Brain boosting toys for kids: WIRED highlights smart Lego and AI pets
WIRED’s roundup favors toys that turn music, balance, repair and AI into hands-on play, from $19 mats to a $1,299 drone.
By Riley Okafor/Senior AI Reporter
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WIRED’s roundup favors toys that turn music, balance, repair and AI into hands-on play, from $19 mats to a $1,299 drone.
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By Riley Okafor