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As a parent, the thought of giving your child a smart device can be anxiety-inducing with the plethora of online dangers lurking. Pinwheel, a kid-friendly tech company, has come up with a brilliant solution for parents who want to keep their children connected without handing them a phone.
### A Smarter Watch for Kids
The Pinwheel Watch is a cutting-edge smartwatch tailored for kids aged 7 to 14, offering a safe alternative that blocks access to social media and the internet. Equipped with parental management tools, GPS tracking, a camera, voice-to-text messaging, engaging mini-games, and surprisingly, an AI chatbot, this watch is designed to cater to the needs of both kids and parents.
The sleek black design and slightly larger screen than an Apple Watch make it a stylish accessory for tech-savvy youngsters. Priced at $160 with a $15 monthly subscription, the Pinwheel Watch hit the market last week and has been making waves since.
### Meet PinwheelGPT
One standout feature of the smartwatch is its AI assistant, “PinwheelGPT.” Unlike traditional AI chatbots, PinwheelGPT is programmed to provide a safe space for kids to ask questions on a wide range of topics, from everyday queries to school-related concerns. However, some parents may have reservations about AI chatbots due to the risk of misinformation and over-reliance on digital interactions.
### Safety First
To address parental concerns, Pinwheel has implemented strict safeguards to ensure a secure online environment for kids. The AI chatbot is trained to avoid sensitive or inappropriate topics and encourages children to seek guidance from trusted adults. Parents have full visibility into their kids’ interactions with PinwheelGPT, allowing them to intervene if any red flags arise.
### The Future of Wearable Tech for Kids
Having already made a mark with their child-safe phone in 2020, Pinwheel’s foray into the smartwatch market is a natural progression for the company. By focusing on the kids category in the booming smart wearable market, Pinwheel aims to carve out a niche for itself in competition with major brands like Apple and Fitbit.
With features like voice-activated calls, text messaging, a camera for video calls, and parental monitoring capabilities through the “Caregiver” app, the Pinwheel Watch offers a comprehensive solution for tech-savvy kids and peace of mind for parents.
The Pinwheel Watch is currently available in the U.S., with plans to expand to the U.K. in the near future. Keep an eye out for it on Amazon later this summer, as Pinwheel continues to revolutionize the world of kids’ wearables.
