8 Cool Tech Toys And Gadgets That Adults And Kids Love Equally
Gone are the days where adults watch their kids engage in gaming or playing with the latest technology with a combination of confusion and disdain. Today's parents, and even those who are childless by choice grew up playing video games at home and in the arcade. They are familiar with waiting for the latest and greatest bit of technology, and they know what it's like to be insanely jealous of the kid down the street who seemingly had all of the cool toys and gadgets the moment they came out.
Because of all of this, technology has become a point of bonding between adults and kids rather than a point of division. Not convinced? Let's take a look at 8 tech toys and gadgets that both kids and adults love. We'll start with the one that is getting the most attention right now.
1. Pokemon Go!
How could this list not include the Pokemon Go? It's the perfect example of something that appeals to both adults and kids. This is in large part due to the enduring nature of the Pokemon franchise. After all, kids who grew up watching the first incarnation of the show and playing the earliest video games are adults now, and many are starting to have kids. Pokemon Go was sure to be a hit with players of all ages. Kids are joining their friends in parks and other locations to catch Pokemon and battle one another, and adults are organizing midnight pub crawls around this game.
2. Power Up 3.0 Paper Airplane Adapter
When the person creating them employs proper care and attention, a paper airplane is a simple yet beautiful feat of aeronautical engineering. Adults who know the joy of launching a paper airplane that sails rather than nose dives will attest to this. This is why Power Up paper airplane adapter is so cool. It attaches to any paper plane and allows you to pilot your paper aircraft via your smartphone.
3. Interlocking Illumiblocks
This one is simple, but loads of fun. Interlocking Illumiblocks are lego-like blocks that can be snapped together to create a variety of structures, The blocks are also equipped with lights and connectors. This means the final creation, whatever it may be will also be illuminated. It's a great way to create an ever changing nightlight.
4. Mario Kart RC Cars
RC cars might not be the most innovative tech toys in the world, but these cars do a fine job of paying homage to the video game and letting kids and adults recreate the onscreen experience of playing Mario Kart in real life. Adults will love the joystick-like controls and the fast speed of the cars.
5. Mini Pro Segway
Don't confuse this neat little gadget with a hoverboard. This is one of the newest generation offerings from the segway corporation that allows riders to travel without fear of falling and without worrying about dreadful fire hazards. According to Segway miniPRo Review , using the MiniPro Segway doesn't take a lot of practice. This makes it a perfect gadget for parents and kids to enjoy together without worrying about safety or mastering a complex piece of equipment.
6. Sphero 2.0
Sphero is an app-enabled ball that can be driven with your smartphone. It interacts with a variety of apps, including those created by 3rd party developers. One example of this is Sphero golf. This app allows you to use your device as a golf club and the Sphero as your golf ball. However, the applications and potential uses are nearly limitless. Kids will love Sharkey The Beaver. This is an AR app that allows kids to roll the Sphero around and collect coins and other prizes.
7. View Master VR
All adults are familiar with the traditional view master. It was a cool toy that told stories, let kids look at pictures of exotic animals and foreign lands, and even brought familiar characters home. Now, the makers of View Master have partnered with Google to use VR technology. The new version looks familiar, but instead of enjoying a mini version of a slide show, kids and adults get to enjoy a cool virtual reality experience.
8. Anki Overdrive
Do you remember spending hours in your rec room with your friends racing slot cars on race tracks you painstakingly assembled? Do you remember the banks, the hairpin turns, and the loops? Picture the same thing, but even better.The racetrack is now a battlefield and everything is web enabled. Your controller is no longer a joystick, but your smartphone.
Anything that helps kids and adults relate with one another is a good thing. If it's technology and gadgets that make this happen then, huzzah! The important thing is that common ground is found and bonds are formed. If kids learn along the way, even better.
