Geek is chic.
I feel like a sham. Even though I call myself a gamer, my 4-year-old godson was quick to say otherwise. Why? Because my iPhone isn't jam-packed with portable games. I guess that's not entirely true — I have a few notables buried on page three of my apps. And while I was a little hurt by his comment — I mean, c'mon, I own a Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, DS Lite, and a vintage Commodore 128 — he's Read more
With all the ways I could keep myself occupied on the train to and from work – like playing games on my DS, my iPhone, and my PSP – I guess I just plain forgot that I had games on my iPod! I found myself stuck on the train the other morning after just realizing that I forgot not only my DS, but my iPhone too! It was like I was missing an arm I tell you. To add to the pain, our subway system Read more
Are you one of the bazillion people obsessed with the show Lost? Apple has just posted the "Lost TV game" from Gamelot on the iTunes Store for (fifth generation) video iPods. In this action packed game, you control Jack through a series of missions spread out over 27 chapters. Jack interacts with other characters on the island and finds himself in places like the jungle, on the beach, inside the Read more
Technology may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your wedding registry, but the gifting possibilities go beyond traditional fine china, fancy flatware, and bedding. If you depend on geeky gadgets on a day-to-day basis, feel free to add a few to your list. This isn't to say that you should go nuts at Best Buy scanning each and every dream gift, but it's important to Read more
It's National Picnic Day! So far this Spring, we've talked about what to serve at a picnic, but now we're all about how to serve it. We've selected some of our favorite chic picnic essentials (many of which are eco-friendly!). You won't find Dixie Cups or red checkered blankets on this list, but everything is functional and portable. Not included on this list: portable iPod dock for music, Read more
These days, dropping loads of cash on a concert or baseball game might seem a little frivolous compared to the years of service you get out of a gadget. But all work and no play (or fancy theater outings) makes us go a little bonkers. That's where ScoreBig comes in. This website acts as the HotWire of events — choose a last-minute concert, show, or sporting event, and get anywhere from 10 to 50 Read more
It's hard to imagine that our kids will never know the joy of being the banker in Monopoly or invent their own games to play with Barbie. But even the most traditional of children's toys are making the leap into the digital age. According to a study conducted by Common Sense Media, half of all children ages 0 to 8 have access to a new mobile device (like a smartphone, video iPod, or iPad/tablet) Read more
Classic toy brand Hasbro thinks game night is in dire need of a tech edge, based on their just-revealed spin on classic games Monopoly and The Game of Life. At this year's Toy Fair, the company is previewing tech savvy versions of the games that use iOS devices during play. Monopoly zAPPed plays generally like the classic real estate game you know, but instead of fake paper money players tap Read more
Nine-year-olds are quite the mature bunch! Gifts that let them try to exert their independence are a great bet for this age group. The Logo Game ($19) is a must have for kids who pay Read more
It's hard to believe that we're halfway through November already, but it's true. Not only is it time to start thinking about your guest list for Thanksgiving dinner, but also your Black Friday shopping list. Get a head start on your planning by checking out these Black Friday ads that are already posted online for your browsing pleasure. Amazon Motorola phones will be on sale for just a penny. Read more
