Gizmos at CES offer kids a chance to learn and play

LAS VEGAS - The children's section at the giant Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month touted "innovations that enable 21st century kids to learn and play smarter than ever".

The timing may have been unfortunate following revived concerns of the dangers of too much technology for young children.

But as the debate swirled, exhibitors at the Las Vegas extravaganza sought to showcase devices aimed at health, education and entertainment for youngsters, including educational robots.