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...
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Simple ways to use tech tech to help the Oklahoma tornado victims
If you're like us, then your Facebook feeds and Twitter streams were suddenly filled with news links and hashtags about the Oklahoma tornadoes yesterday. As we send our deepest thoughts to the families that have been affected, we wanted to share simple ways that you...
An extension cord to get excited about. No, really.
With all of the tech toys I get to play with in my job, I wouldn't exactly say that extension cords top the list of my "oooh and aaah" gadgets. But a new one called nuplug that I've recently come across might just buck that notion. nuplug a product recently launched...
Tips on the hottest design ideas via your Android
If your penchant for good design ideas and locations goes beyond flipping through an IKEA catalog (or maybe even Pinterest), you will appreciate the eye candy in this excellent new Android app made in collaboration with Wallpaper* magazine. The Global Design Tours...
#CoolPartyBanner, hashtag ready
At our fun Sealed with Love party in New York City a few months ago, we were on the hunt for a hashtag banner, but ended up getting crafty and made one ourselves. Too bad we didn't know about the Hashtag Banner back then! The folks at Banter Banner will make...
KitCam Photo app gives Hipstamatic a serious run for its money. I mean…wow.
Despite the easy filtering and editing of Instagram, I still find some of my favorite photos come from photo apps in which I can choose the film and lenses right in camera before the shutter snaps instead of editing photos afterwards. Well now there's a photo app...
Brighter days with the new Yahoo! Weather app
Maybe it's my father-in-law's background in atmospheric science and meteorology or maybe it's just an excuse to use my iPhone, but lately, my son has taken an interest in checking the weather each morning of cities around the world and giving me the forecast for...
Social Fixer makes Facebook more like the Facebook you wish Facebook was.
If your Facebook page is hardly recognizable now with all those sponsored posts, unfiltered feeds and frankly, status updates from people you don't need to hear from every hour on the hour, then a neat plug-in I just found may be just what you need. Social Fixer...
A desk lamp to brighten your desk before you turn it on
Unless you have a gihugic computer monitor (very likely these days), a desk lamp is probably the focal point of your desk. I love these wooden desk lamps handmade by Ellen's Alley on Etsy. The feminine colors made with eco-friendly paints are a nice break from...
SquareHub: A social network just for your family. And it happens to be awesome.
If you're like me, you spend a lot of your day texting your spouse and kids, or calling to check in on them and coordinate schedules. Don't even get me started on the number of emails I send. But since I got a sneak peek at a brand new connectivity app launching...
The lettrs app means letter-sending 2.0. We’re in love.
While I consider myself to be tech-savvy, thank you notes are just one of those things that I always hand-write and make my kids do the same. And on the receiving end, there is something special nowadays when I receive a hand-written anything in the mail, which is why...
Turn your Android phone into a PlayStation3
As much as touch controls for games are pretty easy to use these days, there still isn't a full substitute for the actual joystick. Or so says the little video gaming experts at my house. That's why the GameKlip is a gamer's dream come true. The GameKlip...
Airocide: An air purifier for the cleanest air money can buy
This time of year always brings about the same symphony of sounds in my house: namely, sneezes, wheezes and sniffles from dreaded seasonal allergies. The daily doses of Claritin help, but I've discovered a high-tech solution has provided additional relief inside the...