Netflix redesigns Kids mode on Android tablets

Netflix ditches its dark and brooding layout for something bright and airy for its Kids mode on Android tablets. The streaming service goes from black to white and adds new circular icons to introduce some characters your kids are sure to recognize. Aside from the new look, Netflix also improved casting to Android TV and Fire TV devices. There’s also the usual bug fixes included in this update.

Source: Android Police

Skechers launches wearable tech for kids

By Sonya Davidson

I've always got my eye out for wearable tech that is useful and fun. A surprising entry into this category was unveiled earlier at CES by Skechers with something fun for kids which earned the company bragging rights with the title of "Best of CES 2015 Finalist". What's even more surprising is how quickly it will be introduced into the market. 

Skechers Canada has just announced the newest collection will hit the shelves running with the latest line called 'Game Kids' just in time for Spring Break. 

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Review: Kurio Extreme Tablet for Kids

By Sonya Davidson

As parents, how often do we hear our kids asking for our devices? My husband cringes at the thought of our younger one getting his sticky little hands on any of our devices for fear of dropping them or accidentally deleting apps and what not. I'm sure you've been there. 

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National Girls Learning Code Day

By Sonya Davidson

According to a new study, out of the Canadians that considered a career in technology, only 18 per cent were women.  A third admitted that the lack of encouragement to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees put them off entering the sector. 

To address this trend, MasterCard has partnered with Ladies Learning Code  and the University of Waterloo to empower more girls and women to pursue careers in technology. This exciting new program, entitled ‘National Girls Learning Code Day’, will see more than 700 girls (ages 8 – 13) and their parents take a FREE, 6-hour introductory coding class held simultaneously across the country on November 8th.

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