kids tech

  • Fireshark’s immersive game theater is like laser tag—only way, way better

    Fireshark’s immersive game theater is like laser tag—only way, way better

    The Fireshark platform offers unique social gameplay across the floor and along four walls. Kent Johnson, founder of Wichita-based Fireshark Gaming, came up with the idea for an immersive theater 18 months ago out of a desire to create something for his teenage sons to enjoy. “He has three sons, all in high school and middle school,” said…

  • With its second class, Tech Journey already seeing positive results in kids

    For the second summer, the hallways of Des Moines’ Central Campus have echoed with the sounds of students, if only for a few days. The second annual Tech Journey camp wrapped Friday afternoon with a presentation as well as student show and tell open to parents, media and members of the community…

  • LittleHoots helps parents scrapbook on the go, capture kids’ creativity

    What do you do as a parent when your 3-year-old daughter says, “You need wine”? Or what about when she’s 4 years old and, when asked if she needs to take a nap, responds with “No, I wanna power through.” If you’re most parents, you laugh and wish someone else was in the room with…