The Benefits of Today’s Many (Many) Devices
Last week while on a trip home from the grocery store, I hit a curb and blew a tire. Upon pulling over, I immediately felt the panic setting in. Not only did I have two small kids with me, but I also hundreds of dollars worth of groceries in my trunk that needed refrigeration. After running through “what [Read More]
The App That Will Save your Holidays
The holidays are almost upon us, and while we're thrilled about bonding with the people we love most, we're not exactly looking forward to lugging packages to the post office and waiting (and waiting and waiting) in line to send them. Those interminable days may be over, thanks to a new startup called Shyp. Here's how [Read More]
The Doll Every Young Girl Should Be Playing With
America has a glaring double standard when it comes to teaching children about gender roles through toys. It’s mostly common knowledge now that dolls like Bratz and Barbie present an unhealthy, unrealistic image for little girls. But two newly minted female engineers are setting out to change that, and have developed a successor to last season’s groundbreaking [Read More]
Radio Show Recap: Healthcare & Technology
With technology changing all the many facets of life, it was only a matter of time before healthcare became another conquest of the digital world. Never before have we been so connected to medical information and medical providers as we are today. Now, instead of relying on self-medication or grandma’s passed down remedies, a throbbing [Read More]
Meet Jibo, the First “Family” Robot
Meet Jibo ($599), an 11-inch-tall “family robot” that's able to see, hear, speak, learn, and help with a variety of tasks around your house. Think of Jibo (currently available for preorder and set to ship in April 2016) as Siri with more physical capabilities. Jibo can sing and dance. He can greet you and remind you to call mom. [Read More]
Ello There!
Were you an early adapter on Twitter back in 2007? Do you have your first name as your Gmail account? Were you on Facebook with a .edu address? If you answered yes to any of these, you’re probably already signed up and posting away on Ello, the new, slightly mysterious social media platform that launched [Read More]
Wearable Tech–It’s Not Just for Adults
Parents concerned about the whereabouts of their children (especially those who don't remember to check in) may soon have their fears alleviated by a new wearable GPS device designed specifically for kids. The Japanese-made Docotch 01 watch, to be released in the U.S. in March 2015, helps parents keep close tabs on their youngsters. The device has [Read More]
Radio Show Recap: Parenting in the Digital Age
When should you introduce your children to technology? How much is too much? How is technology changing the approach to parenting? These concerns are as Dot Complicated as it gets. While children should be kept tech literate, screen time should not replace outside time or friend time. Randi’s book DOT explores technology but also teaches kids that [Read More]