Spring tech trend alert: The coolest black and white smartphone cases
Do I really need a reason to love black and white smartphone cases? I’m hope you’re saying no if, like me, you also see your smartphone as another excuse to accessorize. Since I’m definitely ready for a new case for spring, I scoured some of my...
Adaptxt Learning Keyboard for Android: No more damn you, autocorrect.
When we recently moved to Long Island, I was a little overwhelmed with the town names — places like Setauket, Ronkonkoma, and Hauppauge all led to some pretty comical auto-corrects on my smart phone. If only I had had the Adaptxt keyboard app for Android, I...
Sony Xperia Z1S: A waterproof mobile phone made for parents
Let’s talk about juice. Both in the edible and technical senses. In our house, we are either spilling it (in liquid form) or out of it (in battery form). Both problems tend to affect the mobile phones in the house too — which is why I was so excited to get...
What’s the best emergency cell phone for kids? Reader Q&A
When my 11-year old son got stranded in the terrible snowstorm we had here in Atlanta a few weeks ago, I decided that he might need an emergency cell phone for kids. While he does have an iPod Touch, I think he needs something else. Any suggestions? -Laurie As...
An actual free phone service over WiFi? Welcome, Scratch Wireless.
I truly cringe whenever I receive my cell phone bill. Usage charges, unlimited data, texting…oof, it adds up. I can see why the search for a good free phone service over WiFi is so important for a lot of people. As for me, my phone is like another appendage, so...
Piquing our Geek: The iWatch concept
With the trend of wearable tech becoming enormous this year, I’ve had my eye on all the new wearable tech gadgets that keep popping up. I mean, what self-respecting geek hasn’t? But one thing missing has been Apple’s contribution, which is why...
NYC implements social media guidelines for schools: Worth a look for parents wherever you live
We finally decided to give our sixth grader a smart phone. And while I think the good has outweighed the bad so far, I really wasn’t prepared for how complicated things would get — and how quickly it would happen. So I can see why implementing social media...
The coolest new gadgets for kids: Editors’ Best Tech of 2013
Tracking down the coolest new gadgets for kids is one of our great joys as both parents and picky consumers. Each year sees a ton of launches, but not all of them make it to the next. Here, our very favorite launches of 2013 which both kids and parents can feel good...
The 11 coolest new gadgets of the year: Editors’ Best Tech of 2013
In our Editors’ Tech Picks of 2013 series, are so excited to present our picks for the coolest new gadgets of 2013. These are the 11 that best captured our imaginations this year, with a combination of smart design, functionality, innovation and just plain...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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