Category: Tech
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CES 2012–Trends for Families
I’m only part-way through the show floor, but there are some pretty clear trends cropping up: 1. Connected. Everything is connected… share your pictures on your phone with your iPad or TV. Stream video from one device to another. Start a game/movie on one device and pick it up on another. Early efforts at this…
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Kicking Off CES 2012
It’s been pretty quiet around here, but it’s not for a lack of cool family tech. Nope. I’ve been prepping to bring you coverage from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The show is the place to see what’s new and hot in TVs, sound systems, cell phones, tablets, computers, robots, smart appliances, connected…
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iPad 2 Keyboard Capsule Review
I love my iPad. It’s easy to travel with, it keeps my kids entertained, and my husband can watch movies on it. But when I’m away from my laptop, I miss having a keyboard. The touch screen is fine for using apps, writing quick messages, and playing games, but when I need to write a…
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New Sam’s Club App Makes Shopping Easy
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…
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Carnival Island–A Review
Carnival Island is a family game for PlayStation 3 with Move. As the name suggests, the game is a collection of carnival mini-games such as Mini Bowl (aka Skee Ball), Coin Toss and Shooting Gallery. Set in a magical, but long-abandoned carnival this is a fun game for the whole family.
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Support St. Jude and Save on Great Apps
I love it when I can buy quality products and help someone else in the process. This is one of those times. Ruckus Media is donating 100% of their net proceeds ($1.39) from the sale of every app in their collection to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital until November 28. The Ruckus Media collection includes…
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Creeps–Free Levels!
If you took my advice awhile back, you’ve been happily playing The Creeps on your iPad or iPhone. You’ve probably finished all of the levels by now, so you’ll be glad to know that there’s a new set of Thanksgiving levels available for free. Battle turkeys, acorns, leaves, a hungry pie, and a mean looking…
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Striiv-ing to Be Healthier–Striiv Pedometer Review
Just this past week, I provided fresh water for a few children in South America. I crossed the Golden Gate Bridge 5+ times. I traversed Zion Narrows in Utah and walked the Vegas strip. And, no, I haven’t been traveling around doing good and sightseeing. I’ve been doing housework, volunteering at my kid’s school, attending…
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Creating the Perfect Group Photo with Windows Live Photo Gallery Photo Fuse
Most of us have experienced the dreaded group photo shot, especially at the holidays. In one picture, someone is blinking, in another, someone has looked away. It’s frustrating at best. Luckily, Windows Live Photo Gallery, a free piece of software from Microsoft, allows you to capture the best of each of your group photos and…
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Microsoft, Sesame Street, and National Geographic Show Us the Next Frontier of Television and Educational Content
There are times when I get a press release that I know I should share immediately, but I’m just not sure how to capture the impact of the story. Last week was one of those times. In short, Kinect for Xbox 360 announced a ground-breaking partnership with National Geographic and Sesame Street. The two iconic…
