Want to control all the electronics in your house from your iPhone? »
One of the most fascinating trends to emerge from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show involves new systems which combine all your household systems, appliances, locks, lights- basically anything with a switch- into a centralized home control system. A flip of a tab on a control panel turns off all the house lights, and a quick change-up on your iPhone starts firing up the heat in your house as your drive home from the airport.
Read more...Joining the Skype revolution- and roaming with Freetalk »
When Stacey Smith joined our Mom Central team last year, she insisted on talking with our team via Skype from her NYC office, and marveled that we did not have Skype turned on all day long. We dutifully logged in and kept logged on, and as she showed us the ease of zipping documents over Skype, sharing key links in the messaging box, doing video calls (where I got to virtually meet her daughter Chloe as well as see the huge icicles hanging off their home- in addition to face to face conversations about pressing business issues), conferencing in others, zipping on to talk with our Toronto-based Canada team- I in turn marveled how we had lived without Skype!
Read more...Taking HD3D photos with Panasonic’s Lumix G cameras »
We take photos to capture moments and preserve memories. These images of our ever-changing lives help us record memories for family, friends, to pass down through generations. What if your photographs showed beautiful, memorable scenes as well as the depth of where the photograph was taken? What if you could take photos in full HD3D?
Read more...Joining the Skype Revolution- and Roaming with Freetalk »
When Stacey Smith joined our Mom Central team last year, she insisted on talking with our team via Skype from her NYC office, and marveled that we did not have Skype turned on all day long. We dutifully logged in and kept logged on, and as she showed us the ease of zipping documents over Skype, sharing key links in the messaging box, doing video calls (where I got to virtually meet her daughter Chloe as well as see the huge icicles hanging off their home- in addition to face to face conversations about pressing business issues), conferencing in others, zipping on to talk with our Toronto-based Canada team- I in turn marveled how we had lived without Skype!
Read more...MusicSkins Combine Practicality with Personality »
MusicSkins colorful and eye-catching vinyl skins prevent you from blending into the masses of iPod or smartphone users. The vinyl skins transform over 200 hand-held electronic devices into unique gadgets that showcase interests and personality while protecting the devices that many find themselves unable to live without. The skins provide the same protection as the average case without the bulkiness that often causes uncomfortable pocket bulge.
Read more...Using technology to keep friends and family updated on baby’s important moments »
For new moms, finding the time to do just about anything other than focus on your little one can be a challenge as days quickly fill with feeding, changing, soothing and just being with your baby. Along with the new responsibilities of motherhood comes the need to keep parents, friends and relatives updated with pictures, videos, and stories of baby’s “firsts.” Creating a central online site can make it easier to keep everyone in the loop.
Read more...Technology helps you keep your New Year’s weight loss resolutions »
Like many of us, I tend to partake in the annual eating marathon, starting from Thanksgiving to the New Year. While I feel the side effects of my consumption, it’s hard to turn down delicious treats with relatives and friends shoving them at you from every direction. Finally, January first arrives and I resolve to get back into fighting shape. Luckily, there are multiple technological methods to get us back on track and focused.
Read more...Superheroes Are Not the Only Ones With Secret Belts »
Walking the floor at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) convention, I marveled at the entire industry that has sprung up around our mobile devices. From cases to carriers- many focused on having access to your mobile phone- and with good reason.
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