Piquing our Geek: An eco solar phone charger just for teens
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? Here’s one...
Organize your tech for the New Year: The coolest gadgets and accessories to help.
The other day when I was trying to replace my old router, I found myself wrestling with a mass of cords, plugs and surge protectors. Cue: organization tips for tech that I need too. I scoured through all the awesome organization gadgets and techcessories we’ve...
Meet Bobine: A smart phone charger and tripod all in one
There are two images in my mind right now: one of my husband struggling to keep his Android phone steady in the car while using it as a GPS; the other, yours truly, trying to read a recipe on my phone without dropping it in the pancake batter. Both of these awkward...
The power cord with major POW!
That’s right, citizen: we’ve found a powerful power cord that can protect you from surges, outlet insufficiency, and most of all, boredom. Whether you’re into comic books, Harry Potter, Zeus, or just brightening up the mundane, this Lightning Bolt...
5 of our favorite techie pins on Pinterest this week
Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Follow us, then check out our favorite techie pins from this week that you won’t want to miss. 1. The prettiest iPhone 5 cases we’ve seen so far. 2. An amazing fitness gadget that pops in your pocket and...
Plug it in, plug it in
I’ve been a crazy travelin’ gal lately, and one those annoying little things about travel is trying to figure out which converters to bring for all your gadgets. I love this universal travel plug adapter which beats carrying around a humongo adapter kit....
Portable power thanks to the Pivot Power Mini
I’ve been a long time fan of quirky products; in fact I nearly squealed when I saw my favorite power strip of theirs available Target. Yes, apparently now I get excited over power strips. So when I spotted this affordable new gadget that makes charging on the go...
3 Stylish bags that power your gadgets
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve lost charge on my iPhone when I’ve needed it most and didn’t have my Mophie charger on hand, or access to an outlet. The first soccer game photos, the beautiful sunset in Mexico…sadly the list goes on. So...
The newest, coolest charging stations are from your grandmother’s era
With Labor Day here, I’ve got organization on the brain. So when I saw this beautiful, crafty way to make the tangle of electronics by my bedside a little more pretty and a little less “what’s behind the displays at Best Buy” I was amazed with...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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