From Old-School to Cutting-Edge: Gadgets & Gifts for Tech-y Kids

Re-imagine play time, without relying too much on a screen. These toys will help you do it!

By Kipp Jarecke-Cheng November 13, 2014

Your kids fingers swipe faster than you can say, abracadabra. Put the magic back into technology this holiday season for even the most digitally-savvy mini-techie. From nifty gaming systems to robotics to electronic kits, your kids will flip for these gifts. Flip through the gallery to make those tiny smiles 100 watts bigger.

Build Your Own Speaker

Bose, creator of high-end headphones and speaker systems, recently launched a new build-it-yourself, customizable Bluetooth speaker kit squarely aimed at kids ages eight and older who love music and DIY projects. Literally a snap to build, the BOSEbuild Speaker Cube kit includes durable parts that clip together—no tools required—to easily assemble a high-performance Bluetooth speaker that aspiring music studio engineers can control using any mobile device running iOS 8.0 or higher. Customizable lighting effects and swappable silhouette covers allow for further personalization, while hands-on discovery with magnets and electromagnets demonstrate how sound and speakers really work. Although BOSEbuild Speaker Cube is a bit of a splurge, it’s the kind of cool tech gift that’ll have your wannabe DJ and junior sound designer doing the dab in no time.

Available at Amazon, $149.