Outloud Timer 2

Outloud is a Finnish app developer specializing in speech and hearing rehabilitation.  It was founded by a passionate speech therapist who specializes in working with toddlers with speech or hearing impairments.  One of the company’s apps is the Outloud Timer 2. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Time Timer and the benefits of […]

Logitech Harmony Elite Remote

Logitech began in 1981 selling only computer mice.  They have since expanded offering products like keyboards, Bluetooth speakers, webcams, remotes, and more.  In sum, they research how individuals interact with their digital devices and they offer products to improve their interactions.  The Logitech Harmony Elite is an example of one remote the company offers. The […]

Halloween Fun with Toca Boo

Toca Boca offers several fun, kid-safe apps with loads of open-ended play experiences.  The company believes in “the power of play to spark kids’ imaginations and help them learn about the world.”  They design their products from children’s perspective to “empower them to be playful, creative, and to be who they want to be.”  One […]

4 Wireless Health Monitoring Devices

I discussed three different activity trackers on last week’s featured blog.  I wanted to continue discussing other health-related devices for this week’s feature as well by covering four wireless health monitoring devices. Disclaimer: Please note that the following is a list of medical devices.  Please consult with your healthcare provider to see what works best […]

Nokia Thermo Smart Thermometer

If you’re like me, you may think of nothing but old cell phones when you hear the company name Nokia.  You may even ask yourself, “Are they even still around?”  Yes, in fact, they are!  They’ve made a strong comeback offering a catalog of smart devices for everyday living and tools to promote health.  One of […]

Snapverter Add-On for Read&Write

Read&Write for Google Chrome is an add-on that provides “personalized support to make documents, web pages, and common file types in Google Drive more accessible.”  Now there is an add-on for Read&Write to make it even more accessible called Snapverter. Snapverter is a Google Chrome tool that quickly turns any printed material (e.g. classroom papers, textbooks, […]