New study says over 3300 Android apps are collecting way more data than they should from kids.
It’s not surprising that as of late, there’s been a magnifying glass on privacy issues when it comes to technology, particularly as it relates to kids. Remember those WIFI-connected stuffed animals? Yikes. Well, in a recent study, researchers discovered...
7 fantastic Android tablet apps for creative kids
If you’ve got a kid like mine, it’s a full-time job just keeping up with her every growing interests, many of which happen to be digital. And no, I’m not necessarily talking about gaming and YouTube binge watching. From learning to code to creating...
Sponsored Message: Meet binj XS , the newest Android tablet that happens to be under $250
This is a sponsored message from binj XS tablet With all the features you’d want in a tablet plus a few more you might be wishing for, you’ll want to check out the brand new binj XS Android tablet, which remarkably starts under $250. With similar...
13 of the best Android apps for kids, all right on Google Play
Since so many of you write us asking for the best Android apps for kids, we are so honored that Google Play reached out too, asking us to be this month’s expert kids’ app curator in their family category! We get to join the likes of trusted...
The Remix Mini: An Android PC you can hold in your hands
At a time when it seems like our favorite gadgets are getting bigger, not smaller (hello, iPhone 6+) it’s pretty cool to discover the Remix Mini — an incredible new computer that you can easily hold in your hand. Seriously. Everything about the Mini kind...
Rounds app: A terrific Facetime alternative for Android users who want to talk to iPhone users.
I have a close-knit family. My sisters and I talk a lot any given week. The thing is, we all live in cities spread miles (and countries) apart, so we rely on social media, texting and, when time zones line up nicely, video chats. And with Mother’s Day,...
5 of the coolest new photo apps for iPhone and Android out now
As parents, we are not shy about our love of cool camera apps since that’s easily half the reason we all own smartphones in the first place. And we’ve experienced first-hand how a really great camera app — like the Camera+ 6 app — can really...
6 cool Android apps for sports fans to help you get the most out of the NCAA Basketball Finals at home
If you’re anything like the sports lovers in our lives, you’ve got the game on the big screen and your smartphone in your hand, flipping through Twitter, Facebook, and other cool Android apps for sports fans to help bring the game to life in the best ways...
Google launches Android Wear – First up, smartwatches
With the huge popularity of wearable tech and smartwatches, it’s no surprise that Google is leading the fray with Android Wear which they just announced today. And from I can tell, it’s worth getting excited about. Along with allowing the Android Wear user...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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