We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . Time for an adventure Excellent hardware for a kid's watch that is held back by a lackluster companion app experience. Chris Wedel 4 Mar 2021 0 Source: Chris Wedel/Android Central Wearables for kids are becoming more and more common, which why I wanted to do an Xplora X5 Play review. This device is more than just another wearable; it's also a phone. This opens up more possibilities as well as problems for families. The Xplora X5 Play attempts to combine many of the features that I have found in watches I have previously reviewed, like polished hardware of the GizmoWatch 2 and the camera found in the TickTalk 3 . Xplora is a brand based in Norway and has been making very popular devices for children in Europe for years, but the X5 Play is the first to make it to the United States. Using some standard features of kid's smartwatches like a parent-controlled experience and fun … [Read more...] about Xplora X5 Play Kids Smartwatch Review: Well-done hardware, but half-baked software
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FAA to Allow Most Gadget Use During Takeoff and Landing
The days of turning off your iPod or putting away your Kindle during takeoff and landing will soon be over. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Thursday that it will allow airlines to ease restrictions on portable electronic devices during all phases of flight. A cross-industry panel including airlines representatives, aviation manufacturers, passengers, pilots, flight attendants and officials from the mobile technology industry determined that most commercial airplanes "can tolerate" radio interference from light-weight electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones and e-readers. See also: Virgin America Just Launched the Sassiest Safety Video You've Ever Seen "These guidelines reflect input from passengers, pilots, manufacturers and flight attendants, and I look forward to seeing airlines implement these much anticipated guidelines in the near future,” Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said an FAA release . The FAA appointed the panel to look … [Read more...] about FAA to Allow Most Gadget Use During Takeoff and Landing