The cool new features of the new PlayStation 4
It's only the beginning of summer, but with the release of the brand new PlayStation 4 console, I can practically hear Christmas wish lists being scribbled in crayon all over the country. While the console design isn't all that impressive (anyone else look at it and...
Breaking news: Facebook launches video on Instagram
With the popularity of the Vine app for Twitter, we're not surprised that Facebook just announced that they've added video to the Instagram app in the newest version, and we've got the scoop! This afternoon, Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom announced that users will now...
Disney Interactive, now on your Xbox 360
With so many families using their video game consoles to watch television programming, this news from Disney and XBOX is definitely something to get excited about. The new Disney app for Xbox 360 will give families (like us!) access to some of the coolest programming....
What you need to know about Facebook photo comments
As you might have seen, just yesterday Facebook launched photo comments, now allowing people to respond to your posts and updates with a picture. If you're wondering how to use this feature, or better, manage what could be a barrage of photos in your comment stream,...
Build a neighborhood with Toca Builders.
Dropping, smashing, stacking, painting--Toca Boca's newest app for kids, just out today, encourages kids to do them all, and I'm excited as much as my kids are. Really. Our actual playroom walls could use a break. While all Toca Boca apps encourage creativity and...
Great tech gift for a kid, even from tech-averse gift givers
Even since I was a kid, gifts with batteries were somehow considered higher on the Awesome Gift Continuum but still, I get that not every parent wants a child's head buried in a screen. So this is one gift that fulfills all the techy fun a kid would hope for, with...
AT&T Street Charge means Free charging stations. Free solar charging stations. And in NYC no less.
I figured the big news about ATT's free mobile charging station program would be taking place somewhere like San Francisco or Portland or Austin. But nope, NY mamas like me--and those who visit our fair northeastern hamlet--are in luck when their phone power is down...
How to keep track of what your kids download
I feel for parents of teens these days, who not only have to contend with the usual teen angst, but also have a whole new set of digital obstacles to face with their kids texting and app-downloading and web surfing. Not to mention apps like SnapChat (eek). Thankfully,...
iPhone stickers that make your iPhone cooler than the others. That are otherwise the same.
We've been seeing MacBook decals and stickers for a while--you know, the Snow White holding the Apple (logo) and so on. But we just found these stickers just for your iPhone. And wow, are they fun. The smartphone stickers by the Sticker Company are...
Stylish laptop cases for less: Whoo, Knomo goes on sale!
My linen Knomo London laptop bag is still my favorite for summer--and not just because it's a constant source of compliments (though that helps). All their bags are as stylish as they are well-constructed, and I could see my next purchase being from them as well. So...
A robot that’s ready for summer too
Poking around one of my favorite online shops, Fat Brain Toys, I was looking to see what's new and geeky and cool for kids now that school is close to letting out around here. That's when I came across this robot. But it's no ordinary robot; it's a robot made for...
Songs about dads: 5 kids’ music downloads for Father’s Day
No matter how your family is spending this Father's Day, we've rounded up some great songs about dads and "dad-themed" tunes to download and blast throughout the house or car. (Because really, Papa was a Rolling Stone...not the most loving lyrics.) Today, no one will...
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Happy Father’s Day cool dads!
On this Father's Day, we hope you're all doing exactly what you want to be doing today, with exactly who you want to be doing it with. And if you still need a last minute gift for a dad in your life, we've got a quick idea. May we recommend a quick stop over at Jib...
My iPhone case? Oh, it’s a Chanel.
I've heard of knock-off designer phone cases and tech accessories before, but never anything quite like this. The Chanel Nail Polish iPhone cases is guaranteed to bring smiles and raise eyebrows--should fashionistas still be able to do such things post-Botox....
Building your own Lomo camera is a snap!
DIY photography just got more extreme and fun because now you can actually build your own camera. The hip kids at Lomography have piqued our geek with the Konstruktor DIY kit, which includes everything you need to build and decorate your own functional Lomography...
Let your kids help re-write a children’s classic, big bad wolf and all
There are a few app developers who we know will turn out something great, before we really even test it out. Not a lot, but a few. That's the way we feel about developer Nosy Crow, but of course, we had to take a look at this new app release just to be sure. Aaaannd,...
Getting creative with gift cards for last minute Father’s Day gifts via Facebook Gifts
Okay so you know you're supposed to be doing something productive, like say getting that last minute Father's Day gift, but instead you're on Facebook. Not just me, right? Fear not! Perhaps it's kismet, in fact. Because that's just the place you may find what you're...
Agit8: Music and social media come together to help fight poverty
Social media can do wonders in pulling people together in support of a common cause. We've seen its impact on helping victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes, the Boston Marathon bombings and other catastrophic events. And for years, music has had the same effect through...
Baby thermometers keep getting smarter with these 2 brilliant options
When I first had a baby, I remember the frustration of buying a pricy baby thermometer--only you couldn't actually use it on a baby under 6 months. D'oh. It's amazing how far technology and thermometers have come since then. Whether you have a baby or a big kid (or an...
Have you tried turning it off and on?
As someone who's become increasingly technically savvy over the years, I can't tell you how many tech issues I've solved by following one simple rule. That's why I love this shirt--especially for a geeky dad gift. I'm pretty sure any self-proclaimed IT guy (or...
Geeky baby gifts for the future geniuses of the world
Swaddle your baby with love. With tenderness. With math and science! Don't worry, these swaddlers are totally organic. (Organic science? Hm...sounds like a great baby gift to us.) The lovely 100% organic cotton swaddle blankets from Uncommon Goods are the perfect way...
Apple’s iO7 and iTunes Radio are coming: Why we’re excited. And why you should be.
Yesterday's big Apple announcements included the introduction of the overwhelmingly awesome new iO7 operating system. In our minds, this could be a game changer for those of you on the fence about investing in an Apple phone, with helpful features up the whazoo. It...
Projecteo: A mini projector for your Instagram photos
We've found no shortage of cool things to do with your Instagram photos, from canvas prints to iPhone cases, and pretty much everything in between. Well now, you can project them onto your wall with this amazing little gadget. Projecteo is a mini projector for your...
Waking is a little easier (and more fun) with the Wake app
Between my daughter making spontaneous bedside appearances at 1AM, getting up to use the bathroom and other random nightly occurrences, I'm lucky if I ever get a full night's sleep. It's no fun getting jolted by an alarm clock as it is, but if I had to use one, this...