TECHNOLOGYMay 27 · 13:38 UTCTHE ATLANTICEllen Cushing

The Allure of the Anti-Screen-Time Toy

Bondu is a $300 AI-powered stuffed dinosaur marketed as 'screen-free' despite containing advanced computing technology. It addresses parental concerns about screen time, a topic highlighted by institutions like the American Academy of Pediatrics and surveys showing widespread guilt among parents over children's screen use.

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