No, its not from Apple. Google missed this one too. The toy retailer, Toys R Us announced the introduction of the Tabeo, a seven-inch, Android-powered tablet for kids that will cost $149.99. The device is aimed solely at younger users, complete with specialized browser controls, pre-loaded educational apps and a curated app store to give kids access to a limited number of programs.
The tablet will run a version of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and will have the ability to connect to the Internet over WiFi. The tablet will only be available from Toys “R” Us stores or the company’s Web site. It will go on sale Oct. 21. To keep it kid-proof, the tablet also has a lime-green bumper to go around the outside, which should protect it when “dropped from low heights or bumped into other objects.”
Parents can limit the amount of time their kids can spend online, set access for specific days of the week or hours of the day, and can get e-mail alerts if their kids find some way around the limitations.
LeapFrog shares fell dramatically after the announcement, as investors are worried how their handheld, kid-focused devices will be able to compete with tablets running Android.
This item is primed to be a top seller this Christmas season.
2011 is expected to be an awesome year for gaming. Games have infused into our culture and its easy to understand why: they are a stress-reliever. Not only that, but with the Wii and Kinect from Xbox, they are becoming more interactive and good for the entire family. Some of my best memories as a kid was when the family got together and played board games. Even though the technology is much fancier, gaming together as a family offers the same results for your kids.
Last night, I excitedly installed the pre-release of the new Cooking Dash 3 Thrills and Spills. I’ve played a few casual games in my time, but haven’t delved into them lately. If you have played previous Diner Dash games, you will remember Flo & her Grandma as the main characters. They are back again, yet this time Flo and her friends are teenagers. 
My three year old has become a game addict. I know. . .all the statistics and parenting classes would not approve if they saw the depths this child will endure to do some gaming. Some families are heavily into sports, others are engulfed in fishing or outdoor sports, while our family loves computers. The Internet and games to be more precise. The problem lies in the fickle mentality of a three year old. An online browser game can be challenging and tiring to a young end-user. The rants of "I want a Batman game," or "I need a DIFFERENT game," are constantly being demanded.