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When thinking of a drone, the image of a quadcopter probably comes to mind, and that’s what makes the Parrot Disco so unique. It’s a fixed-wing drone, with entirely different design and flight mechanics than just about anything else in the consumer drone category. Taking this for a few sessions feels like wielding power in the air.

If you saw my recent review of the Parrot Mambo Mini Quadcopter Drone and were intrigued by its amazing capabilities, you're really going to want to check out today's review. This time I cover a related drone called the Parrot Swing Mini Quadcopter with Camera & Controller. This one is, in many respects, even more amazing than the Mambo (even if the Mambo still is my favourite). Click on through to give it a look!

When it comes to getting a gift for a young child, do you opt to make mom and dad happy by getting a useful and cute piece of clothing, or aim to be the "cool" gift-giver and get a fun toy? There are several considerations to ensure maximum gift appreciation by going either route.

Today I've got a dual review that' also a bit of a duel review. It's the Traxxas Latrax SST versus the Traxxas LaTrax Teton. Click through and read on to see which one was the winner! (Hint: They're both equally awesome!)

Anyone with an interest in hobby drones is sure to want to read this review. It's of the all-new Parrot Mambo drone, which takes the entire concept of hobby drones to a whole new level. This thing has a canon that shoots small BB shot (gently), a grabber claw mechanism that can pick up small objects, and the obligatory built-in camera. It's a small, lightweight drone that doesn't try to compete with professional photography drones, but is still super fun! Click through and read on if you love flying & having fun!

Today it's all about the robots, and specifically the ones that are great for entertaining your family. But these bots aren't just fun, they're also highly educational. Click through and read on if you'd like to learn more about a few fun robots that are always eager to entertain & educate.

Join me today for a look at the VEX Robotics Construction Set - Robotic Arm. This set, which is a STEM learning toy, is a mechanical crane that you build yourself. It also actually works! If you'd like to learn all about this fun and educational kit, as well as see a brief video review in which I compare the VEX Robotic Arm to the VEX Robotics "HEXBUG" Spider that I reviewed 2 weeks ago, just click on through and start reading!

As we enter the holiday season, one of this year's most popular transportation options should be at the top of your gift list (whether for yourself or someone else!) Hoverboards are better than ever. Over the past couple years, hoverboard technology has taken a huge step up. They have their own safety certification, better mechanics to keep you on board and some even have bluetooth enabled features.

Today we consider 5 key questions that any potential hobby astronomer should attempt to answer before purchasing a telescope. The answers to these questions may help you to determine just how deep into the hobby you're destined to go. And I'll also include a few fine telescopic suggestions for your consideration. Click through to read on!

WowWee Coder MiP is a coding robot toy that teaches your kids how to code in a really fun and engaging way. We spent a week with him, and everyone wanted a turn with MiP.