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...
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A whole world to explore with the new and improved Google Maps
If you've been using the Google Maps app like pretty much everyone else, you might not know that the desktop app is about to get a complete overhaul. Here's a rundown of some of the most important changes and what you need to know. 1. A whole new look for Maps The...
Kids’ music download of the week and world-premiere video: Recess Monkey’s Walkie Talkies
Among all of our favorite kids' bands, Recess Monkey is one of the best, partly because these three Seattle educators aren't afraid to get down and be silly, but mostly because their music is just so upbeat and interesting. So we are thrilled to be able to premiere...
A smartphone stand you can throw in your purse
To say that my kids like looking at pictures and videos on my smartphone is an understatement. But when they are doing it together, there's the inevitable vying for space and arguing over who gets to hold the phone. That's why I need this awesome gadget. From Joby,...
Some helpful tips for the new and improved Gmail tab browsing
Good news for Gmail users: The interface just got a little more organized, and whether you use it on the Web, on your iOS or Android device, you can keep those 3,420 emails in check with some of the new features. And the new feature of the hour? Tabs! Organization...
Shiny Party: A fun educational app for preschoolers. Especially when it’s free.
During those moments when you let your preschoolers have a little screen time or app time, my favorite word has always been "educational." If they are going to make my iPad sticky with their little fingers, they might as well being learning something too, right? ...
Hot time, summer in the city
I know a lot of people like dreamy, impressionistic sunset and floral photos on their iPhone cases. It can be an nice balance to the coldness of the technology. But me, I've always been partial to strong graphics and pop-y colors. This Buildingburgh iPhone case...
Your kids’ favorite Nickelodeon shows: Now on Amazon Prime. Free!
If you are Amazon Prime member, your tablets may soon be taken over by your kids (if they haven't been already). Amazon just announced that Prime members can now instantly stream popular kids' programs from Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., directly to Prime Instant Video....
Your photos go heavy metal with PostalPix: an easy app that rocks
As much as I love my camera phone, I tend to forget to do anything with those photos, since downloading them to my computer means one extra step in a day that is already too full of "extra steps." So my overworked brain is thankful to find an app for both iOS and...
Tech gifts for dad under $150: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Recently we shared our favorite Father's Day tech gifts for dad under $50. But if you want to spend a wee bit more, that opens up a whole world of cool gifts that you can steal from him. I mean, give to him. Here, a few gifts we know the dads in our lives would love....
Piquing our Geek: August Smart Lock
I'm not sure about you but I think I win the award for most keys lost. Well that's all about to change thanks to this amazing new technology. The August Smart Lock is actually safer than keys, and gives you access to any place that you have the lock installed with...
Shazam does your listening for you, only now bigger and better
With kids like mine who love listening to music, having an app like Shazam that helps me identify songs (to play back for them over and over again) is a huge benefit. And that technology alone still amazes me every time I use it. How cool that you that you can hold...
Google Play Music All Access. Yes, another streaming music service, but is it for you?
Following the heels of Twitter's new music service launch last month, Google has also entered the streaming music fray with a music service of its own. Dubbed Google Play Music All Access (don't really roll right off the tongue, we know), this is also a way to...