January 24, 2020 07:40 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/24/21080293/pentagram-yoto-smart-speaker-kids-hitclips-nfc-cards
Pentagram designed a smart speaker thats like HitClips for kids
The Yoto Player, a connected speaker for kids, has more in common with old-school cassette players than smart speakers like Amazon Echo or Google Home devices. It deliberately doesn’t have a microphone, camera, or a screen — it’s really just designed to play audio, but through NFC-enabled physical cards. Inspired by Montessori teachings that emphasize tactile learning and encourage kids to have a level of independence, the cards are loaded with songs, audiobooks, and podcasts to let kids choose what they want to listen to. It was created by two parents who wanted to minimize screen time for their kids — compare to Bluetooth speakers that need to be paired with a phone — and after a successful Kickstarter run with its first version, Yoto...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/24/21080293/pentagram-yoto-smart-speaker-kids-hitclips-nfc-cards
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