piquing our geek
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KiDCASE is a clever, new iPad smart case that puts more screentime control in parents’ hands
Read Essay →: KiDCASE is a clever, new iPad smart case that puts more screentime control in parents’ handsWatching our kids maneuver their way through all this new tech is a joy. It’s just so cool to see…
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The Lily Camera is the first throw-and-shoot drone. Whoa.
Read Essay →: The Lily Camera is the first throw-and-shoot drone. Whoa.We’ve seen a lot of cameras around here, and we’ve tested them out under some pretty extreme conditions. (Ask Kristen…
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Piquing our Geek: A 3D printer just for kids. Like they won’t be begging for that.
Read Essay →: Piquing our Geek: A 3D printer just for kids. Like they won’t be begging for that.After spending a fun afternoon at Makerbot‘s NYC store last fall, my kids are now completely fascinated with 3D printing. It’s a pretty…
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Piquing our Geek: The GE Cafe Series refrigerator now with a built-in Keurig brewer.
Read Essay →: Piquing our Geek: The GE Cafe Series refrigerator now with a built-in Keurig brewer.Even people who don’t love to cook seem to get excited about high-tech kitchen appliances. Combine that with people who…
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MonBaby wearable baby monitor: Piquing our Geek
Read Essay →: MonBaby wearable baby monitor: Piquing our GeekI am intrigued by all the new technologies and devices coming out that are designed to monitor and track a baby’s sleep…
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Withings Home monitoring system: Piquing our geek
Read Essay →: Withings Home monitoring system: Piquing our geekThere’s no doubt that we are entering the era of the connected home. Products like the Belkin WeMo, WiFi slow cooker and…
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Sync Smartband: A little peace of mind around their wrists
Read Essay →: Sync Smartband: A little peace of mind around their wristsThese days, there’s no shortage of cool tech that families can wear around their wrists, but it’s about to get more useful…
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Piquing Our Geek: The Sproutling Wearable Baby Monitor
Read Essay →: Piquing Our Geek: The Sproutling Wearable Baby MonitorWith products like Jawbone and Fitbit and dozens more that are ushering us into a new era of wearable tech, it seems only…
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Piquing Our Geek: Mink 3D makeup printer gives new meaning to DIY cosmetics
Read Essay →: Piquing Our Geek: Mink 3D makeup printer gives new meaning to DIY cosmeticsIt’s likely you’ve seen or heard a lot about 3D printers lately, because they’re one of those holy moly tech…
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Lumafit fitness tracker: Wearable fitness tech for your ear.
Read Essay →: Lumafit fitness tracker: Wearable fitness tech for your ear.I’m a triathlete and a data geek, so as you might imagine, I keep my eye on cool new innovations…
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Piquing our Geek: The Moff Band sound effect bracelet for kids.
Read Essay →: Piquing our Geek: The Moff Band sound effect bracelet for kids.We’re always drawn to interesting tech toys here, and right now we’re a bit fascinated by the new Moff band. Designed…
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Piquing our Geek – Apple CarPlay: Why parents are going to like it.
Read Essay →: Piquing our Geek – Apple CarPlay: Why parents are going to like it.The second I heard about thenew Apple CarPlay, I was pretty excited. And if you’re an iPhone 5, 5c, or 5S user…
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Piquing our Geek: The Wocket Wallet could be the future of smart wallets
Read Essay →: Piquing our Geek: The Wocket Wallet could be the future of smart walletsI’m completely on the wearable tech bandwagon, but I’m definitely still skeptical about the whole smart wallet concept. That doesn’t…
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Piquing Our Geek: Facial recognition technology goes from the military to your own smartphone
Read Essay →: Piquing Our Geek: Facial recognition technology goes from the military to your own smartphoneEye scanning and facial recognition technology seems like something you only see in classic Schwarzzeneger and Tom Cruise movies. But…
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Piquing our Geek: Draw your own video game with Pixel Press.
Read Essay →: Piquing our Geek: Draw your own video game with Pixel Press.My second grader is crazy into made up games he creates and customizes himself. Everything from blueprints for Star Warsian…
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Piquing Our Geek: Revolv Home Automation
Read Essay →: Piquing Our Geek: Revolv Home AutomationOur home needs some major upgrades, and with a brand new, super smart home automation system coming out this fall,…
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Piquing our geek: The Kapture bracelet can record all the hilarious things your kids say.
Read Essay →: Piquing our geek: The Kapture bracelet can record all the hilarious things your kids say.Whether your kids say the darnedest things or your inspiration always strikes while you’re driving the car, this cool new…
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Piquing Our Geek: Tile is Lost and Found, tech style
Read Essay →: Piquing Our Geek: Tile is Lost and Found, tech styleWe’re all for labeling our belongings to help them find their way back to us, but what if you could…
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Piquing Our Geek: Cleaning water with UV light
Read Essay →: Piquing Our Geek: Cleaning water with UV lightI wouldn’t call myself a person who particularly likes to “rough it.” Call me crazy for wanting plumbing. That said,…
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Piquing Our Geek: The smartest power outlet. Ever.
Read Essay →: Piquing Our Geek: The smartest power outlet. Ever.Check out this clever power outlet that accommodates way more than the measly two electrical cords. It’s one of those…