piquing our geek

Ah, there's nothing more reminiscent of my kids' nightly bedtime routine than bath, teeth brushing, pajamas and of course, scanning their pjs with my QR code reader to read an app-based story. Wait, what? Yes, it's true, someone has actu…

Yes, it's come to the world's laziest pizza ordering ever. And boy, are we geekily excited. Come on, admit it, who hasn't wished during a maxed-out gaming session that they would have food magically appear without having to cook it? Evid…

The last time I went to a live music concert was... oh, alright, I can't even remember. I'm sure I'm not the only parent with that answer. And that's exactly why I'm intrigued by EVNTLIVE. The concept is pretty simple. And pretty brillia…

The Apple doesn't fall far from the tree with this natural wood keyboard for your Mac. Wood you try it? (Heh) Our inner geek is definitely piqued by this wooden MacBook Pro keyboard from RAWBKNY. Available in Bamboo or Rosewood, each pie…

There's no sound more beautiful than your baby's laugh, or your significant other saying your name, or that favorite song that always brings a tear to your eye. The only problem is that sounds only last so long before they're gone foreve…

I'm always telling my kids that I wish I could harness their energy and put it to use around the house. While that kind of tech innovation may be years away, I just came across the unlikeliest of objects that is taking that very idea and…

There are household chores that simply must be done, begrudgingly, like laundry, emptying the dishwasher, cleaning the bathrooms...some of which can be a little more automated than others. But what if there was something like a Roomba or…

With a crew of budding artists in my home, I've often thought about investing in a 3D printer so I could turn their drawings into sculptures. But now with these new amazing gadget, doodles can become a piece of art all at the same time. …

With as much as we're using our mobile phones, it's only fitting that they have a nice comfy place to rest at night, right? Check out this new "pillow" from the makers of those popular beanbag style chairs, that lets Nokia Lumia 920 user…

With the onslaught of electronic (aka loud) toys that my kids received from family members over the holidays, the constant drone of high-pitched electronic voices or really loud sounds wore thin by oh...New Year's. Imagine if you had an …

While I was cleaning out my mom's house this summer, I found a boatload of old 35mm film negatives and other than send them to a service that develops old photos , I had absolutely no idea what to do with them. Well, with this campaign o…

With more kids than ever carrying iPods and cell phones ( when they're ready , of course) more kids than ever are going to find themselves stuck without power just when you're trying to reach them. Or...using that as a convenient excuse?…

Recently, I wrote about Animoto's Best of 2012 Facebook video feature allowing you to create a montage of major highlights in 2012. A cool way to look back on big moments, but what if there were a way to compile all the small moments tha…

I love how IKEA is really branching out into the world of tech with their cool interactive catalog as well as an IKEA YouTube channel to help you assemble your SKITFCT. Heh. Well, now they're launching a new limited edition gadget that c…

When I think of safe cell phones for kids, I think of two things. The first is safety from strangers or other people; the second is safety from cell phone radiation . And now there's a cell phone in the works that's going to solve both i…

If any of you have Kinect for Xbox , you are no stranger to how cool it is to be able to make things happen on screen using just your hands. The first time I used it, I felt like I was in some sci-fi movie of the future (in a good way). …

Now that phones are becoming more like computers, and computers are getting as streamlined as phones, it was only a matter of time before someone found a way to let them start working together better. The Matias One USB Keyboard has a cr…

I still fondly remember my Polaroid camera. Like so many photo buffs, I was devastated when Polaroid went the way of the Betamax. Well, with this new gadget, you will get almost the same effect with your very 21st century iPhone. And the…

If you've got an Angry Birds obsessed person in your household like I do (me!), then you will not believe this concept accessory that will completely blow your mind. Super Angry Birds is a USB controller in development hat matches the fe…

It's a onesie! It's a turtle! It's... the most sensitive baby monitor ever. Or it will be. And soon, it'll be helping new parents and their babies, especially those sweet premies, rest a little more easily. Parents with preemies or infan…

I'm pretty familiar with the saying about wearing your heart on your sleeve, but with this new line of t-shirts, we might have a new one that's very 2012: Wearing your tweet on your chest. The tShirtOS programmable t-shirt will actually …

I remember that one of the first things I got when I found out I was pregnant with my first baby was one of those at-home doppler kits so I could hear the heartbeat whenever I wanted. Well, if you're willing to shell out $7400 (or more l…

With so much technology going 3D these days, it's no surprise that there's a cool new gadget that now lets you view YouTube videos on your iPhone in--you guessed it--3D! The Sanwa iPhone 3D viewer looks like one of my favorite toys as a …

I've seen plenty of MP3 speakers but most of them are covered in plastic. And while I'm pretty sure I don't need to worry about my kid chewing on them, it's always nice to find more eco-friendly options, like this new speaker made from, …