Fidget spinners are not just a fad – ask any ballpoint-pen clicker | Katherine Isbister

Despite sometimes being an annoying distraction for others, such items can have practical uses for adults, and perhaps even childrenThe fidget spinner craze has beensweeping elementary and middle schools. As of May 17every one of the top 10 best-selling toys on Amazon was a form of the hand-held toy people can spin and do tricks with. Kids and parents are even making them for themselves using3D printers and othermore homespun crafting techniques.But some teachers arebanning them from classrooms. Andexperts challenge the idea that spinners are good for conditions like ADHD and anxiety. Meanwhile, theKickstarter online fundraising campaign for the Fidget Cube – another popular fidget toy in 2017 – raised an astounding US$6.4 million, and can be seen on the desks of hipsters and techies across the globe.Continue reading...
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