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STEM coding toys — toys that emphasize science, technology, engineering, and math — are on the rise. Amazon recently experimented with a program that delivers STEM toys to subscribers’ homes, and ...

Looking to spark your child's inner engineer? Coding kits, bots, and techie toys are a great way to start. PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of ...

A brilliant toy and an even better educational tool. Virtual pets have been a fascination for decades, taking various forms throughout the idea’s infancy. From video games to robots and everything ...

Cozmo was supposed to be the new face of robotics for Anki, previously known for its collection of connected toy cars. After Cozmo’s launch last October, the company offered SDKs for research groups ...

Is coding a craze now? From the looks of what holiday toy shoppers have to choose from, learning to code has been considered a priority, even with preschoolers! That said, early adopters and even ...

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