Amazon made a bevy of announcements today related to FreeTime, their platform that brings kid-friendly content — such as books, games, and movies — to handheld devices. The most interesting news, however, comes in the form of the Kindle Kids Edition: an e-reader aimed at a younger audience.Boasting a six-inch, 167 ppi e-ink screen, a battery that lasts for weeks, and an adjustable brightness level, the new product is essentially a 10^th generation Kindle with a kid-proof case. However, it also adds ‘Achievement Badges’ for children to earn, a 'Word Wise' system that automatically displays definitions above tricky words, kid-friendly wallpapers, and a few other new features. The Kindle Kids Edition starts shipping on October 30^th, but you can pre-order one starting today. Also included in the purchase price of $109.99 is a one-year subscription to FreeTime Unlimited and a 2-year warranty.The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition was also announced, but it's really just the Fire HD 10 tablet with a  2-year warranty and one year of FreeTime. These are also available for pre-order with a price of $199.99, with a shipping date of October 30^th.

Finally, Amazon revealed that FreeTime is making its way to the Fire TV Stick, certain Fire TV Edition smart TVs, and Echo Show devices. Most of these devices come with a one-year subscription to the service. Once it runs out, parents will have to pay $4.99 a month, or $2.99 if they are Prime members.

Source: BusinessWire