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Tech Expert Amber Mac talked to Erin & Mike about some of the most innovative tech toys for the holidays!

 

FOR LITTLE KIDS – Ages 3-8

Moff Band US$54.99

Moff Band is a wearable tech toy that enhances imaginative play with sound. The toy looks like a watch on top of a slap bracelet. Once synced to the free Moff iOS app, the device works to deliver sound in real time matching the child’s arm movement. Depending on the sound they selected in the app, kids can move their arms to rock out playing an air guitar, cast magical spells or create the clickety-clack of a train speeding down a track. It’s pure whimsy and fun, and it turns anything you pick up into a noise maker.

Out now from Moff Inc, for ages 3-12, $54.99

VIDEO — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV_vISZs6LM

 

 

FOR BOYS – Ages 8+

BB-8 App-Enabled Droid by Sphero $149.99

Meet BB-8™ – the app-enabled Droid™ that’s as authentic as it is advanced. BB-8 has something unlike any other robot – an adaptive personality that changes as you play. Based on your interactions, BB-8 will show a range of expressions and even perk up when you give voice commands. Set it to patrol and watch your Droid explore autonomously, make up your own adventure and guide BB-8 yourself, or create and view holographic recordings.

• Authentic Movement // Guide your BB-8 with a smartphone or tablet

• Listens & Responds // BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice

• Holographic Communication // Record and view virtual holographic videos with BB-8

• Autonomous Behavior // BB-8 has a mind of its own – explore the Star Wars™ galaxy together

• Adaptive Personality // Your BB-8’s unique attitude and actions evolve as you interact

VIDEO — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1Y2WfcCb4M

 

 

FOR GIRLS – AGES 8+

Project MC2 Dolls US$29.99

Project Mc2™ is a team of four super-smart and seriously cool girls who use their love of science and their spy skills as they go on missions for secret organization, NOV8™ (that’s “innovate”!). They’re real girls with real skills ready to take on anything.

VIDEO — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fDZtDc24l0