When I accepted a consulting project with Nukotoys on the Parents@Play board, I did not realize that it would make me feel like a kid again. My favorite games as a child were strategy games. Now as an parent looking for apps for my 9 year old twin boys (and their tween brother), I jump at the chance to find apps that entertain and have the strategy that engaged me as a … [Read more...]
Soon To Be Released Nintendo Dsi XL and Just Announced 3DS
Two exciting new announcements for mobile gamers are Nintendo's soon to be released Nintendo Dsi XL and the just announced Nintendo 3DS. I have not tried either of them, but the new features are sure to get little and big gamers very excited, especially for those that want bigger screens and input devices or a 3D mobile gaming experience. Nintendo DSi XL™ Nintendo DSi … [Read more...]
Press Release: Sony Cyber-shot® digital camera goes rugged with the new TX5
It was good timing that I received this press release in my inbox while watching the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Sony announced updates to their Cyber-shot® line with the new DSC-TX5 - a camera that is waterproof, freeze proof, shockproof and dust proof. Because being a mom is like living a non-stop Olympics, rugged features will help this gadget hold up to my family of … [Read more...]
Press Release: Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 Mobile Scanner
On Feb. 10 I received an email with a press release on the new Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 - next generation mobile multi-page scanner that can be used with PC and Mac platforms. This came at a good time for me as I just cleaned the house of papers I am not using now but need to keep for my records. I have a big stack of file boxes in my garage that also doubles as my boys … [Read more...]
Just Announced: Sony VAIO® E Series, Cool Colors and Affordable Price
While I am still sorting through all the fun tech I saw at CES to create my CES coverage posts, I decided to keep a running tab of the new tech just out. On January 28 I posted with techie details about the Apple iPad. On Feb. 2nd Sony released news about the new VAIO® E Series. This announcement is interesting to add to the ongoing debate about the iPad functionality in the … [Read more...]
