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Review: CHARGEUP Digital Portable Power Bank

July 29, 2016December 15, 2017Melody Mooney2

No need to stop while on the ‘Pokémon GO.’ Recharge on the run with the Cygnett Portable Power Bank

House of Marley: CHANT Mini Bluetooth Speaker Review

July 28, 2016December 8, 2017Melody Mooney

The Chant Bluetooth Mini Speaker from Marley. One speaker. One family. Let’s get together and feel alright.

Evo Endurance: Power in Your Back Pocket

June 7, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh

A little extra juice, a little but slimmer. Just right for those small back pockets on pants.

The Case for Selfie Sticks, and Other Phone Accessory Tales

May 26, 2016December 8, 2017Jenny Bristol1

I think selfie sticks get a bad rap. Even if you aren’t into photographing yourself every time you try on a new outfit, I feel they are a great tool for solving any number of photography or height-challenged problems.

tech21 Phone Case: Overcoming the Klutz

May 3, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh

tech21’s EVO Glass screen protection and Impact Clear case protect your phone from the family klutz.

The Future of Gaming: Virtual Reality

January 11, 2016December 7, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Virtual Reality is up for discussion again, with plenty of developments scheduled for 2016. Is this the year we see VR units in every home? EG Mum goes beyond the bright and shiny to look at exactly how suitable VR will be for your geeky family.

Nesting in the 21st Century

December 26, 2015December 4, 2017Sarah Pinault

With each pregnancy, I have waited for that nesting instinct to kick in, waited, and waited. I thought it had never hit, but as I look back over the months of pregnancy, I see a different kind of nesting. I nest with gadgets and gizmos. I reach for time saving technology and devices to make life easier.

Protect Your Photos, Video, Documents, and Data With Drobo

December 19, 2015December 4, 2017Jenny Bristol1

Drobo makes an extensive line of extremely easy-to-use external storage and network attached storage solutions that keeps your data safe. Perfect for anyone’s storage needs.

Microsoft Continues to Innovate Portable Computing

October 9, 2015December 16, 2017Jenny Bristol1

Microsoft recently announced the newest in their line of Microsoft-branded computers. They’ve updated the Surface Pro to model number 4, and they’ve come out with the Surface Book, which is a larger, beefier, more powerful machine that looks more like a laptop than the other Surface models.

How V-MODA Headphones Brought Me Peace and Focus

September 5, 2015December 4, 2017Jenny Bristol

The right headphones can make a big difference in how well you can focus on the task at hand. Less sound clutter means more peace, more productivity.

Amazon Echo: Did It Change My Life?

August 16, 2015December 3, 2017Maryann Goldman1

GeekMom Maryann walks you through her first 45 days with the Amazon Echo.

Glimpses of the Apple Watch life. Image credit: Ariane Coffin.

Two Months With an Apple Watch

August 5, 2015December 3, 2017Ariane Coffin2

How one more gadget has helped me achieve less screen time.

Will You Upgrade to Windows 10 Tomorrow?

July 28, 2015December 3, 2017Jenny Bristol1

Whether you currently have Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or even something earlier, it’s a good idea to consider upgrading. Windows 10 will have some interesting features.

JBL's Splashproof Charge 2+ Bluetooth Speaker Perfect for Summer Fun

July 8, 2015December 3, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

Patricia takes the JBL Charge 2+ for a spin and loves how much more fun it is making her summer!

Testing Out the Coolpad Arise and Freebie Phone Service

June 23, 2015December 2, 2017Rachel Cericola6

Is free phone service too good to be true? Rachel tests out Scratch Wireless’ latest, which taps into any available WiFi.

Microsoft Band Seamlessly Integrates Into Your Life

April 16, 2015December 2, 2017Jenny Bristol1

Now securely in the wearable tech realm, Microsoft offers the Band for fitness and life organization.

Panasonic 3E Convertible 2-in-1 Is Built for Education

April 8, 2015December 16, 2017Jenny Bristol

Panasonic, along with Intel and Microsoft, has created a purpose-built computer for the K-12 education market. It won’t keep kids stuck in the classroom, however. It’s extremely portable, even having a carrying handle, and is intended to be brought out into the field to look at things in nature and study the world.