EPISODE · Dec 21, 2017 · 11 MIN
Don't Get Your Kid an Internet-Connected Toy
from Security, Spoken · host WIRED
For last-minute shoppers, tech toys hold a special appeal. They’re crowdpleasers, and generally available with two-day shipping—or faster—from any number of online retailers. Stapling on internet connectivity also might make these flashy kids gadgets sound all the more appealing; it’s not just a teddy bear, it’s a machine learning teddy bear. On the other hand: don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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For last-minute shoppers, tech toys hold a special appeal. They’re crowdpleasers, and generally available with two-day shipping—or faster—from any number of online retailers. Stapling on internet connectivity also might make these flashy kids gadgets sound all the more appealing; it’s not just a teddy bear, it’s a machine learning teddy bear. On the other hand: don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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