Cool Fortnite gifts for your game-obsessed kids. Orange Justice, forever!
Question: how many times in the last day has your kid danced Orange Justice? If the answer is more than once, then you’re going to want to check out these cool Fortnite gifts we’ve found for kids who are obsessed with the game. Sure, they’d love more...
7 of our kids’ favorite Nintendo Switch games
With so many kids either asking for a Nintendo Switch this holiday season, or looking to add to their Nintendo Switch game collection, we decided to share some of our own kids’ favorite games, along with favorites from our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group (you...
10 cool Nintendo Switch accessories, recommended by parents who know
With a few of our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group members looking to gift a Nintendo Switch to their kid this holiday season, we’ve had a few awesome threads about the popular gadget, including the cool Nintendo Switch accessories. If you’re giving the...
12 delightfully geeky gifts under $20 | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018
If you’re like us and have an abundance of geeks to buy for this holiday season, you’ll appreciate these awesome, affordable geeky gifts under $20 for the holidays. Whether they’re into Star Wars, Stranger Things, Dr. Who, or just losing themselves...
Xbox launches their Adaptive Controller. Hooray for more inclusive gaming!
We were so pleased to hear that the Xbox Adaptive Controller that has been making the news over the last few months has finally launched. That means kids and adults with disabilities who aren’t able to use current Xbox controller now have one that will hopefully...
The Super Mario Moleskine collection takes notebooks a level up.
In news that is sure to score a serious “wahoo!” from the Super Mario fan in your life — and just in time for back-to-school, too — Moleskine has released a limited edition notebook collection that features the game-changing gaming character. Related:...
Are the video games your kids love safe for them? We can help.
If you thought your kids tech-savvy as toddlers, it’s amazing to see how quickly they pick up video games when they get a little older. They know what’s hot and what’s not faster than Mario with a super star power-up. Turns out there are tons of...
Where to play all your favorite classic video games from childhood, for free!
Warning: you’re about to seriously waste some time reliving your childhood. We’ve found the motherlode of retro computer games thanks to Classic Reload. They’ve collected and preserved more than 5,000 classic video games for future generations to...
These Nintendo water bottles are S’well. Literally.
Aren’t these water bottles such a clever collaboration from our friends at Nintendo and S’well? We love S’well bottles, and we love Nintendo, so it’s no surprise we’re loving these new bottles. Sure, they’re fun for Father’s...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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