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"Today's kids are growing up with connected devices in their hands, usually their parent's tablets. That's why each week we bring you the Top Kids Apps, along with other tablet-related news. Market research company, The NPD Group recently released a survey showing tablet use among kids has grown by 13 percent in 2012, compared to just 3 percent in 2011. \nSo it's no surprise the toy industry has quickly responded by coming up with a whole new category of games called 'appcessories,\" that bring gaming and other kid-friendly activities to the iPad. \nMattel's Apptivity line brings a physical element to games like Angry Birds and Cut the Rope. Holding a character from the game onto the tablet screen triggers the interactive game. It uses conductive technology, so the app recognizes what figure you're holding, and won't harm your screen.\n\nSEE ALSO: Appcessories: Changing the Way Kids Play\nCheck out the video above for a look at some of the hottest appcessories out right now, from Nukotoys\u2019 interactive \u201Ctrading\u201D cards to a stylus that morphs into a digital crayon, turning any kid into an online artist.\nLet us know what you think of using your tablet as a kid's gaming device. Will any of these toys make it onto your holiday shopping list? \nSearching for the perfect gift? Check out our helpful tips and tricks for holiday shopping:\n\nShopping Scams Await Online Bargain Hunters\n\t\nBuild Your Own Holiday Toys With littleBits\n61% of Online Shoppers Would Trade Privacy for Personalization [INFOGRAPHIC]\nTop Tech Toys for the Connected Generation [VIDEO]\n\t\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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