Touch sensitive audio-visual input/output device and method

A touch sensitive audio-visual input/output device comprising:

• i. an internal core comprising:
• an outer housing;
• a controller, the controller associated with at least one processor and at least one memory store;
• at least one light emitter associated with the controller;
• at least one audio output component associated with the controller;
• and
• at least one actuator associated with the controller and configured to transmit touch inputs to the controller to control operation of the device;
• wherein the controller, the at least one light emitter, the at least one audio output component and the at least one actuator are provided within the outer housing, and wherein the outer housing of the internal core has a plurality of flexible wings each overlying the at least one actuator to transmit touch input to the at least one actuator;
• and
• ii. a flexible, translucent outer casing for at least partially enclosing the internal core, wherein the outer casing is removable from the internal core.