“Little Tikes has a whole new series of kids’ toy kitchens full of interactive technology. The MagiCook Kitchen comes with pretend food embedded with electronic tags (RFID) that can be read by sensors on the stovetop which then respond with the appropriate comment in three languages (English, French, and Spanish).”
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Sprint has announced the launch of yet another NFC-enabled handset, the LG Optimus Elite. Billed as an “eco-friendly” smart phone, the Optimus Elite will be available on Earth Day (April 22) for $29.99 after rebate with a new two-year contract. The Android 2.3-powered handset features a 3.5-inch capacitive touch-screen, 800 MHz processor, 5 MP rear-facing camera and camcorder, virtual QWERTY keyboard and mobile hotspot capability supporting up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices. read more »Kraft has rolled out vending machines in Chicago and New York that give out free pudding samples to adults. The machines estimate the age of the individual by using facial recognition technology, according to a report in the Daily Mail. read more »Parents in the capital city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, can now keep tabs on their children’s academic records with the swipe of their Emirates ID card. read more »The British government has advised that schools will not be able to use students’ biometric data unless parents consent, reports politics.co.uk. The government’s advice, released on Tuesday for consultation, was updated to include items from the newly enacted Freedoms Act 2012. This new advice will take effect in September 2013. read more »As the need for security increases, whether its K-12 or on college campuses, educators certainly don’t want to turn their schools into fortresses. While certain elements, such as or metal detectors, may be necessary evils, some security experts believe that creating a good relationship with students could be just as important. read more »Grade school students in the Brazilian city, Vitoria da Conquista’s are using school uniforms embedded with RFID chips to alert parents if they’re not attending class, according to The Huffington Post. read more » |
