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Autobots, Roll Out! Optimus Prime and Princess Pipp Petals Come to Calm

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022Dakster Sullivan

Calm is already a great meditation app but now it’s pure geeky awesome with the help of Optimus Prime and Princess Pipp Petals.

Kokoon Nightbuds – Comfortable Headphones for a Good Night’s Sleep

February 22, 2022February 21, 2022Dakster Sullivan

Kokoon Nightbuds (retail $250) hold the secret to a good night’s sleep for those that need a little noise to help them slip into their Zzzzs.

‘Tappity’ Your Way to K-5 Science Learning

June 26, 2021June 25, 2021Jenny Bristol

This subscription-based interactive science app for kids in K-5 is immersive, interactive, and full of solid science material.

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Mixtiles – 8×8 Framed Photos Right From Your Phone

July 17, 2020Dakster Sullivan

Mixtiles lets you order 8×8 framed photos directly from your phone with a built-in adhesive backing that does not damage walls.

5 Best Computer Games to Play During a Pandemic

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020Evil Genius Mum6

Here are our 5 Best Computer Games to Play During a Pandemic lock-down to save your sanity. You can even share with the family (if you want).

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GeekMom Review Roundup: 50+ Educational Games, Activities, and Apps

March 25, 2020March 24, 2020Sophie Brown

I have reviewed dozens of educational apps, games, activity books and more, here is a roundup of over 50 of these, organized by subject.

Snapstar: The Fashion Dolls for Social Media Savvy Tweens

April 20, 2019April 19, 2019Sophie Brown

Snapstar is a range of fashion dolls designed to appeal to social media savvy tweens. They come with an app for creating Insta-worthy snaps.

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Spinlight: 3 Apps to Help With Math and Logic Skills

February 18, 2019February 17, 2019Sophie Brown1

My son and I have recently played with three apps from Spinlight: ‘Winky Think Logic Puzzles,’ ‘Operation Math,’ and ‘YodelOh Math Mountain.’

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‘Geography Drive USA’: A Fun and Fact-Filled Road Trip Around the States

February 9, 2019February 8, 2019Sophie Brown

‘Geography Drive USA’ is an app that takes players on a road (and occasional plane) trip all over the United States of America.

Give the Gift of STEM With UBTECH’s BuilderBots: Overdrive Kit

November 4, 2018November 3, 2018MAJK1

JIMU Robot BuilderBots Series: Overdrive Kit offers hours of creative fun time while still teaching early programming concepts.

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Taxonomies Are Fun

August 28, 2018August 27, 2018Amy Weir4

I’m notoriously against dichotomies when it comes to people. Objects, on the other hand, are fun to sort. There are games based on the concept of using dichotomies to identify objects: Twenty Questions, and all its spinoffs, like this Hedbandz game my kids have. Through a series of yes or no questions, you gradually narrow […]

Canva – Create Beautiful Designs with Ease

February 1, 2018January 31, 2018Dakster Sullivan9

Canva has been my go-to for infographics but now they’re my go-to for all my design ideas.

Indiegogo Alert! Design Your Workout or Offer Classes With MūvWell

January 16, 2018January 15, 2018Jenny Bristol1

Take classes and get a customized workout through Muvwell, a new app platform whose Indiegogo campaign just launched yesterday! Through it, you can also offer your own fitness classes for others to take.

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Day One: My Digital Midori

August 18, 2017December 12, 2017Dakster Sullivan2

Day One is like a digital Midori for those who love to journal.

Bat-Tail Reviews the Casio LK-265 Keyboard

August 3, 2017December 12, 2017Shiri Sondheimer5

For your viewing pleasure and information, Bat-Tail gives you her review of the Casio LK-265 Keyboard and I enjoy with accompanying Chordana Play app.

Kickstarter for the Rocketbook Color Notebook: The Internet of Crayons

July 23, 2017December 12, 2017Amy Weir

The Rocketbook Color Notebook, now on Kickstarter, addresses the two-fold problem: how do we give compulsive young artists a surface to draw on that won’t waste paper or build up as garbage around the house, while still allowing the results to be archived, displayed, and shared?

Alexa Can Be on Your Android Phone Now, Too

March 24, 2017December 12, 2017Ruth Suehle

Amazon’s Alexa is now available on the Huawei Mate 9. See what it looks like and how well it works.

AccuWeather & Spotify Present ‘Climatunes’ Playlists

February 14, 2017December 11, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

AccuWeather and Spotify join forces to present customized playlists to your location and weather conditions, based on the trends of 85 billion previous streams.

SBrick Plus: Programmable Interlocking Bricks You Want

November 3, 2016December 9, 2017Karen Walsh

When educators asked for better programmable interlocking bricks that were compatible with LEGO, SBrick Plus answered the call. Check out their fully funded Kickstarter before Monday, November 7.

‘My Little Pony: Puzzle Party’: More Than A Game, A Whole Experience

October 18, 2016December 9, 2017Karen Walsh

My Little Pony: Puzzle Party provides more than a game, it gives fans a fully immersive experience for a mobile game.