Back to School Tech: Educational apps for little kids
It's back to school time as you may have heard (ha) so over the next couple of weeks, we'll be serving up a few mini-guides to help get you ready, keep you organized, and get your kids excited. Today's picks: educational apps for the younger kids in our lives. Basic...
The fun Cobypic app: part coloring book, part photographic treasure hunt
Whenever I take back my iPhone from my kids' sticky hands, I find loads of goofy pictures they've taken. Because if there is one thing my kids love about my iPhone, beyond playing games, it's being able to snap photos of everything they see. So, when I had the...
Cool cases, meet MacBook Air
If you're one of the lucky ones with the new MacBook Pro with the retina display technology, you're probably used to the oohs and aahs of admirers it attracts any time you're out and about with your super-slim laptop. Here, three very cool cases designed for the...
Back to School Tech: Must-have apps for parents
Back to school time for parents means back to school tech. After all, it is time to get back into the organization zone. (Unless you're one of those rare people who stays super organized all the time. In which case...well, don't rub it in.) Here, a few of our favorite...
Piquing Our Geek — Angry Birds slingshot controller
If you've got an Angry Birds obsessed person in your household like I do (me!), then you will not believe this concept accessory that will completely blow your mind. Super Angry Birds is a USB controller in development hat matches the feeling of a real slingshot, and...
Prop up your laptop with a pebble
If you're anything like me, then you actually use your laptop on your lap, which isn't really the best for your legs or your computer. And as the manual will warn you, flat on a table can still cause overheating. Since I haven't actually found a laptop stand that I...
Back to School Tech – The coolest laptop backpacks for big kids
With the back to school season here (surely you've heard by now), over the next couple weeks we'll be putting together these mini guides on back to school tech to help you out with a few must-haves, helpful apps, and cool ideas. Starting with laptop backpacks for...
Should I be worried about cell phone radiation? A few common sense tips.
With the recent WHO announcement last week that there needs to be more research done on cell phone radiation and ways to minimize any potential negative impact, holy cow, have our inboxes been jamming with every company promising the perfect solution. Like both the...
Build your own LEGO empire… in Australia!
LEGO has gotten so sophisticated. Whether you're into female scientists or hunting swamp monsters, there's a set for that with all sorts of fascinating accessories.But here's a free online site that takes LEGO back to its roots: claiming a plot in Australia and...
A recession we can get behind
Sometimes it's the little technological things that make the biggest difference--like this $14 outlet that I can't wait to install all over my house. The Leviton recessed outlet is one of the best and simplest ideas I've seen, especially for those of...
Kids and cell phones? Kajeet can put you both at ease
Kids and cell phones is a combo that strikes fear into even the most laid-back parents. As my oldest daughter inches closer to cell phone age, I've decided to do my research early so I'm ready when she's ready. And while it's tough to know what age a child should get...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Kristin Davis
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, we're happy to welcome Kristin Davis who's sharing a favorite. My daughter isn't old enough for screen time and I haven't started letting her play with my iPhone...
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These days, I take so many photos with the Instagram app, I was happy about the recent update and intrigued by the Instagram Photo Map feature. If you haven't upgraded yet, go for it. You'll find cool changes like a cleaner, prettier interface, ease of reporting spam...
Kids’ music download of the week: Little Seed
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5 Pinterest pins worth sharing
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Get Pinterest on Android and iPad, finally!
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The 21st century answer to the mix tape
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Hey, I know you!
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Four great breastfeeding apps for all you nursing mamas out there
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PicPlum helps family and friends relish those plum shots
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This interactive IKEA catalog is one you’ll never want to recycle.
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