Toon Goggles

Many of Toon Goggles customers use the service on children's tablets, especially Techno Source's Kurio7Anna Attkisson, [http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/tablets/techno-source-kurio-7 "Techno Source Kurio 7 Review"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506133436/https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/tablets/techno-source-kurio-7 |date=2021-05-06 }}, Laptop Mag, 09/14/2012 and Oregon Scientific's MEEP!Jeremy Dickson, [http://kidscreen.com/2012/09/12/toon-goggles-hits-the-meep-kids-tablet/ "Toon Goggles hits the Meep! screen tablet"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029162043/http://kidscreen.com/2012/09/12/toon-goggles-hits-the-meep-kids-tablet/ |date=2012-10-29 }},Kids Screen, 9/12/2012

• Some Features Include:
• 6 show categories including boys, girls, action, comedy, preschool, and educational
• 6 game categories including arcade, puzzle, sports, action, strategy and adventures
• News stories and educational content for kids and tweens
• TG Radio, a kid-safe music service with pop hits and soundtracks
• Parental control switch to monitor viewing
• UHD 4K streaming[http://blog.sony.com/press/sony-electronics-showcases-new-4k-ultra-hd-tv-line/ "Sony Electronics Showcases New 4K Ultra HD TV Line"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315180511/https://blog.sony.com/press/sony-electronics-showcases-new-4k-ultra-hd-tv-line/ |date=2017-03-15 }}, 1/25/2015
• Access over 3G/4G/Wi-Fi and ability to save cartoons for offline viewing
• Localized interface in 18 different languages for global use

The Toon Goggles application is developed by Toon Goggles Inc., a start-up based in Los Angeles. In 2011, a demo website (www.toongoggles.com) was created to take to MIPCOM to show animation companies the exposure they could receive by placing their cartoons on the Toon Goggles service.Jeremy Dickson, [http://kidscreen.com/2012/07/17/toon-goggles-secures-kids-content-from-brb/ "Toon Goggles secures kids content from BRB"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330021056/http://kidscreen.com/2012/07/17/toon-goggles-secures-kids-content-from-brb/ |date=2019-03-30 }},Kids Screen, 7/17/2012 The mobile application was created soon after. In 2012, the platform secured one of its first partnerships with Panasonic to appear on the VIERA Connect television.Jeremy Dickson, [http://kidscreen.com/2012/06/14/toon-goggles-content-to-reach-panasonic-smart-tvs/ "Toon Goggles content to reach Panasonic smart TVs"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028231502/http://kidscreen.com/2012/06/14/toon-goggles-content-to-reach-panasonic-smart-tvs/ |date=2012-10-28 }},Kids Screen, 6/14/2012 Toon Goggles has been pre-installed and promoted on a variety of devices for sale.

Stephen L. Hodge, Managing Director, spearheaded the creation of Toon Goggles in 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://gust.com/companies/toon_goggles_inc|title=Toon Goggles, Inc.|website=Gust|access-date=2018-09-07|archive-date=2018-09-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907183115/https://gust.com/companies/toon_goggles_inc|url-status=live}} James R. Cahall, Chief Technology Officer, heads the service's technology development and feature integration, including the company's move to offer 4K streaming.{{Cite news|url=http://www.powerslyde.com/powerslyde-profiles/powerslyde-profiles-stories-behind-the-apps-toon-goggles/|title=Powerslyde Profiles – Stories Behind The Apps: Toon Goggles|date=2013-11-19|work=powerslyde|access-date=2018-09-07|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-09-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907221243/https://www.powerslyde.com/powerslyde-profiles/powerslyde-profiles-stories-behind-the-apps-toon-goggles/|url-status=live}} Jordan Warkol, Director of Business Development was an actor for 15 years starting at the age of 4 playing 'Froggy' in the 1994 version of "The Little Rascals.".{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0912296/|title=Jordan Warkol|website=IMDb|access-date=2018-09-07|archive-date=2017-02-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217014104/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0912296/|url-status=live}}

Originally a free service, Toon Goggles now follows the Freemium model, offering users free content with pre-screened advertising and the ability to upgrade to the subscription service with an ad-free model.[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/10/prweb9958976.htm "Toon Goggles Initiates Subscription Based Service"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226060849/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/10/prweb9958976.htm |date=2015-02-26 }},PR Web, 10/01/2012

Toon Goggles has the following partnerships.

