Smart new tools to help keep kids safe on Facebook
Just when I thought I finally understood the privacy settings on Facebook, my son reminded me that he will be 13 soon--old enough (shriek of terror) to have his own Facebook profile. At that moment, I had a feeling that another "talk" must be added to the very...
Power adapters for infinity (or Europe) and beyond
With a European vacation in my family's not too distant future (yippee!) I'm realizing we have become a lot more gadget-reliant since the last time I spent a good chunk of time abroad. It's no longer just my hair dryer that needs an occasional plug-in with an adapter...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Dan Zanes
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week's special guest is the uber popular kids' music artist Dan Zanes. Vintage Video Maker is the app that I use to run away from high definition as fast as possible....
Can an iPhone case make you happy?
I love the idea of handmade gadget cases. It seems so yin/yang to merge the soft with the hard, the hand-stitched with the backlit. These little leather gadget pods totally make me happy. While they're made for anything roughly iPhone sized, I might go a little crazy...
Facebook Deals takes on Groupon. And LivingSocial. And uh, 800 million other deal services.
The news is out: Facebook has gone live with Facebook Deals in 5 US cities. Lucky Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, San Diego, and San Francisco. In fact, check out facebook.com/deals now and you Atlanta mamas can grab a pair of Georgia Aquarium Jazz Journeys tickets for $11...
My heart belongs to Tokyo
If you have a thing for Japanese design (and really, doesn't everyone these days?) I think I have found Mecca. Or Mecca East. This shop not only carries everything and anything in doodads, gadgets, and awesome little need-to-haves, you can sort not only by price, but...
Motorola Roadster may put an end to texting and driving
There's nothing that irks me more than seeing someone driving on the highway fumbling around with their phone trying to send a text message or look something up. It's more than irking though, it's dangerous. Hey, I've got kids in the car! Yes, I understand, sometimes...
5 picks you might have missed this week
Curiosity may have killed the cat. But for people, curiosity brought us fire, hot running water, and Hoarders. And curiosity is the driving force behind technology, which is our specialty. This week's picks are all about scratching that itch (with as much style and...
Piquing our Geek: The Original Egg-Bot
You have to be pretty hard core about your Easter Eggs to invest $195 in a machine that makes them look awesome. But that's just what the creators of the Egg-Bot were thinking when they invented this open-source robot that applies computer controlled motion to help...
3 tips for getting started with your iPad 2
Whether you're reading this from your precious iPad 2 or you're still waiting for it to arrive, I can't stress how important it is to keep your new gadget protected, especially if you've got kids around. I thought I'd put together three simple tips to help your keep...
My Bodyguard
After "I love you," I'm pretty sure that the next phrase I've said most frequently to my kids is, "Be careful!" While we parents often take the safety of our families the most seriously, are we doing the same for ourselves? A new app recently launched called Guardly,...
The new PBS website drives the Earth Day message home
If I want my kids to celebrate Earth Day every day, it helps if they understand the little issues that all add up to make big changes. In other words: Why I screech when they forget to recycle a piece of paper. (I admit it. I screech.) That's why I applaud PBS for...
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3 free apps we love for Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. Of course every day I try to do my darnedest to reduce, reuse and recycle, but when it comes to helping the planet, there's always room for improvement, and Earth Day is a great time to think about what we can all do make our lives a little...
Turning home movies into Sundance contenders. (Well, almost.)
I have so many adorable video clips of my kids scattered among my iPhone, laptop, Flip Camera (RIP) and removable hard drive. I dare to dream about turning this jumble of clips into longer movies with real Hollywood-like transitions and effects. The problem is, I...
Lojack for your cell phone – that’s TekTrak
How many of you have you misplaced your phone and had to call your mobile number? My hand is raised over here. But for the times that I've called my number and my ringer has been off, and I've spent a good 30 minutes retracing my steps to find it, well, as fun as...
The iPhone 5: Coming this fall. Maybe.
Just when I was feeling all cool with my fancy new iPhone 4, Reuters is reporting that Apple will launch the iPhone 5 in September. Now while I'm perfectly happy with my 4th generation, for those of you who have been waiting or are in need of an upgrade from your...
Bing Travel takes (some of) the guesswork out of booking online
There's nothing more frustrating than checking out airline fares in the morning, then re-checking in the afternoon and seeing that the cost per ticket has gone up $50. Highway robbery! Doing a desperate search on all the major travel sites to find the original rate is...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Anna Quindlen
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, prolific author and journalist Anna Quindlen shares her faves. It's lame, but I couldn't do without epicurious on my iPad. I look in the fridge, figure out what...
Share and edit your videos with the new Vimeo iPhone app
Like many moms, I now almost exclusively use my smart phone video camera for rolling footage on the kids. And while I'm a huge fan of the video quality and convenience of my iPhone 4, I'm finding that it's tough to figure out what to do with the videos after I take...
Piquing our Geek: The Cosmonaut is ready for take off
Now that I'm about to get my hands on a shiny new iPad2 (yay!) I've been on the lookout for cool new accessories for my tablet, like the PadPivot that I saw on crowd-funding site Kickstarter a little while back. Now Kickstarter has introduced me to yet another...
Wrapping your gadgets in love and eco-leather
In New Orleans this past week, I happened into a beautiful little stationery shop in the French Quarter called Papier Plume. I was immediately drawn to this line of eco-friendly, modern accessories cases from an Italian company called San Lorenzo. The new iPad case...
Babiekins – The next big children’s magazine is on your iPad
In those blissful few quiet minutes to myself, I love to curl up on the couch and flip through a magazine. So I am happy to have found a cool online magazine for parents that features loads of drool-worthy photos of stylish kids, decorating ideas for their rooms, plus...
Gardening for dummies
For those of you who want a little more high-tech gardening in your life (and really, who doesn't?), we've been has been a fan of the AeroGarden for years. It's a boon for those of us apartment dwellers with no outdoor space of our own, sniff, but who want fresh basil...
4 cool phone cases just for Android users
We know that there are a lot of iPhone apps and accessories out on the market and sometimes Android users may get a little bitter over the lack of attention their equally smart smartphones are getting. (We know! We see your posts on Facebook!) It's true that the...