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There are some awesome toys, or gadgets (depending on your age, lol), that can be controlled by a iOS device, like your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Today we're going to look at the RC i-Spy Tank by Happy Cow.  




So what makes the i-Spy Tank so cool? It just looks like a remote control car, right? Wrong! This is far from just a remote control car! The camera on it's roof should be a good giveaway of it's features.

Controlled by your iOS device (iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch) by using the free app, i-spy toys, the i-Spy Tank can transmit sound and video back to your device, all in real time. The Tank's camera is manually adjustable, it can stream live video and sound with it's in-built microphone, and can even take still photos. It's actually like having your own little Mars Rover!

You can control the tank, by using the apps onscreen arrow controls, and your devices accelerometer, to make the device like a steering wheel. This little toy really makes a nice piece of spy-tech.

And now for some of the 'technical' information: The i-spy tank runs on it's own wireless connection with the range of up to 200 ft (unobstructed), and around 100 ft, around walls and in other rooms.


The i-Spy Tank, runs on 6 AA batteries, which of course are not included, and has a play time of around 80 minutes.

And sizes in at: 23.5 x 19 x 12 cm.

The RC i-Spy Tank will give hours of great fun for kids, adults, or spies. If you're looking for an awesome gift idea, this one is pretty hard to pass on!


*Also please note that apparently the iOS app does not currently work on devices running the latest software, iOS 7. If you don't have a iOS 6 device available, avoid buying for now.*







If a i-Spy Tank isn't your thing, there are some other great remote controlled toys by Happy Cow, like the Robotic UFO, or the i-Helicopter, which both, can fly! And are also really cool.

The Power Rangers are still going strong, and kicking the butt of evil space alien villains, while learning to work together as a team. The newest series, Power Rangers Super Megaforce, will begin in the USA on February 15th 2014 on Nickelodeon.

To get into the fighting spirit, why not download an app for free? From February 6th, the Power Rangers Legends (by Saban Brands LLC) game for iOS has gone free! (saving of $0.99).



The Legends game starts right back at the beginning, with the original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. You can play as the Green, Pink and unlock the Red Mighty Morphin' Ranger.

Power Rangers Legends features power-ups, weapons, boosts, different gear... that can be bought in the 'store'. And as the the game doesn't really pay out well and they aren't shy about offering you some in-app purchases to get some extra coins, powers and so on. Not a great thing for a supposably kids game.

And this game is not that easy, and can actually be quite hard... Not a great game for the easily frustrated.

The graphics are pretty good, 3D (not the glasses kind), Rangers sounds aren't accurate and are not from the show.

I wish I could say it's a fun, awesome game, but its not. It's too difficult for a kids game. With too many easily available in-app purchases.

But, hey, the game is currently free! So for the retro fans out there, download the game - it's fun for a little nostalgia.

And for fun, here is the original Green Ranger himself, "Tommy", playing the game on a iPhone. Also, if you're a fan of the show - go check out and like, Jason David Frank's Facebook page!





Power Rangers Legends

Available for: iOS (universal).

Price: $0.99, Currently Free (as of Feb 6th 2014).