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 […]

Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2 from VTech

I covered three smartwatches for children last Wednesday.  If you’re not looking for one with GPS-tracking capability, check out VTech’s Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2. The Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2 allows children to take pictures, videos, play games, and more.  This durable smartwatch features a new sleek and stylish design in a variety of colors such as: Black […]

Inclusion Drives Innovation

Inclusion drives innovation. A prime example of this concept lies in the story of Internet pioneer Vinton Cerf. Despite his hearing loss and difficulty speaking, Cerf found himself heavily involved in communications with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in the ’70s. His frustration with verbal communication — and his colleagues’ openness to alternatives — […]

LooPo Seat Belt Tension Adjuster

I have been driving independently off and on for the past 7 years.  In order to drive independently, I require high-tech hand controls for steering, accelerating, and braking.  One of the lower tech items that helps me tremendously is the LooPo Seat Belt Tension Adjuster. LooPo easily attaches to the top third of the seat […]

Nokia Steel HR

There are so many wearables on the market that it can be hard to sort through them all.  A couple weeks ago, I wrote about three activity trackers that encourage people to be more physically active.  A majority of these fitness trackers feature a sporty design.  The Nokia Steel is a sleek tracker you can […]

3 GPS Smartwatches for Children

Smartwatches are an ideal solution if you’re not ready to give your child a smartphone, but want to stay connected with them.  There are so many smartwatches designed specifically for children that feature GPS tracking and so much more.  Keep on reading to learn which wearable may work best for you and your child’s needs. […]