Lyka’s Adventure apps and toys brings earth science to life for kids in the most fun way

by Kate Etue | Best Apps, Educational Apps

We are so excited about the range of science and technology toys that are being created for our kids these days. I love that my kids are using their minds while they play, learning the whole time without realizing it, and the newest player hoping to make it into this...

The Simkl TV Tracker: Never have to ask again, was that show on Hulu or Netflix?

by Kate Etue | Entertainment

If you’re like me, your movie-going days all but disappeared when you had kids. As a nursing mom, I found it nearly impossible to get away for a few hours without feeling like I was going to explode (TMI?) so we started watching our TV and movies at home online....

Phone Finder tracks down your phone, whenever you misplace it. Which is like everyday, right?

by Jeana | Uncategorized

Considering I was making the kids’ lunches the other day and found my phone in the pantry, I really think I need a dedicated gadget like Phone Finder to help me keep track of my all-important-everything-device. I’m not the only one, right? As much as...

The MoMA store sees the genius of Kickstarter funded tech products

by Julie | Tech Toys

Kickstarter at MoMA brings together two of our favorite things — awesome Kickstarter-fueled innovations and the MoMA Design Store. They’ve gathered a collection of successful Kickstarter products in honor of NYCxDESIGN, and it’s a cool celebration of...

Lumafit fitness tracker: Wearable fitness tech for your ear.

by Julie | Fitness + Health

I’m a triathlete and a data geek, so as you might imagine, I keep my eye on cool new innovations in fitness technology. Which is why I was intrigued when I discovered the Lumafit fitness tracker, now on Kickstarter. The Lumafit uses some of the brand new fitness...

TwistVolt: Yes, cool power strips do actually exist

by Julie | Uncategorized

I’m always amazed by how smart design can improve function and turn mundane items, like boring old power strips into cool power strips, which is where the new TwistVolt comes in. Remember the Snake, one of those twisty puzzles that came out in the wake of the...

Revolights bike lights: Safety gets even cooler

by Kate Etue | Fitness + Health

When it comes to safety with our kids, we don’t mess around. And that’s especially true when it comes to bike riding. We’ve found some fantastic bike helmets over the years, but one area that’s been seriously lacking in both safety and cool...

The Micro 3D printer for your home that is blowing up Kickstarter

by Christina Refford | Tech Toys

When a Kickstarter campaign blows past their goals of raising $50,000 in less time than it takes for my son to tie his shoes in the morning, you know they are on to something special. How special? Well, I assumed that the cost of 3D printers would keep them mainly in...

Piquing our Geek: The Moff Band sound effect bracelet for kids.

by Kate Etue | Tech Toys

We’re always drawn to interesting tech toys here, and right now we’re a bit fascinated by the new Moff band. Designed by a Japanese firm (thus, the various spellings of guitar), the band promises to turn any object, real or imaginary, into a toy using...

6 amazing tracking devices that ensure you never lose stuff again. Because we do that more than we care to admit.

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

Confession: I spend way too much time trying to figure out where my keys, purse, and um, even my dog have gone at times, so am curious about all the tracking devices out there now. It’s one of the most frustrating feelings to not know where something is when you...