Happiness is music on vinyl. Which either makes you really cool or really old.

by Liz Gumbinner | Random Coolness

Vinyl is back with a vengeance, which means it’s getting even cooler to proclaim that no, really, you always preferred the sound to digital music unlike those other wannabes who only jumped on the bandwagon after Crosley came along. Love this screenprint that...

Moshi Audio: Affordable in-ear headphones with built-in cable management is music to our ears

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

I’ve been using in-ear headphones more and more for phone calls lately, and I’m finding that what’s good for listening to music isn’t always ideal for chatting. Even if there’s a built in mic. But I’ve really been liking a couple of...

Roku 3 makes Roku more relevant than ever. As in, get one.

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment

Back in 2009, when Roku was just a Netflix streaming device, it was pretty forward-thinking. Still, it became obsolete fast as tech often does; the video quality wasn’t fabulous, and over the next few years, streaming movies could be accessed in other ways that...

The cutest way to know whose iPhone charger is whose. Or…Whooz.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

We’ve featured a few ways to ID your gadget cords and keep (ahem) other members of the household for claiming them as your own. From a simple DIY craft project with Washi Tape to monogram decals, now there’s one more idea: adorable stickers....

5 cool vintage book cover cell phone cases: Because you’re not playing Candy Crush, you’re reading, right?

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

I still have that Giving Tree iPhone case bookmarked for purchase one day. There’s something about the idea of wrapping a new-fangled phone in an old- fashioned book cover that makes me really happy. The only thing better: a case made of a whole collection of...

Priceblink: Still the easiest trick to save money shopping online.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

When I first installed Priceblink for my browser a few years back, I called it one of my top tech picks of the year. Since then, this amazing online price comparison tool has come a long way. And you’ll definitely want to check it out, especially if you plan on...

Need a new desk lamp for back to school time? Today’s a good day to do it.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

I don’t know about you, but we’re spending the rest of this weekend getting ourselves ready for school to start. (Yes, the NY schools don’t start for a whole extra week.) That means getting the kids’ desk set up–and mine too. Fortunately,...

A designer iPad clutch to take you stunningly into fall

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

If you’re looking for a snazzy new accessory for fall but can’t entirely justify the purchase, then look for a tech accessory. At least that’s what I do. Especially when it’s as gorgeous as this one.  The makers of one of my very favorite...

Using your iPhone 5 with iPhone 4 docks and devices

by Liz Gumbinner | Travel

I will admit that one of the things that has kept me from upgrading to an iPhone 5–besides the pending iPhone 6 that’s coming out–is the need to upgrade like a zillion chargers, docks and other accessories. The move to lightning connectors can be...

Where’s Waldo? Right there, on your camera

by Liz Gumbinner | Photography

I am a total lomography geek–I love everything about it from the quality of the photos taken with real film, to the fun lenses, and even the funky cameras themselves. And now there’s a lomocam to bring your favorite storybook world-traveler right to your...