• Samsung
• Panasonic
• Sharp Aquos
• SonyEd Washington, [http://www.awn.com/news/toon-goggles-lands-sony-xperia "Toon Goggles lands on Sony Xperia"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100454/http://www.awn.com/news/toon-goggles-lands-sony-xperia |date=2016-03-04 }}, Animation World Network, 2/04/2013
• Roku{{Cite web |last= |title=Toon Goggles |url=https://channelstore.roku.com/en-gb/details/27021/toon-goggles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907183156/https://channelstore.roku.com/en-gb/details/27021/toon-goggles |archive-date=2018-09-07 |access-date=2018-09-07 |website=Roku |language=en-GB}}
• Western DigitalJeremy Dickson, [http://kidscreen.com/2014/01/07/western-digital-puts-on-toon-goggles/#ixzz2rEslB7Zf "Western Digital puts on Toon Goggles"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220074046/https://kidscreen.com/2014/01/07/western-digital-puts-on-toon-goggles/#ixzz2rEslB7Zf |date=2020-12-20 }}, Kids Screen, 1/07/2014
• VizioMercedes Milligan, [http://www.animationmagazine.net/top-stories/toon-goggles-vizio-partnership-kicks-off/ "Toon Goggles, VIZIO Partnership Kicks Off"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604160908/http://www.animationmagazine.net/top-stories/toon-goggles-vizio-partnership-kicks-off/ |date=2016-06-04 }},Animation Magazine, 8/04/2014
• Wide Open West[http://toongogglesinc.com/toon-goggles-launches-on-wow-ultra-tvs/ "Toon Goggles launches on WOW! Ultra TVs"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826031035/http://toongogglesinc.com/toon-goggles-launches-on-wow-ultra-tvs/ |date=2018-08-26 }},Animation Magazine, 12/15/2014
• Seiki{{Cite news|url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/seiki_toon_goggles_partnership_brings_4k_and_more_to_streaming_kids_video/prweb12148433.htm|title=Seiki/Toon Goggles Partnership Brings 4K and More to Streaming Kids' Video|work=PRWeb|access-date=2018-09-07|archive-date=2015-01-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128023334/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/09/prweb12148433.htm|url-status=live}}
• KD Interactive{{Cite web |date=2012-07-09 |title=Toon Goggles Partners With Techno Source on New Kurio7 Android™ Tablet for Families™ |url=https://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/7/prweb9664770.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120710142220/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/7/prweb9664770.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 10, 2012 |access-date=2022-05-10 |website=PRWeb}}
• Techno Source
• Oregon Scientific
• NetrangeJeremy Dickson, [http://toongogglesinc.com/netrange-deal-brings-kids-entertainment-platform-to-smart-tvs-everywhere/ "Netrange Deal Brings Kids Entertainment Platform to Smart TVs Everywhere"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045713/http://toongogglesinc.com/netrange-deal-brings-kids-entertainment-platform-to-smart-tvs-everywhere/ |date=2016-03-04 }}, 12/29/2014
• Southern TelecomWendy Goldman Getzler, [http://kidscreen.com/2013/05/28/polaroids-kids-tablet-to-feature-toon-goggles-content/ "Polaroid’s kids Tablet to feature Toon Goggles content"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806090126/http://kidscreen.com/2013/05/28/polaroids-kids-tablet-to-feature-toon-goggles-content/ |date=2013-08-06 }},Kids Screen, 5/28/2013
• Hisense{{Cite news|url=https://www.multichannel.com/pr-feed/kids-service-toon-goggles-signs-content-deal-over-top-provider-xumo-add-free-childrens-entertainment-20-million-devices-lg-smart-tvs-included-417325|title=Kids Service Toon Goggles Signs Content Deal with Over-the-Top Provider XUMO to Add Free Children's Entertainment to 20 Million Devices: LG Smart TVs Included|work=Multichannel|access-date=2018-09-07|language=en-us|archive-date=2018-09-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907183212/https://www.multichannel.com/pr-feed/kids-service-toon-goggles-signs-content-deal-over-top-provider-xumo-add-free-childrens-entertainment-20-million-devices-lg-smart-tvs-included-417325|url-status=live}}
• Idolian Mobilehttp://www.wxvt.com/story/22070655/idolian-mobile-to-add-toon-goggles-app-to-its-line-of-android-tablets-pcs {{Dead link|date=May 2022}}
• Nook[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130304005135/en/Toon-Goggles-Launches-Free-App-Barnes-Noble%E2%80%99s#.VNFEZl7F_T1 "Toon Goggles Launches Free App For Barnes and Noble’s Critically Acclaimed Nook HD and Nook HD+"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307225104/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130304005135/en/Toon-Goggles-Launches-Free-App-Barnes-Noble%E2%80%99s#.VNFEZl7F_T1 |date=2016-03-07 }},Business Wire, 3/04/2013
• U.S. Cellular[http://www.consumerelectronicsnet.com/article/Toon-Goggles-Brings-Kids-Mobile-Hub-to-US-Cellular-Customers-3708211 "Toon Goggles Brings Kids Mobile Hub to US Cellular Customers"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923210329/http://www.consumerelectronicsnet.com/article/Toon-Goggles-Brings-Kids-Mobile-Hub-to-US-Cellular-Customers-3708211 |date=2015-09-23 }},Consumer Electronics Net, 1/20/2015

