by Liz Gumbinner | Life and Home
I’ve been predicting for a while now that soon, every home will be equipped with USB electrical outlets. It’s clear that our tech is moving in that direction, with more and more gadgets charging via USB instead of traditional 15 amp plugs. And when they...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion + Accessories
It’s been a while since we’ve found swanky USB jewelry worth a mention, so it’s nice to come across By Nordvik on Etsy, which makes pretty great looking flash drive bracelets and necklaces out of Copenhagen–where, let’s face it, all the...
by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys
I don’t know too many women, or men for that matter, who would say no to a box of Valentine’s Day chocolate. But if you find the big assortments a little ordinary for your taste, you have to check out this giant d20 Chocolate Die at Think Geek. It’s...
by Liz Gumbinner | Babies
If you’re looking for an awesome geeky baby gift for a kid who you’re hoping will grow up to be the next Marissa Mayer or George Lucas or Carl Sagan, as luck will have it, there’s a ton. From onesies to nursery decor and board books, here are just a...
by Liz Gumbinner | Photography
For those of you still committed to the pro quality of your dSLR, despite the fact that it weighs (a lot) more than your average smartphone, we salute you. Also, we think you deserve a nice way to prettify it: handmade camera straps from Etsy’s The Sweet Strap....
by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
While I am far from a germaphobe (my babies’ pacifiers were rather cozy with my pant legs) I do recognize that gadget cleaning should make it onto the to-do list, especially considering phones are pretty much the germiest things in the world. I have never...
by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps, Educational Apps
My six-year-old came home this week asking about Rosa Parks, impressed with what she knew of her story and, very shocked by it. I feel so fortunate thats she’s growing up in such a diverse community, that she couldn’t even comprehend a world where her best...
by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
I remember being wowed when I first saw the PTA parents at my school standing outside the entrance at drop-off, selling tickets to movie night or a school fundraiser, by swiping credit cards right into their iPhones with a Square Reader. Until then, I had thought it...
by Liz Gumbinner | Internet Safety
This week, parents–and anyone else with an iota of common sense–expressed outrage over the discovery of the Barbie Plastic Surgery App, whose name was soon changed to Barbara for legal reasons. As for ethical changes? Not so much. The app, rated for kids...
by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
While wearable fitness tech was easily the most buzzed-about topic at the International CES this year (and more on that in a bit), one trend I was really excited about for families is all the innovation in the world of home security systems. From baby monitors to...