Piquing our Geek – Apple CarPlay: Why parents are going to like it.
The second I heard about thenew Apple CarPlay, I was pretty excited. And if you're an iPhone 5, 5c, or 5S user like me, I'm guessing you will be too, because quite simply, CarPlay takes everything you're doing with your iPhone and puts it on your car display to...
Fanny Wang headphones: Made for a woman, but strong enough for a man
I tried on a lot of headphones at International CES this year. A lot. And by far the ones that have stayed on my mind and at the top of my covet list me are the new Fanny Wang metal on-ear headphones which are designed with women in mind. Not only are they gorgeous,...
6 amazing tracking devices that ensure you never lose stuff again. Because we do that more than we care to admit.
Confession: I spend way too much time trying to figure out where my keys, purse, and um, even my dog have gone at times, so am curious about all the tracking devices out there now. It's one of the most frustrating feelings to not know where something is when you need...
Subscription boxes for kids get smarter with crafty science kits from Appleseed Lane
With the explosion of monthly subscription boxes, we've gotten uber picky about the ones we recommend. Especially subscription boxes for kids, since no one wants to give a lame birthday gift. Worth a look: the brand new Appleseed Lane monthly subscription boxes which...
Put yourself in the Ellen Oscars selfie. (Just not over Bradley Cooper please)
If I had to pick a favorite moment from last night's Academy Awards, I would have to say the Ellen Oscars selfie was at the top of my list. I'm sure I'm not alone here. Well now you can do what we all wanted to do last night when Bradley Cooper snapped it, and add...
The Frozen Free Fall game app: Like Candy Crush for kids who can’t stop singing “Let it Go”
With the tremendous success of the Frozen movie, it's no surprise that the massive Disney merchandising arm has included an app to go with it: The Frozen Free Fall game. If you're tired of your kids stealing your Candy Crush app (that's Mommy's special game, kids),...
Loose Tooth by Mama Mac: Kids’ music download of the week
If your kids are hoping for a visit from the Tooth Fairy someday soon, we've got a perfect kids' music download from LA's Mama Mac to get them wiggling that sucker right out of their mouth. Kicking off with a bluesy horn section, Mama Mac belts out an ode to that...
Wake up with your favorite Lego Movie minifigures. Without the pain of having them sleep with you.
As much as we joke about permanent Lego block indents in the soles our feet, we're all big Lego fans around here. And with the success of The Lego Movie, here comes the merchandising! Not that I'm complaining. I would totally love a Wyldstyle Lego Minifigure Alarm...
4 wild and wonderful Dr. Seuss phone cases. Oh, the places you’ll call!
Today's a great day to grab a colorful new Dr. Seuss phone case on what would have been Theodore Geisel's 110th birthday. Hey, it's no Wocket in your pocket, but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't be too careful with your phone anyway. Shadetree Photography's Vintage Book...
Griffin’s safe headphones for kids protect little ears adorably
I will admit that I was reluctant to stick headphones on my kids for a long time, even the safe headphones. But now that my youngest is 6, and insists on listening to the Frozen soundtrack during every waking moment, I really need a pair for her that's volume...
Cricket’s Circle: The baby registry help you’re looking for
The new site Cricket's Circle is out to clear things up for new parents. And we get it; accurate baby registry help is hard to come by and it's hard to figure out exactly what to include in yours. In fact, it can be one of the most confusing parts of being am...
5 of our favorite tech pins from this week
Following us on Pinterest? Join us, it's fun! Here's just 5 of our favorite tech pins from this week, just in case you missed them. 1. Oooh, pretty laptop case! 2. A kid's bedroom must-have gadget gets an amazing makeover. 3. Gorgeous accessories that actually...
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The Marc Jacobs laptop sleeve gets a touch of gray
I've been toting around a Marc Jacobs neoprene laptop sleeve for a while that I got as a gift. While I like the hot pink, there's something about the new gray one that makes me want to trade mine in. What can I say, I'm a New Yorker. I gravitate to black and gray....
The littleBits Synth Kit maker toy lets kids pump up the volume
We've been fans of littleBits, the creative, magnetic, electronic maker toy, for quite a while. Though now that it's turning our kids into rock stars with their littleBits Synth Kit, we're total groupies. This is one very satisfying toy with so many different project...
Google Maps vs. Waze: A navigation app smackdown
Do you know the way to San Jose? Google Maps does, and so does Waze (We didn't ask Apple Maps) which is why we pit them against each other in a Google Maps vs. Waze smackdown. So which one of these navigation apps is the better bet to get us to where we're going, on...
Toca Pet Doctor app lets kids care for animals without ever touching a real litter box.
We've raved many times about Toca Boca, one of our absolute favorite kids' app developers--and yours, from everything you tell us. Today they've released Toca Pet Doctor, another app we're pretty sure kids (and parents) will love, because our own kids are already...
Sony Xperia Z1S: A waterproof mobile phone made for parents
Let's talk about juice. Both in the edible and technical senses. In our house, we are either spilling it (in liquid form) or out of it (in battery form). Both problems tend to affect the mobile phones in the house too -- which is why I was so excited to get my hands...
Killing toothbrush germs, ninja style
Way back when, we discovered the VIOlife toothbrush sanitizers, which are the cutest tool for killing toothbrush germs ever. While there are some designs suitable for adults, we kind of like the fun ones made for kids--or adults who act like kids of course. Now...
Baby advice from… a QR code swaddle blanket?
One constant among all my kids is that they loved being swaddled as babies. Though I never considered at the time that there would be such a thing as a QR code swaddle blanket to help me out with this blanket-wrapping art form. With a new kind of tech-enabled blanket...
How do I make Chrome the default browser on iPhone? Reader Q+A
In light of this week's big news about the Apple Security Breach, a reader of ours (and probably many of you) are wondering how to make Chrome the default browser for iPhone and iPad, in lieu of Safari. Especially because at this time, Chrome is simply more secure....
The new colors of Urbanears headphones are revealed, and they’re gorgeous
Urbanears headphones are some of our favorites, not only for their decent sound, affordability, and comfortable fit but for their fashionable colors. And they've just released their new colors for spring, and we're smitten. Their Forget-me-not headphones (at top) is a...
The Apple security hole – What you need to know
As someone who uses all Apple gadgets, including an iPhone, iPad, and my precious MacBook Air, I've had my eye on the news about the Apple security hole that was discovered on Friday. But now it seems to be affecting more applications than originally stated, so I'm...
Ken Burns’ new app takes his docs to digital
Full disclosure before talking about the new Ken Burns app: I’m a big Ken Burns fan. For nearly 40 years, the award-winning historical documentarian has been telling beautiful, expansive, influential stories on film about everything from the Brooklyn Bridge and the...
Qube2: A wireless Bluetooth speaker that could fit on your keychain
Remember when you used to have to wire your whole house for audio wire if you wanted decent sound? Yeah. We don't do that anymore. The advances in portable speakers have been phenomenal, with great sound now coming from wireless systems like the Sonos, or single...