This interactive IKEA catalog is one you’ll never want to recycle.
There are certain catalogs I get that go directly from the mailbox to the recycling bin, and a very few that I actually take the time to look through. The IKEA catalog is one of them. However now that they've taken an amazing interactive leap with their new catalog, I...
Go Sum – Like Scrabble, if it were numbers
I am all about tools that transform math problems into games that keep you engaged and thinking. So I am digging this new math app, Go Sum, because it is just perfect for kids that may be a bit math-phobic, while still keeping it interesting for the children that...
The perfect tote for all that light Carl Sagan summer reading you’re still trying to squeeze in
I am beyond happy that smart is in fashion--for us and for our kids. (In fact, check our Cool Mom Picks back to school shopping guide for a whole category of tees that promote smarts instead of stupidity.) And while they don't make this particular design that I just...
Who’s the prettiest Kindle case of them all?
If you have to put your Kindle away at some point, it might as well be in something a beautiful as these handmade to order e-reader cases from this lovely Etsy Shop. The Nimoo Etsy shop makes every one of their beautiful Kindle cases (tablets too) to order right in...
Instagram pics, Facebook pics, iPhoto pics and more, all in one happy place.
Have you ever wanted to turn all of your friends' various Instagram photos into a gallery on your tablet? What about finding a way to share your Instagram, Facebook, Shutterfly and iPhone galleries with your family in an easy way--emphasis on easy. We have found the...
Kids’ music download of the week: When I’m Five. Perfect for the new kindergarteners!
My niece will be hopping on the school bus for the first time in just a few weeks. For her and her fellow kindergartners, I've found the perfect song to sing them out the door off the debut album of kindie favorites The Not-Its! Kicking off with Danny Adamson's...
GelaSkins takes custom gadget covers to a whole new level
I've seen my fair share of gadget skins and smart phone covers, and I definitely have my favorites. But when a company gets a hearty recommendation from a friend and our own trusted designer, then I know it's worth checking out. And that's exactly what happened with...
This def leopard really rocks – thanks Anicase
Okay, so he's not an 80s hair band, and he doesn't have a one-armed drummer. But this leopard is the first iPhone case we've seen with ears--and he helps real, actual endangered leopards. Which means he does, in fact, rock. The super sweet i'm a leopard iPhone case...
Piquing Our Geek – tShirtOS programmable t-shirt
I'm pretty familiar with the saying about wearing your heart on your sleeve, but with this new line of t-shirts, we might have a new one that's very 2012: Wearing your tweet on your chest. The tShirtOS programmable t-shirt will actually allow you to display Twitter...
Juicy goes geek chic with a bracelet that’s more than meets the wrist
If I saw this bracelet, I would pick it up. I would put it on. I would feel totally tough, like a punk rock princess. And then, when I realized its brilliant geek-chic secret, I would be even more excited. Because it's so much more than a pretty bracelet. Turns out...
Amazon Instant Video comes to the iPad, yay!
With an impending long road trip that the kids are already whining about, I'm in the process of loading up the digital entertainment options on my iPad. My primary source has always been iTunes, but with the launch of the new Amazon Instant Video for iPad app, I'm...
5 pinterest pins worth sharing
Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Here are 5 techie pins we've loved this week. 1. The must-have laptop case, purse, or handbag accessory. Ah, organizational zen. 2. The perfect back to school app that can help raise money for your kids'...
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Piquing Our Geek – Mobisante smart phone ultrasound device
I remember that one of the first things I got when I found out I was pregnant with my first baby was one of those at-home doppler kits so I could hear the heartbeat whenever I wanted. Well, if you're willing to shell out $7400 (or more likely, you're a professional...
NASA’s Mohawk Guy helps us crush on science.
We were riveted when Curiosity landed on Mars, watching intently to see all the scientists, hugging and celebrating.And then...we saw our new geek girl crush, Bobak Ferdowsi, known around the internet as NASA's Mohawk Guy. Want to know more? Of course you do. He's...
Amazing Alex – The Angry Birds folks score again
One of my favorite games as a kid was MouseTrap, with that crazy three-dimensional Rube Goldberg device. In fact, I'm psyched that my kids love playing it as much as I do. This fantastic new app [edited] being distributed by the award-winning team behind Angry Birds...
Wait, wait… don’t tell me it’s 6am!
Are you an NPR fan who has trouble waking up in the morning? Because if so, we've got exactly what you need, straight from CMP fave Tocky. Tocky is that silicone-skinned alarm clock that makes it pretty much impossible for you to hit the snooze button and go back to...
Hone in on finding those car keys
My daughter loves to play house and has lately taken to using my car keys - for carpooling, of course. While she is usually good about putting them back, there have been times when she has left them somewhere on her "route," resulting in a mad scramble to find them on...
How do you put together your IKEA furniture? How about a little YouTube help.
When an IKEA opened a few miles from me, I became one of those devotees who believes one can never have enough EXPEDIT bookcases--provided you can figure out how to put them together. Not all of us have that gene (or understanding of Swedish cartoon instructions) so...
Spotify comes to Android!
About six weeks ago, Liz sang the praises of Spotify and its new mobile app that provide iOS users with free mobile radio. And about six weeks ago, all Android users who read that post probably grumbled a bit. Well, now the same free mobile radio is now available on...
Piquing Our Geek — Sanwa iPhone 3D Viewer
With so much technology going 3D these days, it's no surprise that there's a cool new gadget that now lets you view YouTube videos on your iPhone in--you guessed it--3D! The Sanwa iPhone 3D viewer looks like one of my favorite toys as a kid (remember...
Kids’ music download of the week: Party
Ice cream for dinner. Late nights blowing off bedtime. Skipping baths because, Hey!, we cleaned off in the pool, right? Oh, I do love summer, which can feel like one big party, and if you agree, grab this download and get ready to par-tay, even if you're doing it...
Keep your iPhone safe from the elements. Including kids.
Last weekend, I found myself stuffing my iPhone into a plastic bag to keep it safe from all the damage that could be done during one little day at the beach. But considering how often our family goes, not including the days spent at the pool, a protective case is...
Numberlys – a new must-have app that’s as gorgeous as it is smart
Who invented the alphabet? is my son's latest impossible-to-answer question. I've tried to placate him with some smart talk, but the creators of the much loved ebook The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore have come up with a much more inventive and fun way of...
Facebook makes photos bigger. And it’s way better.
The next time you hop on Facebook, you may be delighted to see that the photo of your friend's beautiful new baby is displayed prominently across your page. Or...you may bummed to see that your friend's drunken wedding photos are displayed prominent across your...