Spotify announces Family Accounts. Because there are a few times that sharing isn’t nice.
We are definitely a Spotify family. And by family, I mean I do not tend to publish my playlists because they range from “Every version of every Frozen song ever” to “Every Gummy Bear song sung in every language ever.” Okay, I do have a few...
The new Sonos BOOST: Wireless audio streaming from Sonos made even more amazing
As our resident Sonos evangelist – although not the only one around here – I’m always excited when they launch something new, because their product releases tend to come slowly but thoughtfully. And today (as in, right now this very second)...
Web Coolness: Yo! MTV Raps, sweet banana science, and tweets about nothing
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web this week. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Remember Yo! MTV Raps? (Please tell us you do!). Don’t call it a comeback, this 21st century boombox will look awesome for years. We love that...
A cool tech gift for the mom who still likes her AM/FM radio.
My own mother has made the leap to Pandora and other streaming services which I think is pretty great. But I know that deep down, she will always be committed to NPR and often wants to listen to it in the easiest way possible: from a radio. So it might be time to...
Untethering from the phone with Jabra ROX wireless earbuds and the new Jabra Sound app
Back when I discovered the Jabra Stone, it was my first experience with a bluetooth headset. And yet…it looked like a headset. Meaning I could walk down the street taking hands-free phone calls, and looking a crazy person talking to myself. (I kind of always...
The new Sonos app is now as advanced as their speaker system
I cannot say enough awesome things about my Sonos wireless speaker system. I am convinced that now friends want to choose my house for dinner parties, specifically so they can play with it. However if I have had any complaint, it’s their rather clunky app that,...
Spotify vs. Rdio: A streaming music smackdown
It can sometimes be difficult to keep tabs on the dizzying array of digital and streaming music services and choices. Add on top of that free vs. paid services, pricing models, and mobile vs. web or desktop options — and well, are we confused yet? So we put...
The ecoATM: A fascinating if a slightly Orwellian way to recycle your tech for cash
I am fascinated by the concept of something called an ecoATM. My first thought is that it runs on solar power and doesn’t print receipts. But then I learned it’s not about getting money. At least not without putting more inside it than a debit card. The...
Kid-friendly CD Player: Reader Q + A
Q: I’ve been following your blog and emails and love them! I’m looking for a toddler/kid friendly CD player and would love any thoughts, ideas or suggestions. Using book apps and ebooks on my wonderful iPad and Nook HD is amazing but still love my Fisher...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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