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GrooveToons: Surprisingly Normal Alarm Clock For Nano
It always seems like wacky alarm clocks are a dime a dozen, but I like the GrooveToons alarm clock for nano because it offers a playful package and alarmingly normal function. It doesn't roll off the nightstand like the Clocky or emit a glowing light, it just connects to your iPod nano and wakes you up to your favorite tunes or playlists.
The device, $50, features the usual snooze button and adjustable volume, and offers the bonus of overnight iPod charging.
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Daily Tech: The Pure Sensia Touchscreen Radio With WiFi
- The Pure Sensia radio offers a touchscreen, social networking apps, WiFi, an on-screen keyboard, and it will cost around $406 — Slashgear
- Griffin's new kid-friendly headphones include volume-limiting settings to protect them from hearing loss — Popgadget
- President Barack Obama is worried about people getting their information from blogs and not newspapers — The Silicon Alley Insider
- Check out this solar-powered Bluetooth headset that is juiced up from the sun's rays — Gizmodo
- Tweet Scenes designs customized Twitter backgrounds for $129 — TechCrunch
- It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game ever bracket! — GeekSugar
Should There Be an Age Minimum For Social Networks?
Social networking sites have long been popular with teens, and now researchers are saying they're becoming increasingly popular with younger kids, too. I don't think anyone's surprised by the findings; though both Facebook and MySpace require users to be at least 13 years old when signing up for accounts.
A researcher quoted in the CNN article says:
"Of course they are [using social networking sites].
How to Make TiVo Kid-Safe
For my geek mommies out there, it's gotta be hard to reconcile your love for tech without inviting unwanted information into your kids' eyes and ears. Everything scandalous is a click away on the Internet, and your TV has always posed a big too-much-information-for-little-eyes threat. Thankfully, the blessed TiVo, amazing as always has a solution: KidZone.
Fun and Functional Techie Finds For Kids
As much as I go ga ga for techie products targeted for adults, there are certainly some accessories for kids that make me drool just as much. It's a given that kids today are going to be exposed to all sorts of technology, so it's only fitting that they be included in all the gadget frenzy fun. Here are some of my favorite child friendly tech toys.
Ideal Earphones For Kids and Those With Smaller Ears
I can't wait to tell lilsugar about my latest tech discovery — earphones designed with kids' ears in mind. The Loud Enough Earphones ($40) are targeted for kids aged eight and older and feature built-in sound pressure protection that decrease noise up to 40 percent (or 20 decibels). And with their isolation design, kids won't have to crank up the volume so loud when they're playing video games, watching movies, or listening to tunes.
Great Gadget Gear For Kids
I love technology geared toward kids. It's always so colorful, easy to use, affordable and most importantly, makes me feel like I'm ten again.
Case in point: This cell phone by Firefly, which was featured in this week's issue of Life & Style's "hottest new gadgets" section.
Crayola Passes Up Crayons For Kiddie Gadgets
I'm always amazed at how well kids these days know their way around a computer (oh man, just typing that makes me feel old, but it's true). Thankfully Crayola is catching up with the times by incorporating a new line of tech products for kids, which are bright, durable, and totally kid-friendly. Discussed on engadget, these new products include a $50 Crayola EZ Grip digital camera which comes with a 1.3-inch screen, a Crayola Type n Learn, a color-coded USB keyboard for $30, an EZ Click mouse for $15 and a $10 EZ Frame mouse pad which can also be used as a picture frame.
iPhone Apps to Have Handy During Road Trips With Kids
Although we're already talking about back to school and hot new gadgets for Fall, I know there are still some families trying to squeeze in some last minute road trips before Summer comes to a close. If that's the case for you, and you just so happen to have some lil ones joining you, I've picked a few of my favorite apps you may want to have handy while cruisin' down the I-95. And be sure to check out lilsugar for some helpful apps in general for parents of toddlers and older children.
Malia and Sasha Obama Go High Tech For the Kids Ball
Wow, the adorable Obama girls are impressing me more and more each day. We already knew that Malia rocked a Kodak M893 digital camera during the inauguration festivities on Tuesday, well the other night, her little sis' Sasha was spotted with a Flip video camcorder at the We Are the Future Kids Ball. Considering Santa brought them a Wii this year for Christmas, I can't say I'm surprised by all their tech toys!
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