My kid wanted a phone - here's why I got her this smartwatch instead

ZDNET's key takeaways The Fitbit Ace LTE is a kids' smartwatch and fitness tracker that costs $230 (on sale for $150 right now), with a proprietary Ace Pass LTE data plan costs $10 a month or $120 annually. The Fitbit Ace LTE features a rich, kid-friendly platform that is easy to navigate, and the monthly fee is inexpensive. However, the watch doesn't feature sleep-tracking insights or support for receiving images or voice messages, and parents don't get a phone number with the data plan. $149.95 at Amazon $149.99 at Best Buy $149.95 at Target more buying choices The Google Fitbit Ace LTE is a kids' smartwatch typically priced at $230, but you can get it for $150 with this discount. Google recently launched the new Fitbit Ace LTE, a kids' smartwatch that gamifies physical activity to encourage movement in exchange for playtime on the device. The coolest thing about it is that Google doesn't skimp on the features; it's a great smartwatch on its own, so you can presumably trust it to ... Read full article.