Sphero spins off a new company to make robots for police, military useA BB-8 robot would be less adorable working for police.By C. Fisher, 05.20.2020
Sphero makes its 'RVR' programmable tank robot available to allIt will set you back $250.By M. Moon, 10.22.2019
Sphero Mini Activity Kit offers a mini-bot and 15 lessons for $80The company wants to bring coding lessons to the living room, not just the classroom.By C. Fisher, 09.06.2019
Sphero acquires LittleBits and its set of scientific toysSphero now has over 140 patents in robotics, electronics, software and IoT.By C. Fisher, 08.23.2019
The best coding kits for kidsFrom curious toddler to preteen inventor, and everything in between.By T. O'Brien, 05.09.2019
8RVR is a Sphero robot for budding tinkerersFor when your kids are ready to do more than just code.By K. Naudus, 02.19.2019
Sphero's Specdrums rings bring beatmaking to your fingertipsTalent not required.By R. Lawler, 01.10.2019
Sphero gets into app-enabled music gadgets with the Specdrums ringThe new connected ring arrives this month for $65.By E. Alvarez, 01.06.2019
Sphero is done making licensed Disney bots like BB-8 and R2-D2It will continue supporting their apps for at least two years, though.By M. Moon, 12.18.2018
Apple will offer over 2,000 free coding classes for EU Code WeekPeople can learn to code using objects like Sphero's Bolt robot ball.By S. Krishna, 10.05.2018
Facebook and Sphero team up to offer coding robots to schoolsThe CodeFWD initiative focuses on underrepresented demographics.By A. Degeler, 09.25.2018
Sphero Bolt is a robotic ball with programmable LED lightsIt's lively, sparkly and will set you back $150.By M. Moon, 09.10.2018
Sphero branches out beyond robots with Specdrums acquisitionThe company will release new colorful drum rings next year.By K. Filippidis, 06.25.2018
Sphero spin-off's Misty II robot is now available for pre-orderThe personal robot will set you back at least $1,499.By M. Moon, 05.02.2018
Sphero cuts jobs and refocuses on educationHoliday sales weren't kind to the connected toy maker.By J. Fingas, 01.22.2018
The best toys and coding kits for kidsThis is the first time Engadget has included a kids' section in its holiday gift guide.By Engadget, 11.20.2017
8Sphero’s R2-Q5 ‘Star Wars’ droid is basically a goth R2-D2The app-controlled toy is a limited-edition, Best Buy-exclusive.By E. Alvarez, 10.06.2017
13Sphero's Mini app-powered robot is its smallest one yetIt's about the same size as a golf ball and only costs $50.By E. Alvarez, 09.29.2017
15Meet R2-D2 and BB-9E, Sphero’s new ‘Star Wars’ toysThey go on sale tomorrow as part of the Force Friday II festivities. By E. Alvarez, 08.31.2017