Kit Review
One of the things that I enjoy about being a tech reviewer is that I often get to try out the most unique of products. The Circuit Scribe Maker Kit is definitely one of those items that is difficult to describe, but it could change a generation. The closest thing that I could come up with is one of those circuit/science kits. I remember that my sister had this thing that … [Read more...] about Circuit Scribe Maker Kit Review
Review of the Ozobot Bit
The first time that I saw Ozobot, it was at CES. There was a table with these little things the size of little bugs oozing around on the table. All I could think about was how cute it was. The Ozobot movies through two micro-motors for some serious maneuverability. As it is, the Ozobot Bit is one of those STEM toys. For those that don't know, STEM stands for Science, … [Read more...] about Review of the Ozobot Bit
Casio PRIZM fx-CG10 graphing calculator with full-color display
I find it hard to believe that I have reviewed very few calculators in my career as a tech reporter. If it were thirty years ago, the most advanced computer technology was the calculator. The last one was the Casio FX-9860GII Graphing Calculator, and this new PRIZM fx-CG10 has one stand-out feature: color. Think about it. Most calculators that you have ever used are in … [Read more...] about Casio PRIZM fx-CG10 graphing calculator with full-color display
MusicInk allows you to play a piece of paper
What you are seeing in this video is the MusicInk, an it is quite interesting. I highly suggest watching it so you can see something that is difficult to describe. This is how it works. You can use the MusicInk to paint something, and then connect it to an Arduino Duemilanove board and Sparkfun MPR121 controller. After the MusicInk has dried, you can play it like notes. … [Read more...] about MusicInk allows you to play a piece of paper
Leap Frog presents the LeapReader Reading and Writing System
If you are familiar with Leap Frog, then you probably know it as a company that makes education electronic toys, usually with a green and white color scheme. I recently had a chance to try out the LeapReader, which isn't really made for my age group, but for those learning to read. The LeapReader would best be referred to as a smartpen. This isn't one of those pens that … [Read more...] about Leap Frog presents the LeapReader Reading and Writing System
VTech InnoTab 3, for kids!
It seems like we live in an age where parents have tablets, and kids want to play on them more than adults want to work on them. Two weeks ago, Leap Frog unveiled the LeapPad Ultra, and it is a real trend to see tablets targeted for children. VTech, makers of a lot of educational electronic toys, have unveiled the InnoTab 3. It has a 4.3 inch touchscreen display, 2GB of … [Read more...] about VTech InnoTab 3, for kids!
Casio FX-9860GII Graphing Calculator
It seems like the best technology is the stuff that I wish I had as a child. I mean, there are great toys that I wished I had like the LeapPad Ultra, not to mention others like the Crayola Light Designer. I honestly wish I had Casio's FX-9860GII calculator in high school, or even in college. It isn't often that I get to review a calculator, but I was pleased when Casio … [Read more...] about Casio FX-9860GII Graphing Calculator