3 reasons to finally get on board with Bluetooth
Confession: I have never been an earpiece kind of gal. I still snicker at those people who walk down the street looking like they're talking to themselves. But ever since the announcement last week about the potential hazard of cell phone radiation, I figured better...
Piquing Our Geek: Cell phones of the future
Every time I watch Sex and the City reruns (hold your judgments), I have to giggle at the gigantic cell phone Carrie pulls out of her bag. Technology has come so far since then, that I can only imagine how far it will go. And that's just what this one designer did....
Music to daddy’s ears – the Sonos Music System
Father's Day is just around the corner and there are so many ways to show the special dad in your life how much you love and appreciate him. Let's see...you can go the breakfast-in-bed route, the day-of-golf route or the I'll-mow-the-lawn-for-you route. But if you...
Red Pop: Never ask “Did I get it?” ever again
There's really not much I miss about using a real camera since exclusively switching to my iPhone 4. Well, except that decisive click of the button that lets you know that you've got the shot. So wouldn't you know that someone has invented just the gadget to give you...
Stack the States and test your geography smarts
Ever since he was a little guy, my six year old has been obsessed with maps, so it was a no-brainer that I'd look for fun apps that capitalize (ha, get it?) on his obsession. What I didn't expect was to find an app that I'd want to play whenever I have a free minute...
3 fantastic apps for runners. (Just in time for short skirt season!)
I've got a confession to make: I hate running. Okay, "hate" is probably too severe considering that I just ran a 10K last Monday (go me!), but I don't run for fun. That said, I've found a few awesome apps that have made running a lot more interesting, if not actually...
Wii U – the next generation Nintendo Wii.
If you are a Nintendo Wii fan (and really, who isn't?) then yesterday's announcement from Nintendo is one you won't want to miss. The next generation Wii gaming system has been announced and it is called (drumroll) Wii U. Think everything cool about Wii meets...
New technology turns the page on how kids read
This is a sponsored message from DK Publishing It's an amazing feeling to watch your child develop a love of reading and learning, especially if you've always been a bookworm yourself. But if your son or daughter needs a little more coaxing (especially as school winds...
Calling all Stevie Ray Vaughan wannabes
My husband is a pilot by day and budding musician at night, blasting tunes on his collection of electric guitars, amps, and mixers, which is really awesome when you're trying to keep kids asleep. That's why I'm considering picking up this cool gadget that will let him...
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I've lamented many times in previous posts the sheer number of photos I have on my phone, and the many ways I attempt to organize, manage, fancify and distribute. There are so many apps and services available to help with this process, but a brand new one I recently...
Turntable to go
If you've got a thing for retro audio motifs like I do, I think you'll get a kick out of this Etsy shop that also has a heart for boom boxes, turntables, and other relics of the pre-MP3 era. Brooklyn's Abreaka Studios offers a line of handmade pouches with images of...
It just got 50% more affordable to drive responsibly.
Recently, I wrote about the Motorola Roadster, a great Bluetooth device that keeps you and your passengers safe while driving, and still lets you talk on the phone hands-free. Well now we found a way for you to grab it for 50% off. In honor of Safe Driving Month...
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3 reasons to love the Kindle app on your smartphone
I downloaded the free for iPhone app way back when I upgraded my first generation iPhone to a pretty new iPhone 4, but it was only recently that I actually decided to upload a book. Now I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner. While many people keep telling me that...
Making Instagram photos into a screensaver? Yes, please
If you're an Instagram devotee, you're going to love a super fun new API that turns your (and your friends') Instagram feeds into probably the coolest screensaver you've ever had. By downloading the Screenstagram file onto your Mac OS (Snow Leopard and up), you can...
Happy F-At-He-R-S Day, geek!
Does your dad have an Einstein 'fro? Does he spend spend his day in a lab coat? Is he an aspiring inventor, a dork, a science teacher, a science homework helper, or just the kind of guy who loves Think Geek t-shirts? Then chances are he'll love this super-geeky...
3 ways to calm your cell phone radiation fears
I admit that when I read about World Health Organization report that cell phone use can possibly cause cancer, I got a little bit worried. Before you panic, it's important to know that no adverse health effects have actually been established. And really, there's...
Kids music download of the week – Mister Rabbit
Summer is unofficially here and it's only fitting that I share a sweet little duet that is full of sunshiny warmth. Best of all, it is sung by two of our favorite kindie performers, Caspar Babypants and Charlie Hope, who really make beautiful music together. Their...
5 gadgets the iPhone 4 replaces
I admit that way back when my husband bought me a first generation iPhone, it was a completely frivolous purchase for me--something I coveted because it looked cool. And I could check email from my phone! Technology! Fast forward a few years with my newly upgraded...
Put yourself on exhibit with The Museum of Me
If you're especially proud of all the hard work and time you've put into Facebook--writing funny comments on people's walls, creating clever status updates and choosing only the cutest photos of your kids for your photo albums--you'll love a new Facebook app by Intel...
A pretty handmade sleeve worthy of your iPad
With a bunch of little kids running around my house, I put a Speck CandyShell case on my iPad the very moment I brought it home. The problem is, that leaves the screen completely unprotected when I want to pack it in my laptop bag or purse. So instead of using a...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Gretchen Rubin
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, author Gretchen Rubin shares her fave. I try not to make a habit of handing my iPhone to my six-year-old, but one app, Pocket Piano, has proved very handy during...
Piquing Our Geek: Google Wallet
I barely carry cash around with me any more, relying solely on my soon to be dubbed George Costanza wallet of credit and debit cards to do the work for me. But it looks as though even those will be obsolete, thanks to a the next release from Google that might just...
5 ways you’ll be wowed by technology at Universal Orlando
My family and I were beyond thrilled to be invited to experience Universal Orlando for a week, and were nothing short of amazed at how cutting-edge technology is such an integral part of both Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. It's no surprise that...
3 cool apps for older kids
As much as my little ones love to play with my iPhone, my nearly 7 year-old daughter enjoys her fair share of play time, usually with games that I've downloaded for myself. (Who can resist Angry Birds and Tiny Wings?) So this past week I went on a search for fun apps...