Piquing our Geek: The Wocket Wallet could be the future of smart wallets

by Kristen Chase | Travel

I’m completely on the wearable tech bandwagon, but I’m definitely still skeptical about the whole smart wallet concept. That doesn’t mean I’ve written it off completely, which why I’m very intrigued reading about the new Wocket Wallet....

Mimobot gets power hungry

by Liz Gumbinner | Travel

Clearly mobile charging technology is about the hottest tech trend these days, just as we predicted back in January. Especially now that we can’t leave home without something that rings, vibrates, or keeps your fingers occupied on your commute. (Take that...

ChargeCard USB charger fits in your wallet. For real.

by Liz Gumbinner | Travel

I have to love a product that is not only brilliant, but scores points for a super clever name, too.    The ChargeCard USB charger (get it?) is credit card size, so you can carry one right in your wallet. Which is so much more compact and...

Jonathan Adler merges style with techy substance

by Julie | Travel

Of course we adore gadgets for all the amazing ways they make life easier, more productive, or even just more fun. But we’re especially fond of technology that combine functionality with gorgeous design. And yep, Jonathan Adler does it again. We pretty much...

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...

Piquing Our Geek: Cleaning water with UV light

by Jeana | Travel

I wouldn’t call myself a person who particularly likes to “rough it.” Call me crazy for wanting plumbing. That said, I have gone camping on a couple of occasions and do envision taking the kids to teach them about enjoying the great outdoors. And...

The Kii to easy mobile charging

by Liz Gumbinner | Travel

I have become a die-hard devotee of mobile chargers, from portable battery packs and charging cases to other portable power sources. The one issue: I am a die-hard misplacer of the cables that often connect them. Don’t ask. But aha! A brilliant solution. From...

The Wahoo Swim Monitor: A high tech solution to keep kids safe in the water

by Liz Gumbinner | Travel

Now that we’re fully immersed in swim season, as parents we’ve always got safety on the brain. Recently we discovered The SEAL System, a really clever gadget and companion app to help you monitor your kids in the water. Now, there’s another inventive...

The SEAL System: Tech to keep kids protected around water

by Jeana | Travel

The minute the temperature rises above 70 degrees, my kids are in the pool. Now they’re proficient swimmers, but I spent the earlier years of their lives hovering over them like hawks, concerned about pool safety. I still am always on alert, and I’m glad...

Swanky designer tech accessories for 50% less? Yes, please.

by Liz Gumbinner | Travel

When Cole Haan tells me they’re having a sale, I jump. And when they have some swanky tech accessories on sale, I jump here to tell you all about it too.   Hurry over and find this awesome Hermitage Kindle Fire Case down to just $39.95 instead of the...

Say it with speakers: a customizable Jambox makes an awesome gift

by Shari | Gear + Hardware, Travel

Not to feed into any stereotypes or anything, but in general, guys like tech. Oh sure, maybe your fella would be pumped to get a t-shirt inscribed with “World’s Greatest Dad” for Father’s Day, but let’s just say, for argument’s...

Yo quiero Cordito

by Liz Gumbinner | Travel

The more gadgets I feel I need to travel with, the more cords I find I’m cramming into a little zip bag–which means the more cords I’m frantically untangling when I realize the power on my phone is down to 2% and I need a charge. A better solution?...