Sphero spins off a new company to make robots for police, military use
A BB-8 robot would be less adorable working for police.
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Sphero makes its 'RVR' programmable tank robot available to all
It will set you back $250.
Sphero Mini Activity Kit offers a mini-bot and 15 lessons for $80
The company wants to bring coding lessons to the living room, not just the classroom.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Sphero acquires LittleBits and its set of scientific toys
Sphero now has over 140 patents in robotics, electronics, software and IoT.
The best coding kits for kids
From curious toddler to preteen inventor, and everything in between.
8RVR is a Sphero robot for budding tinkerers
For when your kids are ready to do more than just code.
Sphero gets into app-enabled music gadgets with the Specdrums ring
The new connected ring arrives this month for $65.
Sphero is done making licensed Disney bots like BB-8 and R2-D2
It will continue supporting their apps for at least two years, though.
Apple will offer over 2,000 free coding classes for EU Code Week
People can learn to code using objects like Sphero's Bolt robot ball.
Facebook and Sphero team up to offer coding robots to schools
The CodeFWD initiative focuses on underrepresented demographics.
Sphero Bolt is a robotic ball with programmable LED lights
It's lively, sparkly and will set you back $150.
Sphero branches out beyond robots with Specdrums acquisition
The company will release new colorful drum rings next year.
Sphero spin-off's Misty II robot is now available for pre-order
The personal robot will set you back at least $1,499.
Sphero cuts jobs and refocuses on education
Holiday sales weren't kind to the connected toy maker.
The best toys and coding kits for kids
This is the first time Engadget has included a kids' section in its holiday gift guide.
8Sphero’s R2-Q5 ‘Star Wars’ droid is basically a goth R2-D2
The app-controlled toy is a limited-edition, Best Buy-exclusive.
13Sphero's Mini app-powered robot is its smallest one yet
It's about the same size as a golf ball and only costs $50.
15Meet R2-D2 and BB-9E, Sphero’s new ‘Star Wars’ toys
They go on sale tomorrow as part of the Force Friday II festivities.
