Darth Vader and Son – The perfect book for a Happy Vader’s Day
The geek world's most tragic father-son relationship has now been channeled into the funniest book I've read this year. If you follow our sister site, Cool Mom Picks, you might have even noticed it in our recommendations of Father's Day gifts for geek dads--it's that...
Doxie Go lets you scan anywhere. Yep, anywhere.
In a scanning pinch (don't laugh, I totally have those), I really love the JotNot app. But there's only so much it can do. That's why I've got my eye on this amazing new gadget that lets you scan anything from anywhere-- no computer or cords needed. Simply charge up...
Would you let your 9 year old on Facebook?
Just this week, Facebook leaked that they are considering allowing kids under 13 onto the site, albeit it with parental supervision. There's been lots of speculation as to why (stocks down, need new readers for page views), so it makes sense to target the group of...
Parrot MINIKIT+ is like a personal secretary in your car
Edited to add: Don't miss a chance to win your own! Details belowThank goodness there are Bluetooth devices like the Parrot MINIKIT+ for my car, because toting around four girls means I have become a multi-tasking master of question-answering, argument-refereeing and...
Don’t know much about geometry
Even though geometry might have been my worst subject in school, that doesn't mean I can't get a kick out of this hilarious onesie that might just be the ultimate gift for your favorite expecting math geek. The I'm Acute Baby onesie from Geekling Designs (love that!)...
Colorforms comes to the iPad. (Yay, Colorforms!)
As a huge Colorforms fan as a kid (really, who wasn't?) I squealed when I learned they had turned that clever little design and creativity toy into an iPad app. And what an app it is. The Colorforms Revolution App (wow, mighty big promise there) is developed around...
SwipeTie — It’s a tie! It’s a gadget cleaner!
Not every dad is going to want a tie for Father's day, traditional though it may be. But when you see what this tie actually does, then you'll understand why I think it might just be the ultimate Father's Day gift for the geek dad in your life. ...
Long ago, in a time before cell phones…
I get a huge kick out of tech that ironically combines the old with the new, but it still has to be functional. Hey, I'm a parent after all, and practicality reins supreme. The perfect example: this iPhone case from Jack Spade. The Payphone iPhone case made...
My, what large ear buds you have!
If you've got a gadget-head dad in your life who has everything already, or you just want to give him something that's sure to turn a few heads at the office, then I have found the gift for you.Though I have to admit, they're so cool I might just have to buy a pair...
Laptops look good in leather
Ahhh...I still remember the day I picked up my very first MacBook like it was yesterday. Pristine white shell, fancy schmancy inner workings. It was like reaching nerd-vana while floating on top of a wispy wireless cloud. Five minutes later my thoughts immediately...
Starbucks and Foursquare team up to help save babies
As I was ordering my soy latte at Starbucks this morning, I saw something that made me wish I was a FourSquare app user. Because just by checking in, I could have helped a really good cause. So if you're an avid FourSquare fan, now's your chance to make a difference....
For those who like their kids’ ebooks with brains and beauty.
Fairy tales and fables with days-of-yore sentimentality are getting a modern reboot lately, and I'm so excited to discover the amazing iBook app from Brainy Fables, which is all about it, too. The Brainy Fables iBook app redux takes on a more timeless content meets...
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Kids’ music downloads of the week: “Oldies but goodies” from 2011
The Fids and Kamily ballot for top kids' music had a new category in '11: Top Three Songs of the year. I never saw any results though, leading me to believe that among the thirty judges, we all picked three different songs. Hey, there was a lot of good music last...
2 ways to take better photos with your smart phone
As much as I love my SLR, it's been collecting a bit of dust in my office thanks to my iPhone 4 camera, which I pretty much use almost exclusively these days to take photos. But even with my few cool camera apps, I'm still far from an expert.If you're an avid smart...
Pip and Posy come to life on your iPad, and preschoolers aren’t complaining a bit.
If you have one at home, you know it's real. A rabbit and mouse friend named Pip and Posy know it, too, which is probably why more than 200,000 copies of the Pip and Posy picture books have sold in twelve languages worldwide. Andnow there's an app for that, too. Pip...
Subscribing to Cool Mom Tech is super smart. Like this phone.
We think it's smart to subscribe to Cool Mom Tech. And while we imagine winning this $700 Galaxy smartphone is more lucky than smart, why not get a chance to do both?All you have to do to enter is click here and subscribe-- being sure to check the box for Cool Mom...
Buckaroo helps kids realize the value of a hard-earned dollar
My kids are at the age now when piggy banks are more than big rattles and loose change is no longer a choking hazard. Money is starting to take on new meaning--like when my son recently asked for new Bey Blades and I said he could save up for them with his own...
Bridgeman Art Doodle App: Van Gogh + Street Art? Yes, please.
I've always believed it's super important to expose a child to the arts at a very young age. It gives them a better understanding of the world around them and helps them everyday objects in a new light. And while of course it may inspire them to create something...
Piquing Our Geek: Instagram Socialmatic Camera
Considering that the Instagram app is so popular these days, it's no surprise that someone finally created a prototype for a camera based on the Instagram technology. Except it actually takes and prints pictures. The Instagram Socialmatic Camera would be the first...
Dads need swanky gadget cases too
Since the second I brought my MacBook Air home, my husband has had one steely eye set on it. Probably two. So I am seriously considering make myself wife of the year, and getting him one of his own for Father's Day. But if I do, I'll be sure to present it tucked...
Girlhood Journeys ebooks: Not only an American Girl
My girls are too young to remember the Girlhood Journeys series of historical fiction that was published years ago. But, given how much they've gobbled up the American Girl books, I knew this newly reissued series might be right up their alley. Plus, I was...
Cover your Beats in wood
Just when I thought I'd seen a cover for every gadget, I found these real wood skins for my husband's favorite headphones on sale, and I couldn't click to buy fast enough. I've never quite laid eyes on anything like the Lazerwood for Beats by Dr. Dre. Made from...
QR codes help lost and found go high tech
Because my absentminded husband has lost a Kindle and a set of Bose noise canceling headphones (ack!), he's taken to writing his contact information on all his gadgets. Well, now that I've found these smart labels, I'm not only blown away--I'm thinking he can put away...
Soundfreaq Recharge Review – Music wherever you are, whenever you want it.
Lately, we've been spending a lot more time listening to music with the kids when we might be watching TV. And I find that if we've got an audio system right in their room or in the dining room where we're hanging out, we're more inclined to use it. Now that I've...