Fusing fun with learning, new ‘STEM’ toys debut
Posted on USA Today, August 20, 2016 Tech columnist Marc Saltzman breaks out his favorite toys that stimulate interest in science, tech, engineering and math learning. Now that summer is winding down, parents may be looking for ways to keep the kids entertained after school or on weekends. The good news: many of today’s toys reinforce … continue reading
CHECK OUT THESE INGENIOUSLY DESIGNED RECORD PLAYERS
Sounding good and looking great, these are some of the more special portable record players you will ever see. If playing vinyl didn’t already make you look really really good, these portable record players will give you that extra touch of pizzazz when throwing on your favorite 12″. Fumihito Taguchi’s beautiful and elegantly simple designs … continue reading
The 10 Most Over-the-Top Turntables in the World
Posted on robbreport.com, JULY 17, 2016 VIEW SLIDESHOW Known as phonographs, gramophones, record players, or turntables, the altar of the dark vinyl disc has enjoyed a popular revival in recent years. However, for audiophiles, vinyl records have remained a constant presence. Over the years, a small handful of companies have been quietly toiling away to … continue reading
Does music sound better on vinyl records than on CDs?
Posted on now.tufts.edu, July 11, 2016 Paul D. Lehrman, a lecturer in music and director of the music engineering minor program, weighs in on the debate Vinyl is back, no doubt about it. Sales of vinyl records have been soaring, although they still represent only a tiny fraction of the music industry’s revenues: about 2 … continue reading
Chinese start-up Makeblock aims to help students learn programming for robots
Posted On scmp.com – Friday, 08 July, 2016 Chinese hardware start-up Makeblock aims to help students build robots and learn to write computer programs in a fun and educational way as the trend of incorporating robotics into education becomes a global. The Shenzhen-based company, which has an open source construction platform that allows users to easily put … continue reading
Chinese start-up Makeblock aims to help students learn programming for robots
Posted On scmp.com – Friday, 08 July, 2016 Chinese hardware start-up Makeblock aims to help students build robots and learn to write computer programs in a fun and educational way as the trend of incorporating robotics into education becomes a global. The Shenzhen-based company, which has an open source construction platform that allows users to easily put … continue reading
Ion Audio To Bring Ford-Branded Audio Line To Market
Posted on www.twice.com, 21st June 2016 Ion Audio is teaming with the Ford Motor Company for a line of officially licensed audio products “inspired by Ford Motor Company’s iconic vehicles.” The company will launch Ford-branded turntables and Bluetooth speakers “We are unreservedly enthusiastic about partnering with such an iconic and prestigious global brand as Ford,” said Paul Buckley, marketing … continue reading
Arckit GO Colours enters finals for Best Toy for Kids Award
Posted on toynews-online, June 16 2016 ‘We’re all keeping our fingers crossed here, as we have serious competition’, says Arckit’s Damien Murtagh. Arckit’s architectural kits GO Colours has entered the finals for the ASTRA Best Toys for Kids Award, in the Constructive Play eight plus years category. The Best Toys for Kids Award has been designed to … continue reading
Solar Stone is a Speaker That Looks Like a Rock, and is Totally Solar Powered
Posted on chipchick.com By Chance Kinney · On June 10, 2016 Poolside audio has become something of its own market recently, as Bluetooth speakers have increasingly been made water-resistant, water-proof, or even buoyant. Ion Audio is taking a slightly different approach by making something that blends into the scenery — but as the name suggests, the best part is that … continue reading
Swedish creative toy start up Strawbees continues US growth by signing Barnes & Noble
Posted on mynewsdesk.com, 1st June 2016 Strawbees is a Gothenburg creative toy and edtech start up that follow up a triple digit growth in 2015 by signing Barnes & Noble, the largest book store chain in the United States. Strawbees expects to triple sales in 2016. ”United States is one of our key markets, and signing … continue reading
