Back in 2009 just over a year after I started blogging, I wrote about streaming content being the new way to watch favorite shows. The big revelation eight years ago was kids were less likely to watch live television thanks to DVRs and streaming. I was excited to hear that new shows were being added…
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Why iRobot’s Roomba 980 is for More Than Just Spring Cleaning
Spring is in the air and while I’ve been in a spring cleaning frenzy trying to clean closets to rid the dark corners of forgotten items from years’ past, the rest of the house always needs help. Dust bunnies multiply and colonies appear throughout the house with dog hair, crumbs, dirt tracked in from outside,…
How Roku TV Helps You Stream Content to Cut Cable
I have been a fan of Roku for a long time. My first DVR and experience with on-demand TV was with ReplayTV. The founder of ReplayTV left the company to found Roku as a streaming-only solution. It has been a couple of years since I looked at Roku’s products. Roku has a whole lineup of…
Cool Tech from #CES2017 We Hope is Coming Soon
Lots of the companies at CES were showing new concepts and future products that aren’t shipping yet. Here’s my list of up and coming products that you can’t get your hands on yet. Foldimate’s Laundry Folding Machine Foldimate is working on a machine to fold your laundry for you. Shirts, pants, you name it! The major appliance…
How Google Chromecast Audio Works & 4 Reasons Why You Need It
This is a sponsored post What was the very first music you bought with your own money? I remember the excitement over buying Michael Jackson’s Thriller and being nervous that my mother would forbid me from spending my own money on Like a Virgin because Madonna’s eyebrow-raising lack of clothes though she probably felt the…
How Philips Hue Smart Bulbs Change Colors as Kids Watch Toon Goggles Content
What if you could give your living room a home theater feel with lights that change according to the content on the screen? Philips Hue are smart LED light bulbs that are fully programmable and capable of changing colors. Toon Goggles is a content provider of kid-safe animated and live action programs for children. The two…
Free LEGO Batman Movie App Brings Movie Fun to Digital Devices and Inspires Screen-Free Building
This is a sponsored post “Do your kids still play with Legos,” asked a friend recently, wondering if our favorite colorful building blocks still have a cool factor among the tweens and teens in our house. Truthfully, Legos don’t occupy as much time as they used to in my kids’ lives but I have a…
5 Technology Innovations from the United States Postal Service Designed for Today’s Digital Consumers #CES2017
This post is sponsored by the United States Postal Service Despite living in a digital world, there is something special about getting a letter or package in the mail. We’re constantly connected to those we care about through a text, social media, and email but getting a piece of mail is a cherished piece of…
15 Cool Tech Products from #CES2017 You Need to Know About
After days in Las Vegas walking the show floors during CES 2017, I can honestly say that for every product that left me scratching my head about the practicality and price point, there was another just around the corner that was innovative in the best way. This list of 15 products includes some of the best…
New Technology from 3M Company Works to Monitor Breathing & Provide Insights for Users with Breathing Sensitives #CES2017
This is a sponsored post As a family who suffers from allergies, I was excited to learn more about a wearable respiratory monitoring technology showcased by 3M Company at CES 2017. 3M Company unveiled a new wearable technology designed to be worn between the clothes and body to help anyone with breathing sensitivities, including those…
