Asus X501U: A budget laptop that the whole family can use
This year, my son has needed a computer more frequently for his homework assignments. And while I'm happy to have him use my laptop, it always happens at a time when I'm right in the middle of something work-related and urgent. I'm thinking for next year, it's time to...
Using keyboard decals to refurbish your Mac keyboard. Or uh, mine.
Behold, my actual MacBook Pro keyboard! Most see it and think whoa--she really abuses that S, L, C, and is that an E up there? Me, I try to see the positive side: My kids are going to rock at touch typing. Suddenly I get the benefit of a product like adhesive decals...
The SEAL System: Tech to keep kids protected around water
The minute the temperature rises above 70 degrees, my kids are in the pool. Now they're proficient swimmers, but I spent the earlier years of their lives hovering over them like hawks, concerned about pool safety. I still am always on alert, and I'm glad that there...
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active: A waterproof phone you don’t need a special case for
In anticipation of summer sand and surf, we recently offered up some of the best waterproof cases to protect your smartphones. And while I love my LifeProof and wouldn't go near a pool or beach without some kind of protection for my iPhone, the new Samsung phone has...
Angry Birds Star Wars: Now off your screen and addictive as ever
Apps are awesome, but you want your kids to get exercise, right? Well, imagine if Angry Birds Star Wars jumped off your screen and the birds were ping-pong balls. Sound better? [don't miss ac hance to win your own after the jump!] We tried the Angry Birds Star Wars...
Lucky Diaz’s Blue Bear gets his own app
You have heard a lot from us about how much the family music world has grown in recent years. One of my own favorite newcomers to the kindie scene is Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. The group, whose popular Blue Bear song has topped the charts on XM/Sirius' Kids...
Swanky designer tech accessories for 50% less? Yes, please.
When Cole Haan tells me they're having a sale, I jump. And when they have some swanky tech accessories on sale, I jump here to tell you all about it too. Hurry over and find this awesome Hermitage Kindle Fire Case down to just $39.95 instead of the original...
Kids’ FREE music download of the week: Bright Leaf
My eyes have finally stopped itching and my nose stopped running which means that the trees around my yard are finally in full bloom. And though they make my allergies go crazy for a few weeks each year, I love looking out at all the different shades of green...
Want to send a Facebook message? That’ll cost you.
I was surprised when I went to send a Facebook message to someone who isn't on my "friends" list and saw the following: Either pay a dollar and get my message delivered, or let it languish in some "other" folder. What would you do? I chose the latter: I sent the...
The best new Kindle FreeTime Unlimited downloads for kids
As parents, we're big fans of Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, which gives you access to tons of kids' content at one low monthly price--especially nice for those of us who have purchased ebooks, videos and games, only to find our kids were bored after one play. There's...
Fun DIY tech project: Braided cord covers
I've decided to spend a little energy styling my home office this summer, and first up, putting my excellent friendship bracelet-making skills (ha) to good use by covering a few of those unsightly cords with this cool tutorial. We've featured other DIY ways to save...
Piquing Our Geek: GuitarBots website teaches guitar, for real
With my son learning the drums and my daughter the piano, I always joke that I should pick up the guitar again so we can start a band. I used to play, but this hobby somehow fell by the wayside after the kids were born (gee, wonder why). Now with a new site called...
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The cool new features of the new PlayStation 4
It's only the beginning of summer, but with the release of the brand new PlayStation 4 console, I can practically hear Christmas wish lists being scribbled in crayon all over the country. While the console design isn't all that impressive (anyone else look at it and...
Breaking news: Facebook launches video on Instagram
With the popularity of the Vine app for Twitter, we're not surprised that Facebook just announced that they've added video to the Instagram app in the newest version, and we've got the scoop! This afternoon, Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom announced that users will now...
Disney Interactive, now on your Xbox 360
With so many families using their video game consoles to watch television programming, this news from Disney and XBOX is definitely something to get excited about. The new Disney app for Xbox 360 will give families (like us!) access to some of the coolest programming....
What you need to know about Facebook photo comments
As you might have seen, just yesterday Facebook launched photo comments, now allowing people to respond to your posts and updates with a picture. If you're wondering how to use this feature, or better, manage what could be a barrage of photos in your comment stream,...
Build a neighborhood with Toca Builders.
Dropping, smashing, stacking, painting--Toca Boca's newest app for kids, just out today, encourages kids to do them all, and I'm excited as much as my kids are. Really. Our actual playroom walls could use a break. While all Toca Boca apps encourage creativity and...
Great tech gift for a kid, even from tech-averse gift givers
Even since I was a kid, gifts with batteries were somehow considered higher on the Awesome Gift Continuum but still, I get that not every parent wants a child's head buried in a screen. So this is one gift that fulfills all the techy fun a kid would hope for, with...
AT&T Street Charge means Free charging stations. Free solar charging stations. And in NYC no less.
I figured the big news about ATT's free mobile charging station program would be taking place somewhere like San Francisco or Portland or Austin. But nope, NY mamas like me--and those who visit our fair northeastern hamlet--are in luck when their phone power is down...
How to keep track of what your kids download
I feel for parents of teens these days, who not only have to contend with the usual teen angst, but also have a whole new set of digital obstacles to face with their kids texting and app-downloading and web surfing. Not to mention apps like SnapChat (eek). Thankfully,...
iPhone stickers that make your iPhone cooler than the others. That are otherwise the same.
We've been seeing MacBook decals and stickers for a while--you know, the Snow White holding the Apple (logo) and so on. But we just found these stickers just for your iPhone. And wow, are they fun. The smartphone stickers by the Sticker Company are...
Stylish laptop cases for less: Whoo, Knomo goes on sale!
My linen Knomo London laptop bag is still my favorite for summer--and not just because it's a constant source of compliments (though that helps). All their bags are as stylish as they are well-constructed, and I could see my next purchase being from them as well. So...
A robot that’s ready for summer too
Poking around one of my favorite online shops, Fat Brain Toys, I was looking to see what's new and geeky and cool for kids now that school is close to letting out around here. That's when I came across this robot. But it's no ordinary robot; it's a robot made for...
Songs about dads: 5 kids’ music downloads for Father’s Day
No matter how your family is spending this Father's Day, we've rounded up some great songs about dads and "dad-themed" tunes to download and blast throughout the house or car. (Because really, Papa was a Rolling Stone...not the most loving lyrics.) Today, no one will...