April 5, 2013
Spotting Identity Theft to Protect Your Family
The internet is a great place for discovery and learning, it contains information on about almost anything. There are simply so many things that we can see and learn. With billions of people using the internet on ... continue reading...
April 3, 2013
The World Wide Web is filled surprises in every corners; things that can stir people’s interest, even seniors. It’s a very fascinating place to learn and explore. However, the World Wide Web is also a hub for opportunistic individuals who ... continue reading...
January 15, 2013
Last week was the biggest trade show on the planet, Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Over 150,000 attendees walked the miles of show floor and exhibition space to view the hottest new products either on the market or headed there soon.
"Jamie's Got a Gadget" F... continue reading...
December 6, 2012
As a mother to a middle-schooler, I know that “techies” gifts are huge for this holiday season as requests come in for game players, laptops and new apps.
Electronics expert Jamie Sorcher speaks to Family First Editor-in-Chief Marijo Tinlin about all the great i... continue reading...
September 25, 2012
At last year's behemoth gaming show Gen Con, San Diego-based Mindtwister USA held its very first Pentago tournament. Haven’t heard of Pentago yet? You need to.
All the games in the Mindtwister arsenal of fun has a slight Asian feel – like Chinese Checkers (Can ... continue reading...
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Swedish skateboarders June 28, 2012
Just how much do we depend on our cellphones? Do you know how much the average adult uses their phone each day? Which smartphone provider has the largest market share? These and many other cellular questions are answered in this infographic!
Via: CellPhoneTrek
January 23, 2012
One of the very first blog posts I ever wrote was called “Why the DS is the Bane of my Existence” and it was true at the time. We owned 2 DS units between 5 kids and it was absolutely hellacious.
The DS units actually disappeared from the house for about 6 months.... continue reading...
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wii April 18, 2011
If you clean your own home, or want to teach your kids how to help out, get prepared with these five must-have cleaning accessories for making the job super easy.
This weekend, I implemented the “clean the bathroom” rule in our house and my kids jum... continue reading...
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The challenge of all of the latest devices is battery power.
4G phones, digital cameras, video cameras, and other mobile devices usually require some sort of special charging devices or long-lasting batteries.
Here is a video from the Editor-in-C... continue reading...
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Michael Kanellos,
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Monica Singh Haley knows a bit about keeping people happy.
She ran the 60-person animation department on the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. And she’s a mother of two.
Released yesterday, Haley’s new co... continue reading...
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