The United States Amazon announced overseas the video calling device “Amazon Glow” for children that can project a 19-inch touchable virtual screen.
Amazon has already developed the “Echo Show” series, which is equipped with a display and can be used for video calls, but this is a product that adds a projector function and enables interactive communication between family and relatives living in remote areas and children. is.
First of all, with the projector function, you can project various images on the attached white screen. Then, using Amazon Glow’s companion app, you can enjoy games with “Tangram Bits” that combine graphic cards, content like digital picture books, and even digitally scanned pictures drawn by children as content.
In terms of content provided, we have partnered with Disney, Mattel, Nickelodeon, Sesame Street, and others. If you subscribe to Amazon Kids + ($ 2.99 / month, free for one year), you can also use thousands of children’s books.
An 8-inch liquid crystal display is mounted on the front of the main unit. The other party of the video call is displayed here. Equipped with a physical switch that disables the camera and microphone for privacy. Parental controls and parental contact management are also possible.
Amazon Glow is priced at $ 299.99, initially at a campaign price of $ 249.99, and will be available in a few weeks. The main unit comes with a 2-year warranty and can be replaced free of charge if a child breaks the product.
There have been many projectors and video calling devices that can project a keyboard on a desk, but Amazon Glow, which combines them, seems to strengthen the connection of family and relatives who are difficult to move due to corona. ..
Source: Amazon.com
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