But, in general, the category’s experimental “Cambrian explosion” moment seems to have passed - and the programmable robots have (mostly) taken over.Ĭonsolidation remains a big theme in the space. Product novelty also feels like it’s diminishing, even as maker hardware itself is flourishing (thanks to the likes of the Raspberry Pi). At the same time, it’s clear that sustaining a business selling educational gizmos/games is challenging, with a number of players winking out of existence (or taking an exit) since we last checked in. The learn-to-code category as a whole continues to mature, showing a strengthening (and welcome) focus on art and design, not just pure engineering. Gifts we’ve selected hit a range of price points - starting at $15 and topping out at just under $550 (for all the educational LEGO your kid could ever need!), with a spectrum of price points in between. The 20+ gift ideas (below) run the gamut from train sets controlled by colorful blocks, to robots that can draw, all the way up to a cute DIY handheld gaming console that’s really an experimental platform for teens to build on. We’re just starting to roll out this year’s gift guides, so check back from now until the end of December for more!įor this year’s STEM toy gift guide we’ve split out our recommendations by age for easier navigation. Welcome to TechCrunch’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide! Need help with gift ideas? We’ve got lots of them. Information about Unrapp, LLC can be found at. Currently, the company has users in the United States, Germany and Sweden. In August 2015 Best Mobile App Awards awarded Unrapp for best new app. The patented application sets itself apart from competitors with an interactive gift unveiling and exchange system. Unrapp offers a mobile platform for users to share gifts while capturing reaction videos during the unwrapping process.
The company began software development in 2014 and released their first application to the public in June 2017. Unrapp, LLC is headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL. Our longstanding relationships with Card issuers & ISV partners will see the immediate benefits as well." The Unrapp app delivers an extended range of features to our Retail & mTicketing platforms that make it much more enjoyable after the sale.
Unrapp is available for free download in Apple's App Store and Android Marketplace.ĬEO of SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc Massimo Barone stated "We first discovered the technology at TechCrunch in San Francisco this year and immediately took interest in the product. By Fall 2017, Unrapp, LLC plans to offer in-app gift purchases and partner with third party merchants as well as platforms for sponsored users such as businesses, artists, and celebrities to engage with followers. In v1.0, Unrapp will focus on sharing images. It bridges the gap between long distance loved ones, especially those that are deployed or in a different time zone." Unrapp has the ability to change the way users experience engagements, sonograms and other life milestones. "We missed witnessing the raw reactions and emotions that are expressed.
Steven Strohl one of The Founders of Unrapp LLC brainstormed the app after a series of disappointing experiences sharing big news and holiday gifts with his family in another state.