• Other Partners:
• PacketVideo{{Cite news|url=https://www.awn.com/news/toon-goggles-signs-deal-packetvideo|title=Toon Goggles Signs Deal with PacketVideo|work=Animation World Network|access-date=2018-09-07|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027175918/https://www.awn.com/news/toon-goggles-signs-deal-packetvideo|url-status=live}}

In mid to late 2019, Toon Goggles was involved in the lawsuit Securities and Exchange Commission v. Toon Goggles Inc., et al.{{Cite web |title=SEC.gov {{!}} Toon Goggles Inc., et al. |url=https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/lr-24588#:~:text=The%20Securities%20and%20Exchange%20Commission%20today%20charged%20Toon,an%20unregistered%20broker-dealer%20in%20connection%20with%20the%20offering. |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=www.sec.gov}} According to the lawsuit, co-founder Ira Warkol held at least five unregistered broker deals to around 400 investors from August 2012 to late 2016, raising over US$19 million.{{Cite web |title=Toon Goggles & founder charged by SEC |url=https://kidscreen.com/2019/09/12/toon-goggles-founder-charged-by-sec/ |access-date=2024-01-13}} The lawsuit also stated that the commissions were performed under several entities, such as another start-up called NetKids and two divisions from Toon Goggles themselves: Dinomite Apps and Yeti Productions (both of which dissolved in 2015 and 2016 respectively). Toon Goggles also failed to get complete records of their investors, including the number of shares and money gained. Warkol neither admitted nor denied the allegations and agreed to a settlement stating that he had to return $2 million and pay another US$190,000 fine, along with being permanently banned from any future security sales.{{Cite web |title=L.A. Firm, Founder Charged in $19 Million Illegal Securities Offering {{!}} Chief Investment Officer |url=https://www.ai-cio.com/news/l-firm-founder-charged-19-million-illegal-securities-offering/ |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=www.ai-cio.com}} The case was settled on October 29, 2019.

A separate but similar preceding had the SEC accuse director of operations' Brendan Pollitz for facilitating broker-dealer registration violations. Pollitz agreed to a cease-and-desist order, paying additional fines of up to $43,589.{{Cite web |title=Toon Goggles & founder charged by SEC |url=https://kidscreen.com/2019/09/12/toon-goggles-founder-charged-by-sec/ |access-date=2024-01-13}}

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• [http://www.toongoggles.com/ Official Website]
• [http://www.toongogglesinc.com/ Informational Website]

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