Four Amazing, Educational Apps for Older Kids
My eight-year-old son and I have spent the last few months trying out several apps aimed at older children. Here we share four he has enjoyed.
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Tag: Android
Geek Kids Review: ‘Toca Life: Hospital’ and They Think It’s Pretty Great
Toca Boca’s newest app introduces kids to the hospital environment. It’s pretty great. But don’t make my word for it…
Continue ReadingAlexa Can Be on Your Android Phone Now, Too
Amazon’s Alexa is now available on the Huawei Mate 9. See what it looks like and how well it works.
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Late to the Game: ‘Elder Sign’
Elder Sign is a cooperative dice-rolling game based on the Cthulhu Mythos in which you and your fellow players work together as a team of researchers investigating a museum, attempting to prevent the rise of an Ancient One.
Continue ReadingPractical Fun: Spelling Apps For New Spellers
Sophie’s 5-year-old son is starting to learn spelling at school. As a result, she has been on the lookout for anything that will help him.
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Kids Won’t Shy Away From Geometry in ‘Land of Venn’ App
Is math on your list of 4-letter words? Do you miss the point in geometry? Then travel to the Land of Venn Geometric Defense!
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A Thermal Camera for Your Mobile Devices
The new Seek thermal camera attaches to your smartphone and reveals an array of practical uses.
Continue ReadingTime for Kids Family Edition App for Android and iPad
The Time for Kids Family Edition app for iOS and Android devices is an excellent way for kids to keep up with current events in a kid-friendly format.
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Text and Make Phone Calls for Free With Scratch Wireless
No monthly cell phone bills? With a Scratch Wireless phone it can happen.
Continue ReadingApp Review: Adventure Time: Card Wars for iOS and Android
GeekMom Patricia reviews the latest Adventure Time app for iOS and Android devices.
Continue ReadingYour Android Phone Has Geeky Answers To These 22 Requests
If you haven’t played with the voice commands on your Android phone yet, you’re missing out on a) looking like a total nerd (so what?) and b) some really fun answers. Here are a few to try.
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ComiXology: The Changing Face of Comic Book Readers
ComiXology has much that’s new in time for NYCC: new partnerships, new sales, and even a new kind of reader.
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Hip-Hip-Hooray for Peppa Pig’s Sports Day
Designed for iOS and Android devices, this super-cute app can entertain with six different activities.
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GeekMom's List of Educational Apps to Survive the Summer Slide
The writers at GeekMom have compiled a list of educational apps for you to try this summer on your phone or tablet. Since it seems like preschool apps are a dime-a-dozen, we have come up with a list that will be more appropriate for first through fourth grade.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0: Confessions of an Android Newbie
When I received an invitation to try out the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, I was excited to get a chance to really crack into Apple’s nemesis: the Android operating system. I had a brief exposure to the Android OS — with Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 — when I reviewed the Ematic FunTab Pro last holiday season. But that system had a kid-friendly GUI face that shielded users from the meat and potatoes of the OS. This time around, I dove right in.
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How To Teleport From Your Android Phone
The Teleport Transporter is in beta and in the Google Play store. Ready to go somewhere else? Here’s how it works out.
Continue ReadingMagisto Might Really Be the Instagram of Video
Instagram is Instagram because it’s simple, slightly cheesy, and easy to share. Magisto is pretty much that – only with video.
Continue ReadingReview: Griffin Beacon Universal Remote for iOS or Android
The Griffin Beacon combined with the Dijit app make it easy to turn your phone or tablet into a universal remote.
Continue ReadingHi, My Name Is Dakster and I Have Nomophobia
As with most technology, when smart phones first came out they were supposed to make our lives easier and less stressful. After having three different types of phones, I think that it’s actually the opposite. With every phone upgrade I’ve had, my life seems to get more stressful and I become more afraid of losing or being without it (aka…nomophobia).
Continue ReadingBraven 625s Bluetooth Speaker Review
The Braven 625s Bluetooth 3.0 speaker is an impressive addition to any household both because of the ease of setting it up and the clarity of the sound coming from it.
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