The wait is over! There are many happy gamers around the world who stood in lines waiting the other night at the midnight launch of the highly anticipated and much sought after Xbox One console. I love and enjoy experiencing fandemonium no matter what it's for! So I checked out the street party as … [Read more...]
Have Gluten or Food Sensitivities? This Technology Could Help!
There is no doubt that gluten and other food sensitivities, especially amongst children, are on the rise. We are all in-tuned to the food sensitivities even on a daily basis like at birthday parties. I've noticed in the past couple years that not-only do we have peanut-related allergies to … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: ScopifyROM Enhancing the Museum Experience
When I have a couple hours to myself, or with the kids, we often like to drop into the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto. Even when we travel we tend to include a trip to the local gallery or museum. There's always a "treasure trove" of discovery that we can't wait to get into. I was excited to … [Read more...]
Tech Report: Samsung Launches Wearable Tech
Exciting news comes out of the tech world yesterday as Samsung officially launched the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear. At the launch party in Toronto, Samsung featured the "wearable technology" to the crowd of tech AND stylish set. Celebrity stylist Leslie Fremar (and Canadian-born, … [Read more...]
APP of the Week: Star Walk
I'm going to confess. I'm a bit of a space geek. Not the Star Trek kind (not that there's anything wrong with that) but I'm completely fascinated with space. I was moved to tears when I walked under the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the California Science Center and my kids weren't even with me! I … [Read more...]
Tech Needs: The Mophie keeps you juiced up!
How many times do you find the battery on your mobile device in the red zone? I'm out all the time running around and I'm addicted constantly on my iPhone checking emails, texts, facebook, twitter, instagram, searching stuff on the internet and listening to JayZ. It's amazing what one device can do … [Read more...]
App of the Week: 2life for twosomes
Designed for two people, 2life is new app that just launched. Why you should get it? It's a private and secured network that lets you chat, share, collaborate and coordinate with your partner all in one place. "Once you create a free 2life joint account with your partner, you can easily stay … [Read more...]
App Spotlight: The Scientific 7 Minute Workout.
I am not one for exercising and I freely admit it. I've tried all sorts of things from working out at home with Tai Bo DVDs, joining pilates and yoga classes, personal trainers and going with my hubby to the gym. Other than walking (a lot) nothing inspires me to move ...other than a good sale. … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Family Safe…Online
"Look both ways before you cross the street." "Never accept a ride from a stranger." "If you're home alone, never open the door." These are the lessons that were passed on to us to keep us safe as children, and no doubt we're passing these same tidbits on to our kids. But growing up, we didn't … [Read more...]
Wondering what to do with the e-waste?
I've got an old laptop that was handed down by a neighbour who thought it would be perfect for my son to use for his homework. It's possibly 10 years old. It's heavy and it's S.L.O.W. We graciously accepted the offer as it was perfect first laptop for him. Then other people started offering their … [Read more...]