2 . Every year, toy companies from around the world gather at the Toy Fair. The event this year is magical and exciting. All the toys on show are developed with fun and learning in mind. Here are some of the best items at Toy Fair 2020.

The best toy for babies: Baby Shark Dancing DJ

We have all listened to the Baby Shark song, but that doesn’t mean that kids have fully understood it. The Baby Shark Dancing DJ will be available in the fall. This toy plays five Baby Shark songs and includes two games, so it will be sure to get little feet moving.

The best coding toy for kids: Botley 2.0

The Coding Robot Coding toys had a big year at Toy Fair, especially as kids today are being introduced to coding earlier and earlier. That’s where Botley 2.0 comes in. The latest Botley comes with a remote control with simple commands: forward, back, quarter-turn, and so on. So kids will have to pay attention to their surroundings before entering in the data to get Botley to perform the actions they want.

The best toy for preschoolers: BriteBrush by WowWee

There is nothing like a game to make brushing teeth more fun, and BriteBrush by WowWee is intended to teach kids how to brush their teeth well by using musical games to strengthen good habits and using songs to help kids learn about proper brushing techniques.

The best Star Wars toy: The Child

Baby Yoda, or The Child, swept Toy Fair this year as a must-see item. The Child is as completely lovely as The Mandalorian in the Star Wars.

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5 . Let’s face it: Life is hard. But it doesn’t have to be, especially if you have the following products. From a workout mirror to a water purifier, your day today routine is about to get a lot easier.

Tempo Move

$495 SHOP. TEMPO. FIT

Tempo makes exercise truly convenient from your own home. You may recognize it as one of the many workout mirrors on the market, but the new tempo move system allows you to easily connect your phone and their apps to a TV, and follow along with all their wonderful classes.

VIVE Flow

$499 AT VIVE. COM

Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. The Vive goggles are, well, a pair of goggles not unlike something you’d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set-up that’s suitable for things like watching Netflix, or meditation (冥想). It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands.

Hisense 75”U 80X0GR 8K ULED Roku TV

$1, 800 AT BEST BUY

8K sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable version, have got some time with the tech. You can finally bring the deep color output and astonishing detail into your living room. Calling it “afordable“ may be a little overstate, but compared to most 8K TVs which all run over $5, 000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got.

LARQ Water Purifier

$139 AT LIVELARQ. COM

Larq just made your water cleaner with light technology. The best part is that it somehow manages to taste clean and fresh too. And while I thought it may be a trick, I’ve forced friends, family, and strangers to compare, and they all agree. Even if you don’t care about clean water, you’ll care about that, right?

6 . Great Apps For Learning A New Language

You might be surprised at how much you can gain from the apps on your phones. Here we’ve chosen four apps that can act as personal language tutors.

Duolingo

The app boasts a simple learning system and easy progress tracking. Plus, it makes all these educational features available for free. If you want an ad-free experience and other extras, you can pay for Duolingo Plus. The app encourages you to keep going, even if it’s just for a few minutes each day. The exercises are interesting, switching between different types of practice in order to test your reading, listening, and speaking as you progress.

Rosetta Stone

This app especially suits people who have time to si t down and dedicate blocks of time to language learning. We like this app’s clever and intuitive (易懂的) use of flashcards, as well is its pronunciation training exercises.

Memrise

With a colorful, friendly interface (界面) and a gentle learning curve (曲线). Memrise is perfect for those who want to learn the basics of a language. And as a little confidence booster, Memrise displays summary screens at the end of each exercise, tracking your progress to fluency.

Babbel

Babbel provides a mix of conversational topics that teach you how to use the language in real-life situations. Its combination of repetition and variety has been carefully adjusted, However, the app’s interface isn’t quite as polished as some of the other options. This app gives you the added bonus of a pronunciation trainer. But you can’t get far without paying it a fee.

8 . Accommodation is probably the most important parts of your vacation. With vacations made easy, you can have many choices. Look through the most popular destinations below.

Nashville, TN

Known as “Music City”, Nashville is one of the hottest spots to visit. There are different choices, so whether you want to be near the Grand Ole Opry and have a costly stay at the famous Gaylord Opryland Hotel, or would rather enjoy a more budget (预算)-friendly downtown Nashville hotel, you’re sure to run your vacation smoothly.

Lake Tahoe, CA

With amazing sightseeing cruises (船游), water sports activities, and the beauty of the largest Alpine lake in America, a Lake Tahoe vacation provides a memorable experience. After a day out on the lake, relax at a hotel in the area such as Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort, Destination Hotels & Resorts, or Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly one, you can stay at the Rodeway Inn.

San Antonio, TX

Explore the historic city of San Antonio, TX, through its rich activities, attractions, and historical monuments. There are hotels such as the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk and the Super 8. So, whether you want to swim in the outdoor pool at the Omni Hotel or stay close to the airport at the Hilton Garden Inn, you can find one suiting your needs.

Pigeon Forge, TN

The Great Smoky Mountains area is the perfect place to experience beautiful sightseeing. You can enjoy a wonderful view and drifting (漂流) adventures at the Creekstone Inn, Pigeon Forge, TN; or enjoy a more low-key experience at Econo Lodge Sevierville.

9 . Rice fields art recording the beautiful landscape of the harvest season in China and reflecting farmers’ simplicity and romance have gone popular on Kuaishou, a Chinese leading short-video platform.

Layered with different colors, these art pieces spread vivid patterns across the vast fields, representing the harmony between nature and farmers.

Web editor: Chai Haorui

Silver accessories have a long history in the culture of the Miao ethnic group. Their silver processing technique has been handed down and innovated on from generation to generation and has been made the national intangible heritage. Nowadays, silver accessories have gained popularity among youngsters.

Miss Xue is one of the craftspeople who have mastered this technique. Let’s watch the video and see how she makes a unique silver bracelet.

Yi embroidery(刺绣), one of China’s intangible cultural   heritages, made a splendid appearance in Beijing in September during the Beijing Fashion Week. The Yi people have created exquisite embroidery over the years, knitting unique patterns on costumes and accessories. How does it look? Click to find out.

Peking Opera is a key element of Chinese culture. Nowadays, some young performers are quite innovative, like Guo Xiaojing, who makes videos integrating this traditional intangible heritage into modern everyday life. These efforts popularize this old art form in a fashionable new way.

Web editor: Lang Yun