Kidos to launch at CES
The new interactive website KIDOS which I do voices for is launching this winter! See press release below:
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Miranda Kendrick www.kidoscomputer.com
Company:Kidos Inc. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kidos/87435813751
Phone: +(1) 347.325.2236 Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidos
Email: miranda@kidoscomputer.com
Turns a parent’s computer into a child-friendly device for games, videos, music, books, web, children’s email, photos and more.
High quality content includes Sid the Science Kid, Lazy Town, Babar, Miko, The Wiggles and many more from an ever growing global library
New York, NY, January 5th:
Kidos Inc, located in New York City, will be introducing Kidos and launching the public beta at 2010 International CES. We will be located at booth number 3427, the Kids at Play section in the North Hall.
David Van Osdol, Founder and CEO of Kidos will be demonstrating at Kids@Play on Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm presented by Warren Buckleitner, Ph.D, Editor, Children’s Technology Review.
Kidos’ beta is available for the first time to the public at CES. www.kidoscomputer.com
Please visit the stand and give us your feedback!
Kidos recognizes the huge challenge parents face today in identifying and delivering the right content to their children so they can learn, develop and play. The computer is the obvious solution and children are eager to use it, but it also poses a risk for both the child and the computer.
Kidos has developed one of the world’s largest libraries of high quality kids’ content along with an easy-to-use kid ‘operating system’ for parents’ computers. Through its iTunes-like store, parents can now find and download trusted international content in over 25 languages…including books, videos, music, learning applications, games, and art. Kidos finally allows parents to customize their child’s content experience to their precise needs and wants.
Designed for kids aged 3-7 years, the free downloadable software turns a parent’s computer into a child's computer by creating a secure interactive environment that protects both the child and the machine. Parents can then safely leave their child to play and learn on their own.
“Kidos is a safe place to leave your kids to play and learn. It provides quality educational and entertaining content from around the world. Kidos understands kids and their interests - and their parents feel good about it!” Dr. Alice Wilder, Ed.D, Chief Content Officer, Kidos
Kidos features:
Free, downloadable operating system for kids
Premium content from around the world
Tailored to your child’s needs, customized by parents
Learning content aligned to state standards
Content in 25 languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Arabic, Hindi & Mandarin
iTunes–like store provides a large range of trusted content to choose from
Parents can add their child’s favorite web sites for a safe internet experience
Parents can add their own content like home videos, photos and music
Excellent source for language learning
Kids get to play and learn in their own fun, interactive and personal space
Kidos Inc:
David Van Osdol Founder and CEO:
David Van Osdol founded Kidos after struggling to find good quality educational and foreign-language content that he wanted to share with his two young sons. He also wanted them to be able to use his computer without risking their safety or his computer’s. He has used his passion and business experience to build Kidos into a global platform capable of altering the landscape of children’s media. Before founding Kidos, David built a successful business as a global portfolio manager with Citigroup. He lives with his wife and children in Manhattan.
Dr. Alice Wilder, Chief Content Officer:
Dr. Alice Wilder earned her doctorate in Educational Psychology at Columbia University’s Teachers College before becoming Director of Research and Development and Producer/Writer for the Nick Jr award-winning show Blue’s Clues and its spin-off “ Blue’s Room”. Her work in the field has fundamentally impacted the way children’s content is produced and consumed. Her ground-breaking work won her numerous academic awards and has been written about in Malcolm Gladwell’s best-selling book, The Tipping Point, and a new book from Vanity Fair author Dade Hayes, Anytime Playdate. Dr. Alice is also the co-creator and Head of Research and Education for the breakout hit reading show “Super Why!” and PBS.
ZAG Ltd, Brand Development:
ZAG (www.zaginvention.com) is a global brand invention business established by the global advertising company BBH with offices in London and New York. ZAG specializes in brands, whether it is inventing new brands or leveraging existing brand assets. ZAG's three primary services are Brand Invention, Brand Consultancy and Brand Evaluation.
Advisory board: Scot Traylor, Founder and CEO of 360KID, David Kleeman, President, American Center for Children and Media, Oliver Goldman, Principal Scientist, Adobe Systems, Dr. Jan Plass, New York University, Chris Vance, Managing Director of ZAG.
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