Netflix just released a standalone gaming app for kids

Netflix just released a free app called Playground for smartphones and tablets. This is a gaming app for kids, aged eight and under. It's available to all Netflix members on any tier, and the company promises it doesn't have ads or in-app purchases.It also works without a mobile or Wi-Fi connection. Netflix says this makes it the "perfect companion for long airplane rides or grocery trips." Kids do love their screens.The company promises an "ever-growing library of games" for children. The platform launches with titles based on some massively popular franchises. There's something...