Technology is part of every aspect of our lives. But amongst the innovation, there are questions about what exactly we’re trading in for these advancements. Do smartphones actually disconnect us? Has Google made us stupid? And is making friends with robots messing up our kids?

At age 5, around half of children go online every day, increasing to about two thirds by 8. By the time kids reach adolescence, 95% are on smartphones and tablets. In Brazil, an app from telco brand Vivo ensures that kids learn a little before they dive into a digital playground.

Growth in smart watch sales might be slow, but could the most promising market for smart watches be kids? Jerry Chang, founder of Jumpy, believes so. He was so struck by his children’s interest in his smart watch that he created one especially for them.

Kids want to grow up as fast as possible, but how much responsibility should they be given? Mobile banking app Osper has a debit card that looks just like mum and dad’s. It's helping the UK's seven million 8- to 18-year-olds by “instilling good money habits earlier in life.”

Mysterious and manicured professional ‘unboxer’ DisneyCollector has produced over 1,200 videos on YouTube, and is captivating children around the globe. But what exactly is the appeal of watching a pair of hands remove the plastic packaging of Peppa Pig figurines?

Knowing how to code is an increasingly important skill, but getting a young child enthusiastic about programming isn’t easy. Can gamifying the education process with toy robots help create a new generation of computer scientists?

Young parents in America not only work more hours than their parents did, but they work longer days than any other country, leaving less time to spend with their kids. Toymail offers a new channel of communication for parents to stay in touch with their children.

If you were aged between 6 and 12, what might your favourite brand be? Many people would guess Disney, Nickelodeon or Toys R Us - or maybe a sweet food brand, like Oreos or M&Ms. But a 2014 survey revealed that it's actually the Apple iPad.