Category Archives: Quirky Tech

Quirky Tech is a place for moms, kids, and families to find the best tech, gadgets, apps and video games. Watch for the spin-off of Quirky-Tech.com!

Cyberbullying Chat Today on The Motherhood

[This is a cross-post with Quirky-Tech.com] I am very passionate about the dangers of cyberbullying and the importance of parents getting involved/being informed. Cyberbullying is different from the in-person bullying many of us grew up with because 1) it follows you to your school, your friend’s house, and your home, 2) it’s psychological more than…

New Sam’s Club App Makes Shopping Easy

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While some people enjoy the “excitement” of heading to the mall for holiday shopping, there are those of us who like a more laid-back approach. I, for one, do almost all of my shopping online. It allows me to compare prices, access items I wouldn’t otherwise find, and save on gas. When Sam’s Club invited…

HP TouchSmart 610 Comes Home to Roost

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The HP TouchSmart 610 fits right into our techie family!

Dress Up Your iPhone for Halloween… or Just for Kicks

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What costume would you chose for your iPhone?

Day 6 – Sandbox Summit Talks Tech, Kids, Fun and Education

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Create a Movie from Your Photos with Windows Live Movie Maker

Take your pictures and turn them into an animated slideshow or movie. These are wonderful for presentations, blog posts, and gifts! This is my first video of this sort. It required all manner of technical expertise (I had to blur out some faces) that I did not yet possess (and now do). What I DID…

Science or Science Fiction? MIT Scientist Captures Son’s First 5 Years on Video

Scientist Deb Roy and his wife installed 11 video cameras throughout their home and captured their son’s first five years of life. The goal? To learn more about language acquisition. MIT Scientist Captures Son’s First 90,000 Hours and First Words on Video, Graphs It | Fast Company. This is fascinating, but it’s also somewhat disturbing….

Happy Birthday, ASIMO!

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a techie, but only those who have known me awhile are likely to be aware that I have a slight obsession for robots and robotics. It has been an interest of mine since junior high school, and I had dreams of becoming a Walt Disney Imagineer and working with…

The ABCs of the Verizon Palm Pre Plus

The ABCs of the Verizon Palm Pre Plus.

Verizon Palm Pre Plus – Downloading Music

Downloading music to your Verizon Palm Pre Plus is super easy. Check it out!