Cool gadget covers. High design. Major coveting
Whether you're into supple leather or slicks wraps, you'll find a lot to covet from this vibrant and unusual collection of gadget covers. We're talking smartphones, iPads, e-readers...and I know, because I've been trying to decide which one to buy for, oh, three days....
How do you upload videos to Instagram? We can help!
Ever since Instagram launched video, we're still seeing some freaking about problems and troubleshooting needs. So we dove in a little ourselves to help you get started, address some of the common issues, and hopefully, get you on your way. -Liz The Basic How-To: 1....
Handcrafted iPad and smartphone sleeves that can hold their own in any board room
Last year we discovered the fabulous handmade iPad and laptop sleeves from Mujjo, a neat little Dutch company, and I have to say, I've had them on the brain every since. Something about the combo of natural wool felt and leather is just so visually rich. So I'm happy...
Celebrate Apple App Store’s 5th birthday with free apps
I can't believe it's been five years since Apple launched their app store. (And as you know, we love Apple apps!). But hey, I'm all for a celebration, especially when it means that some of their most popular and usually quite expensive apps are free! Now through their...
The nabi Jr: Another awesome tablet for kids. Actually, beyond awesome.
Last year, we raved about the quality and design of the nabi 2 Tablet, one that we dubbed as one of the very best for offering high-quality design and content in one. We still stand by this recommendation for a full-fledged kid-to-tween tablet, but if you're looking...
Kids’ FREE kids music download of the week: Lori Henriques’ When I Look Into the Night Sky (with a free printable coloring page)
At least a few nights during summer vacation, we throw "reasonable bedtimes" out the window and stay up way too late around a bonfire or lying on the beach gazing at the stars. And now we have a song that captures beautifully the sense of wonder those stars stir...
The ultimate in personalized, custom headphones
And in one of the more impressive--or insane, depending on your perspective--DIY projects, may we present this very creative craft-meets-tech tutorial? On the Etsy blog this week, Swedish crafter Lova Blavarg of Sweet Paul Magazine offers a tutorial for DIY...
How to convert old photo negatives to digital ones using your smartphone
My whole pre-kids life is documented on 35mm film prints and backed up on photo negatives, which is pretty hard to believe now that we're so firmly ensconced in an era of digital smartphone pictures. I get motivated to transfer all those pictures to digital format,...
Piquing our Geek: The DipJar electronic tip jar
It's a pretty bad feeling when you want to leave a little extra something for that awesome barista who knows your order by heart; or the ice cream guy who just replaced your kid's fallen cone for free--and realize you're out of cash. That's about to change. A few...
1:Face Watch: Watches that do more good than getting you up on time
File this one under tech being used for good and not evil: watches designed to change the world. And look pretty sweet doing it. In the spirit of Toms Shoes, Sevenly, Wink Bags, and other businesses created in order to donate products or significant money for products...
Monsters University Storybook app: A whole lot more than a storybook
If you're a Pixar fan, a Monsters Inc. fan, or one of the millions of new Monsters University fans, have we got the app for you. The Monsters U Storybook Deluxe app for iOS and a more limited version, the Monsters U app for Android, are the companions to the Monsters...
The Wahoo Swim Monitor: A high tech solution to keep kids safe in the water
Now that we're fully immersed in swim season, as parents we've always got safety on the brain. Recently we discovered The SEAL System, a really clever gadget and companion app to help you monitor your kids in the water. Now, there's another inventive option to help...
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The Holidizer: Making your July 4 photos a little more cheesy and a little more fun
Let's say your fireworks get rained out tonight. Or...your kid falls asleep before they start and you miss them. Fear not! There's an app for that. Or really, a website that can take your photos and make them as All-American festive rah-rah-red-white-and-blue as you'd...
Family friendly movie recommendations from OK.com: How good are they?
If you're going to use the holiday weekend to catch up on some movies (i.e. free air conditioning), there's a new family movie guide that's definitely worth checking before you spend $140 on two tickets. (That's close to the actual price, right?) OK.com is a new...
Milktape: Like a James Bond mix tape. Because see, it’s not really a mix tape at all…
What appears to be a retro-cool mix tape is actually a high-tech gadget capable of stealing your honey's heart. Also with music. Continuing our undying (and, yes, stubborn) love for the mix tape, this super cool mix tape thumb drive from Milktape cleverly conceals a...
Shopping for tech for less through Luvocracy
This week, we became tastemakers on an awesome new site called Luvocracy--basically it's like Pinterest, only you can shop directly through the curated recommendations we make on site and get the guaranteed best price on any item. We even have a category for fabulous...
Safe search engines for kids? Reader Q+A
What's the best search engine for kids, in your experience? -via Twitter Keeping kids safe online should be a huge priority for parents. When it comes to kid-safe search, there are actually a lot of good options out there. Since you didn't specify what age range we're...
Modern desktop wallpapers ready for downloading and daydreaming
Every so often I go ahead and swap out the photo on my desktop for some soothing, cool illustrated desktop pattern. Often because I have so much crap on my desktop I stop being able to find it. I mean...because I have awesome style and want to make sure the guy next...
A cute camera satchel with all of the Scotch plaid, none of the haggis
I am definitely having a thing for plaid lately. Not sure if it's a pining for my Preppy Handbook phase or somenew Scottish friends, but every time I see it on boys' swim trunks, a beach blanket, or a men's summer tie I get happy that the overabundance of Burberry...
Kids’ FREE music download for the Fourth of July: This Land is Your Land by the Boogers
The bright sparklers, the red-white-and-blue banners, the popsicle-dyed smiles...I love celebrating a loud, messy, fun-filled Fourth of July with the family. And to add even more excitement to your day, we've got the coolest (and free!) download from kindie's...
Cool summer speakers for your backyard BBQs
With summer here and July 4th right around the corner, that means pool parties, BBQs and lots of outdoor play. We have run through our fair share of options for piping music to our backyard - though none have been very successful. I'm hoping that these cool speakers I...
8 of the best Google Reader alternatives for RSS feeds at your command
July 1st is right around the corner, which to us tech-minded folks means the day that Google Reader officially dies. Pause for silence. Sad day for many who have long-relied on this handy platform to keep up with their favorite blogs and news feeds; but fear not! We...
Magic Stickers stick in their imagination, not all over the back seat of your car
Last year, our kids were thrilled to discover the super-fun Lazoo Squiggles! coloring app that lets them decorate pictures with their own squiggles, and then watch the entire thing come to "life" through adorable animation. And, now, just in time for all those long...
Cover your gadget with… Toast!
Nature and technology go together like toast and butter, especially when the combination yields beautiful covers for your smart phone, iPad, or Macbook Pro. But trust us: this Toast is anything but plain. Toast, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon company using 100% renewable...