{
  "id": 10210156,
  "title": "I bought a digital camera for my kid, but all she does is play games on it, so I'm getting this 4-star device instead — and it's just $30",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/i-bought-a-digital-camera-for-my-kid-but-all-she-does-is-play-games",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-27T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/cameras-photography/i-bought-a-digital-camera-for-my-kid-but-all-she-does-is-play-games-on-it-so-im-getting-this-4-star-device-instead-and-its-just-usd30"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gadget Dad, a tech enthusiast and parent, recently found himself in a dilemma after his daughter's outdated digital camera began to be used primarily for playing games. Determined to reignite her passion for photography, he turned to his reviews team for advice. After considering several options, they all agreed on the Kodak Charmera, a compact and affordable camera rated 4 stars by Nikita Achanta, one of their seasoned reviewers. While the Charmera boasts a modest 1.6MP sensor, it offers a variety of filters, stickers, and fun features that could pique her interest once again.",
  "summary": "I wanted to get my kid a cheap camera that she would actually use; here's the one I picked.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gadget Dad's daughter uses outdated digital camera for games",
    "Kodak Charmera chosen as 4-star alternative by reviews team",
    "Charmera features filters, stickers, and fun elements"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}