Child-Centric Gadgets from YAPA, Nex, Yoto, Karri, Polaroid, Loog, and Freckle Redefine Kids' Tech
A new range of gadgets aimed at children is making its debut, combining connectivity, creativity, and parental control. Aetha has introduced the YAPA phone, the first home phone in the UK for kids aged 5-14, featuring a WiFi-based operating system and large buttons, available for £99.99. The Nex Playground console, priced at £215, includes five games and a Play Pass granting access to over seventy additional titles. The Yoto Player (4th Gen) retails for £119.99, while the Yoto Mini is available for £89.99, both offering audio stories and podcasts. The modern walkie-talkie, Karri Messenger 2, is priced at £89.99. Polaroid's Go (Gen 3) instant camera is offered at £79.99, and Loog's Piano is €269. Additionally, the forthcoming Freckle phone will feature parental controls and AI-driven challenges.
Key facts
- YAPA phone is described as the UK's first home phone designed for kids, targeting ages 5-14.
- YAPA phone pre-sale orders start at £99.99 via YapaClub.com.
- Nex Playground console costs £215, with a one-year Play Pass at £90.
- Yoto Player 4th Gen is priced at £119.99, and Yoto Mini 4th Gen at £89.99.
- Karri Messenger 2 costs £89.99 and requires a subscription for mobile network access.
- Polaroid Go Instant Camera Generation 3 is priced at £79.99.
- Loog Piano is priced at €269 and offers MIDI over USB.
- Freckle phone pre-order details are available at Freckle.tech.
Entities
Artists
- Tom Parsons
- Jonathan Bell
Institutions
- Aetha
- Nex
- Yoto
- Karri
- Polaroid
- Loog
- Fender
- Gibson
- Freckle
- Meta
- Wallpaper*
- Barbie
- Sesame Street
- Dreamworks
- Xbox
- Sky
Locations
- UK