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The Yoto Music Box Is a Ray of Hope Amid the ‘Techlash’

NYT Technology Wednesday 01 July 2026, 09:01 UTC By Brian X. Chen and Sam Bush 1 min read
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Amid widespread “techlash” over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there’s still a way to make money while doing something nice.

Amid widespread “techlash” over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there’s still a way to make money while doing something nice.
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