These days, kids need screens and batteries to have a happy holiday. These electronic goodies will keep your tot thoroughly plugged in throughout the season, and they make great holiday gifts.
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Youngster's PC
Don’t let the kid-friendly ergonomics fool you. The Tanoshi 2-in-1 Kids Computer is a fully functional PC that runs on Android 7.0 and has a 10.1-inch detachable touch screen. It comes pre-loaded with Google Docs and Sheets, a kids’ coding app, educational software and parental controls so your youngster age 6–12 can learn computer skills and complete school assignments on their own. $200. tanoshikidscomputers.com.
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Ceek and you shall find
Designed for use with virtual reality systems, the CEEK 4D Advanced Headphones attempt to re-create that surround-sound experience you get in movie theaters—with a twist. Sounds not only come at you from all directions, they also change in response to your movements. $250. ceek.com.
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Fingertip bliss
Perfect for your family gamer, the ROCCAT Vulcan 120 Series Mechanical Keyboard combines lights and tactile-feel switches for quicker inputs when the action is intense. It’s also got a silky feel for regular typing when it’s time to work on that school paper. $160. (914) 345-2255; roccat.org.
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You kNOW! it
Family game night just got interesting with kNOW!, a board game from Ravensburger that’s powered by Google Assistant. You can play the quiz game the old-fashioned way with 1,500 challenging questions, but having your digital companion involved allows the questions and answers to evolve based on your location, the day you’re playing and who you’re playing with. Google Assistant will also read the instructions out loud for you. $25. walmart.com.
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Gamer gear
Kids are serious about their gaming, and PowerA knows it. Their latest offering—the FUSION Pro Wired Controllers for the Xbox One—lets you map buttons on the fly, has a custom protective case and magnetic impulse triggers and it sports dual rumble motors, so you can feel what’s happening in your gaming world. $80. PowerA.com.
Tech journalist David Novak is editor of GadgetGram.com. Prices and availability are subject to change. Inclusion in this column is not an endorsement by South Carolina Living or any S.C. electric cooperative.