Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio - Kids Tech for the Holidays

Sully is off in Amsterdam this week, so Rick is joined by his longtime assistant and intern, Axel as they discuss some great holiday gift ideas for Kids and the little ones this holiday season.

From toys to science and math tech to drones and compuer-related items. Kids have it made these days.
They talk some of their favorites.

Have a listen:

Kid's Tech Gift Ideas

1.  KIBO robot kit, from KinderLab Robotics

A unique robot toy that engages even the youngest children in active STEM/STEAM Learning. With KIBO, 4-7 year olds create, design, decorate and bring their own robot to life! KIBO kids' imaginations soar - all without requiring screen time!

Even if you've heard of KIBO before, there are a few new updates and add-ons that we have this year! This year there us a new activity center guidebook, 4 new module guides, a free throw extension and a marker extension set. http://kinderlabrobotics.com/ extensions-and-more/ and http://kinderlabrobotics.com/blog/press-releases/kinderlab-robotics-introduces-free-throw-extension-set-for-kibo-robot/.

Designed for open-ended play, KIBO lets kids make almost anything - a character from a story, a carousel, a dancer, a race car - anything the child can think of. They plan a coding sequence using the programmable wooden building blocks, scan their sequence with KIBO, press its button and watch their creation go!
When children build, code and decorate their own robot, they are learning invaluable skills that will lead them on the path for success in STEM/STEAM and future careers. Developed by Dr. Marina Bers after 20 years of child development research at Tufts University, KIBO is used in 54 countries and has been tested and approved by thousands of children and their caregivers.

KIBO is designed to teach children aged 4–7 to build, program, decorate, and bring their own robot to life without requiring any screentime. It serves as an open platform on which students can imagine and create their own robot. Students plan a coding sequence using the programmable wooden building blocks, scan their sequence with KIBO, press its button—and the robot comes alive.
 

2. Buddyphones
www.buddyphones.com

BUDDYPHONES WIRELESS WAVE
The world's only waterproof and wireless kids headphones, they also feature four distinct SafeAudio listening modes.  12 hours of battery life, starting at $49.99.

3. Octopus Watch V2
https://www.heyjoy.io/

Octopus Watch Motion Edition is the first icon-based watch that empowers kids by teaching good habits and the concept of time, while also encouraging them to stay active with its new fitness tracker. Kids are alerted by icons what they should be doing... creating good habits.
 

4. SparkChess
www.sparkchess.com

Something to do with family and friends over the holidays!

Keep the connection alive with family members around the globe with the age-old game of chess. The world’s first online chess game is here to deliver a first-class gaming experience to families and friends everywhere this holiday season. Grandparents and adults alike get the opportunity to teach the children of the family important strategy building techniques through the educational benefits that come along with this game.
Sparkchess is as accessible to experts as it is to novices, kids, and anyone else who wants to discover how enjoyable this ancient strategy board game really is. SparkChess is available in both free and premium versions, and delivers touchscreen chess online for Windows computers or Macs (Premium version: $14.99) as well as on an app for both Android and iOS users (Premium version: $6.99).
 

5.  Sphero products including...
Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen
    RRP: $299

Disney Cars Ultimate Lightning McQueen is the top of the line racer that’s packed with personality. With animated eyes, an animatronic mouth, and emotive suspension, experience Lightning like never before. Being a Piston Cup Champion, Ultimate Lightning McQueen was born to race. Connect to the app, hit the gas, and see Lightning respond to your commands with his personality on display, thanks to emotive actions and speech. Watch him lean into hairpin turns and drift like a pro. Use the app to build racing strategy. When you're not training, kick back and relax by watching Disney Cars with Lightning while he reacts to the movie. This. Is. Lightning McQueen. Faster than fast, quicker than quick... The Sphero Ultimate Lightning Mcqueen Vehicle is lightning.
 

Animated eyes
Animatronic mouth
Emotive suspension, actions, and speech Connects to phone app where you can build racing strategy or unlock more tools to gain a competitive edge
Reacts to the movie Disney Pixars Cars when playing
Sphero offers a range of amazing products for kids. Prices vary, but you can feel confident that you're going to get fantastic quality from this robotics company.

Star Wars fans will love the app-controlled Sphero R2-D2 and Sphero BB-9E, while Disney fans will enjoy the Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen and the Sphero Spider-Man.

On the other hand, the Sphero Bolt and SPRK+ are both fun and educational, designed to inspire kids to learn to code, as is the pint-sized (and priced) Sphero Mini.

Sphero Mini
$49.99
FREE STANDARD SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $25 IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S.
Product Description
Sphero Mini packs tons of fun into a tiny, app-enabled robotic ball. Drive, play games, learn to code, and more.