The coolest tech gifts for dad under $50: 2013 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Now that it's June, we're excited to share some of our favorite tech gifts for Father's Day. This year, we thought we'd break it down by price--because even if you've got a tech-loving dad to shop for, it doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune. (Then again, we'll...
Kids’ music download of the week to benefit Oklahoma: Look for the Good People
Along with doing what we can to support the people still struggling in Oklahoma after tornadoes struck recently--and then again just this weekend--we've also been doing what we can to reassure our kids that they are safe and protected, even when scary things happen....
Get personal for Father’s Day with a custom camera strap
Even though I'm the designated family photographer, I see plenty of dads who always have a camera in their hands or around their neck. That's why I love the idea of these cool camera straps for Father's Day. The reversible camera straps from Phyllis Strap...
5 of the coolest tech Pinterest pins from this week
Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out what pins you might have missed this week. 1. A brilliant way to eliminate cord and earbud tangles once and for all. 2. Don't miss this round-up of free kindie rock music downloads--so great for...
A techie hostess gift that keeps you unplugged
We're always looking for cool hostess gifts (and have the Pinterest board to prove it), but if you're visiting someone who's a little more tech than twee, here's an awesome idea. The acrylic keyboard coasters at CKIE are so fun, right? The set of 2 black and 2 white...
A deal on the Sonos audio system in time for Father’s Day: Music to our ears.
Because I'm a huge Sonos evangelist and pretty much want everyone I love to own one, I was poking around the site to get some Father's Day tech gift ideas. As it turns out, there's a deal right now that's too good to pass up. If you're considering dabbling in this...
7 cool things people are doing with Instagram right now
While we adore Instagram, we still approach the Facebook takeover of Instagram with a healthy dose skepticism. Still, the network only seems to be growing, and the fact that there are so many cool things people are doing with their feeds these days renews our hope in...
Let’s chat! But with our mouths. The Talk Dock will help.
Remember when "chatting" involved a receiver comfortably nestled between your chin and shoulder while you paced the kitchen, tethered by a springy coil that was fun to wrap around your finger? If not, congratulations on not having eye wrinkles yet. If so, welcome...
A newfangled eco-friendly audio speaker from the olden days of yore
The gift for the dad who has everything? Well thanks to technology, there are increasingly more everythings out there in the world each day, which makes the search easier. A little easier? Okay, not that much easier. But if you've got an audiophile dad to shop for and...
Tell a beautiful story with your iPhone photos. Disney will help.
To write this post, I just checked my cell phone's Photo Gallery to see how many pictures I've collected. 318. Three hundred and eighteen photos and videos. And I'm sure for some, that number would be on the low side. So what do we do with all those little captured...
4 very cool chargers for your Lightning devices. No adapter needed.
When Apple made its big iPhone 5 announcement last September, everyone went huh? wha? with the new Lightning cord connectors. For the households that straddled between different models and accessories, that meant getting a whole new set of adapters and connectors....
Say it with speakers: a customizable Jambox makes an awesome gift
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 sake, that he might really really like...
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Yo quiero Cordito
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? Got it. I love the...
The best waterproof cases to protect your phones and gadgets this summer
With summer officially here, and hints of warm weather (at least for some of you, sheesh), I'm already preparing for a fun-filled couple months of sand and surf. My trusted companion, aka my phone, is not a fan of these elements though, and needs some protection...
Using technology to support our troops on Memorial Day
As a military spouse, I've had first hand experience with military charities, especially when my husband was deployed. Thanks to technology, it's easy to give back. All it takes is a simple click to donate to these worthy causes in honor of Memorial Day. Team Rubicon...
Keep your tech charged, Swiss Army style
While you can't exactly fly around the country any more with your handy Swiss Army knife in pocket, this tech version is the perfect tool to keep on hand wherever you may go this summer. The USB Utility Charge Tool comes in a few fun, modern colors and contains all...
Our gift to you: A FREE* Summer Road Trip Mix of songs for kids
Before taking a fun-filled family roadtrip this summer, make sure you spruce up the music in your playlist to help keep the family in harmony as the miles tick away.With almost forty minutes of free music to download in this playlist we've got for you, there's bound...
Time for a Qwiki. (That’s uh, iPhone photos and video sharing. It’s all SFW. And free.)
I have a sizeable collection of photos and videos on my iPhone, mostly of my kids. While I access my camera roll pretty frequently to find old pictures, show people my kids, watch past videos with my kids, etc., I love apps that take existing content and do something...
World’s coolest new tech toy? MaKey MaKey turns anything into a computer key
Maybe you've never thought about playing piano on a bunch of bananas or turning Grandma into a space bar, but once I saw this cool new gadget that lets you turn (almost) anything into a computer key. Think of it as one Father's Day gift that will bring your family a...
Larky App tracks all your membership benefits so you don’t have to. Who wants a free flight?
Discounts, perks, rewards--they all sounded reeeeally good when we signed up for all those membership programs. Until we end up with a lot of cards taking up wallet space and we never bother cashing in on all those benefits. Enter Larky. The free web and mobile...
Oh Appy Day! Featuring Ethan Hawke’s favorite apps
Oh Appy Day! is our ongoing feature giving you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. Last week, our Editor Kristen Chase had the chance to talk to actor and dad Ethan Hawke and find out his favorite app, just in time for Father's Day....
A Father’s Day tech gift for the dad whose iPad is his office
With Father's Day coming up June 16, we're already looking for some of the coolest tech gifts for dad. Since I've always had a heart for handmade, I'm loving the idea of bringing both sensibilities together with these great-looking leather cases. The leather iPad...
The Tobias Funke iPhone case for Arrested Development fans. Because…of course!
With the throngs of cult fans (us included) cheering the 14 new espisodes of Arrested Development coming exclusively on Netflix in a strong effort to make the service more relevant, of course now tons of AD-inspired products are popping up and riding the wave of buzz....
The coolest features of the new Xbox One
Gamers everywhere have been eagerly anticipating today's big Xbox announcement from Microsoft - especially because it has been almost eight years since the original Xbox 360 console was launched, and close to three since the introduction of Xbox 360 with Kinect. (I...