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Top Picks This Month
Our editors' favourite finds, tested with real kids and families
Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) Review UK 2026: Alexa+ Arrives in the Kids' Bedroom
Hands-on Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) review UK: Alexa+ conversational AI, Amazon Kids+ content, parental controls, pros, cons and our honest verdict.
Lexibook Powerman Star Review UK 2026: The Budget Talking Robot That Punches Above Its Price
Hands-on Lexibook Powerman Star review for UK parents: what this walking, talking, programmable robot does well, its honest limits, pros, cons and verdict.
Code & Go Robot Mouse Review: Screen-Free Coding for Ages 4+ (UK 2026)
Our hands-on review of the Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse: screen-free coding for ages 4+, STEM.org authenticated. Honest pros, cons, £33.95.
AI Toys of the Future
From companion robots to coding kits — discover the right AI toy or smart tech for every age
AI Robots
Interactive companions that learn, play & grow with your child
STEM & Coding
Learn programming and engineering through hands-on play
Smart Toys
Connected toys with AI, app integration & smart features
Drones & RC
Programmable drones, RC robots & smart vehicles for all ages
The Right Toy, Every Age
Because a 5-year-old and a 12-year-old need very different things
Deep Dives & Buying Guides
Best Electronics Kits for Kids UK 2026 — 10 Circuit-Building Sets Tested
The 10 best electronics kits for kids in the UK for 2026 — snap-together circuit sets compared by age, projects and price, from £11.99 to £79.95.
Best Solar-Powered STEM Kits for Kids UK 2026 — 10 Eco Robot Builds
The 10 best solar-powered STEM kits for kids in the UK for 2026 — solar rovers, robots and planetariums compared by age, builds and price.
Best Kids' Cameras UK 2026 — 12 Top Picks for Little Photographers
The best kids' cameras in the UK for 2026. Compare instant-print, waterproof, video and AI-editing cameras for children by age, features and price.
Best Kids' Smartwatches UK 2026 — 11 Top Picks for Safety, Calls & Play
The best kids' smartwatches in the UK for 2026 — 4G GPS watch-phones with calling and SOS, plus no-SIM fitness and play watches, compared by age and price.
Best Microscopes for Kids UK 2026 — 10 Top Picks for Young Scientists
The best microscopes for kids and beginners in the UK for 2026. Compare digital, compound, stereo and smartphone microscopes by age, magnification and price.
AI Pet Tech in 2026: The Best Robot Pets and Smart Gadgets for Real Pets (UK)
From AI robot pets like Ropet and Eilik to smart cameras, feeders and trackers for real cats and dogs — the best pet tech you can buy in the UK in 2026.
Latest from AIToys
AI Toys Weekly: Screen-Free Companions, a US Chatbot Ban & the AI 'Crutch Effect'
This week in AI toys: screen-free companions arrive, a proposed US ban on AI chatbots in children's toys, and new research on AI's 'crutch effect' in learning.
Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) Review UK 2026: Alexa+ Arrives in the Kids' Bedroom
Hands-on Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) review UK: Alexa+ conversational AI, Amazon Kids+ content, parental controls, pros, cons and our honest verdict.
Lexibook Powerman Star Review UK 2026: The Budget Talking Robot That Punches Above Its Price
Hands-on Lexibook Powerman Star review for UK parents: what this walking, talking, programmable robot does well, its honest limits, pros, cons and verdict.
Best Electronics Kits for Kids UK 2026 — 10 Circuit-Building Sets Tested
The 10 best electronics kits for kids in the UK for 2026 — snap-together circuit sets compared by age, projects and price, from £11.99 to £79.95.
Code & Go Robot Mouse Review: Screen-Free Coding for Ages 4+ (UK 2026)
Our hands-on review of the Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse: screen-free coding for ages 4+, STEM.org authenticated. Honest pros, cons, £33.95.
AI Toys Weekly: A UK Safety Review, the AI 'Crutch Effect' & New Hands-On Toys
This week in AI toys: the UK government's new toy safety consultation, OECD findings on AI's 'crutch effect' in learning, and the best in-stock picks for parents.
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