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Kid-Tech Leader Pinwheel Spotlights Safe Devices at Greater Philadelphia Device Fair
Kid-Tech Leader Pinwheel Spotlights Safe Devices at Greater Philadelphia Device Fair
Live demos and smart tech for kids at community event hosted by PA Unplugged and MyPhone by Ooma.
WHAT: Kid-safe smartphone maker Pinwheel will exhibit and provide hands-on demonstrations at
the Greater Philadelphia Alternative Device Fair on Sunday, November 8 at the Chester County Council. The community event, presented by PA Unplugged and MyPhone by Ooma, offers parents and educators alternatives to traditional smartphones and social media to help children foster independence while staying connected safely.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Test-drive Pinwheel smartphones built for kids and teens, featuring parent-managed apps and no social media or open browsers.
- Meet the Pinwheel team for live demos, Q&As, and day-of purchases.
- Attend presentations by child development and tech researchers. Access community resources, raffles, and hands-on kids' activities.
WHEN: Sunday, November 8, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
(Exhibitor tables open at 2:00 PM; speaker sessions take place at 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM)
WHERE: Chester County Council, Scouting America
One Scouting Way
Exton, PA 19341
WHO: Featured Guest Speakers:
- Jill Anderson, M.A. (Educational Psychology) – Parenting in a “Digital Age”: How Devices Are Changing Family Dynamics
- Lila DiMasi & Kelly Flynn (Duckworth Lab, University of Pennsylvania) – Cellphone Bans and Self-Control: Findings from 100,000 Educators
- Audience: Local parents, K–12 educators, pediatric health advocates, and children.
VISUAL & INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
B-Roll / Photography: Children and parents interacting hands-on with Pinwheel devices, vendor exhibits, speaker sessions, and the on-site kids’ activity area.
- Interviews:
- Pinwheel representatives discussing current screen time trends, youth mental health, and the growing national demand for safe first phones.
- Local parents and educators sharing firsthand experiences transitioning away from traditional smartphones.
- Expert speakers on the impact of mobile devices on attention spans, family dynamics, and classroom self-control.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dana Ryan, Pinwheel