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What Gadgets Will The Next 10 Years Bring?

A month ago I attended the European tech conference, LeWeb Paris, the theme of which was “The Next 10 Years.” This got me thinking about what the past 10 years of technology has been like, and boy was it like peering into a strange museum of the rapid progression of human behavior. Remember when everyone HAD to have the [Read More]

January 13th, 2014|Categories: Stuff|

12 Apps You May Have Missed In 2013

2013 flew by, and already blogs and sites are reporting on what's new for 2014: new technology, new trends and new apps. But let's take a step back and review some of the awesome apps and online services from 2013 that you might have missed. 1) Peek.com is the innovative one-stop shop for travelers and locals [Read More]

January 11th, 2014|Categories: Stuff|Tags: |

5 Tech-Inspired Jewelry Picks

Can't get enough tech in your life? Check out these tongue-in-cheek jewelry picks guaranteed to add a little whimsy to any outfit. Dare we say geek chic?   1. The Power Button Ring and Computer Lover necklace, both from Smiling Silver Smith.   2. The Pi Necklace from RGB Laboratory. Fun, quirky, and a great way to [Read More]

January 8th, 2014|Categories: Stuff|

Now, About Those Resolutions…

As we begin wrapping up 2013, we look back at the things we can improve upon and would like to do differently in the next year. Here are few helpful tips for creating and reaching those attainable New Year's resolutions for 2014: Step away from the smartphone If you spend each and every day with [Read More]

January 3rd, 2014|Categories: Fam, Stuff|

Outsource Your Photo Editing For Cheap

Tech has allowed us “ordinary folk” to outsource those tasks that you may not relish doing– whatever chore you dread, you can find a service to help you with it (normally for a pretty reasonable price). Munchery lets you outsource cooking. Exec lets you outsource house cleaning. TaskRabbit even lets you outsource IKEA furniture assembly. Next [Read More]

December 19th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|

Look What This Company’s Doing To Revolutionize Online Shopping

Last week, I wrote an article about how reading is becoming increasingly social. The fashion industry isn’t far behind. Social shopping is taking off, and there’s no better example than ModCloth to emphasize what the future of online shopping could be. ModCloth is a vintage-inspired clothing, accessory and home-goods site that was started in 2002 [Read More]

December 11th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|Tags: |

Holiday Shopping, No Movement Required

We’ve become ridiculously spoiled with how easy it is to pick the perfect holiday gift for a loved one. Our mothers and fathers actually had to leave the house and fight the mobs at the nearest mall to find the right present– these days, I can browse and purchase from anywhere, no car (or movement) required. [Read More]

December 5th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|Tags: |

Books And Book Tour Schedule

Dot Complicated is now a book! We're so excited to announce that Randi Zuckerberg's debut book, Dot Complicated, as well as her children's picture book, Dot, are now available to order. The adult book, Dot Complicated, is part memoir, part how-to manual and addresses issues of privacy, online presence, networking, etiquette, and the future of social change. Randi [Read More]

December 4th, 2013|Categories: Stuff|