{
  "id": 7772285,
  "title": "The Curator: Gadgets for kids who aren’t quite ready for a smartphone yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/the-curator-gadgets-for-kids-who-arent-quite-ready-for-a-smartphone",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T11:00:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/12039417/best-devices-for-kids/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Curator offers a curated selection of gadgets designed for children who are not yet prepared for a smartphone. These devices provide a safe and enriching alternative to unrestricted internet access, catering to kids who still crave technological engagement. The range includes screen-free audio players, instant-print cameras, e-readers, walkie-talkies, and smartwatches equipped with parental controls. By offering these options, The Curator aims to keep children entertained and stimulated without exposing them to the potential pitfalls of social media and constant notifications. Parents are encouraged to stay informed about these products, as they can be subscribed to receive updates twice a week from The Curator. Additionally, subscribing Global News as a Preferred Source on Google will ensure that more of these stories appear in search results, broadening the readership and availability of such tech solutions for young users.",
  "summary": "Discover kid-friendly tech without social media or endless notifications, from screen-free audio players and cameras to e-readers, walkie-talkies and smartwatches.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}