Julie Marsh

Rounding out our 2015 back to school tech guide: The best math apps. All year long we're on the lookout for the very best of the best math apps for kids of all ages, that we know that parents will appreciate too. (Especially since we're …

We love it when developers we adore take things up a notch, and that's exactly what Tinybop has done with their wonderful new app, The Everything Machine . The Everything Machine is on a whole new level from what we've seen from Tinybop …

Think for a minute about how far we've come in games design from the days of Asteroids and Space Invaders. Now, there are some stunningly beautiful mobile games for both iOS and Android that change the way we think about gaming apps. Hey…

Road construction is one of those travel hitches we all want to avoid, unless you're one of those toddlers and preschoolers who think those giant machines are the coolest ever. Now they can get their fill of drilling, paving, and bulldoz…

I've raved about the SPIbelt sport belt in the past because, well, it's fantastic. And since mine was with by my side (literally) through another half Ironman race last month, I was really excited to check out a possible upgrade, their n…

At a time when it seems like our favorite gadgets are getting bigger, not smaller (hello, iPhone 6+) it's pretty cool to discover the Remix Mini -- an incredible new computer that you can easily hold in your hand. Seriously. Everything a…

Since my kids have been out of school for over a month, I'm on the lookout for ways to keep their minds engaged. My latest find is the Motion Math: Cupcake! app , and it's been a huge hit around here. We've lauded Motion Math apps before…

One of our top family tech picks from CES this year was Triby , the wireless hands-free speaker phone that helps keep the whole family in touch, even without a landline. The preview got us giddy for the technology to come for those of us…

Browsing the crowdfunding scene, we're always amazed by the space-age ideas being brought to life out there and making us go, whoa . Now, it's the the Light Phone , an ultra compact phone that totally looks like it's from a sci-fi movie.…

I got an iPad Mini for my birthday. I want a protective but stylish case with a stand so I can be hands free when I watch a movie. I want something that is going to protect all the edges of the device and not just the corners. -Jennifer …

We can hardly believe it that it's only been a month since we featured the launch of The Robot Factory app from awesome app developer Tinybop, but they're back again. This time with another fantastic educational app for kids, Simple Mach…

If you haven't heard us gush over the Sonos audio system yet, you must be new here. (Welcome!) We're huge fans of their smart wireless audio system that only gets better with every app upgrade , so we're really excited to pass along a su…

We've seen a lot of cameras around here, and we've tested them out under some pretty extreme conditions. (Ask Kristen and me about our kayaking adventure at the GoPro Mountain Games sometime.) But we were all blown away when we learned a…

We're in those final weeks of school before summer break, which means my kids and I need to figure out how they're going to occupy themselves and keep their brains and hands active. Turns out I'm getting some great ideas from the online …

I 'm looking for a good app to help learn the periodic table for my middle schoolers! Any suggestions? -- Reader question via Facebook The coolest thing about the periodic table, in my geeky opinion, is that it's not just a laundry list …

We absolutely love it when our childhood favorites make a modern comeback, like princess phones , Little Golden Records , and of course, Simon . So naturally we're shaking with excitement (ha) over the new Magic 8 Ball official app that …

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For years, Volvo is of course known for their automobile safety technology, but their latest endeavor is meant to help keep people safe from cars and it's pretty cool. Volvo LifePaint is a water-based reflective safety spray that can be …

I have to admit that disposable cameras make me pretty nostalgic for the old days of pressing the shutter, then having no idea how those snaps turned out until I picked up the envelope of prints. ( Ed: Or better, finding an undeveloped d…

Every time Tinybop releases a new app, I'm not sure who's more excited -- my kids or me. Their newest release, The Robot Factory , is just as awesome as all the others that we've adored, like The Human Body , Plants , and Homes . The cre…

What do you get for the kid who has everything? Cool STEM toys that might help them learn something new, we say. Because even kids who have everything, don't yet know everything. And now it's easier than ever to shop for awesome educatio…

It's amazing that USB electrical outlets aren't yet standard in homes and new constructions, so we've covered quite a few ways to turn regular electrical outlets into USB charging spots yourself. The new SnapPower Charger looks like the …

See below for a breaking update about the Burnbook app If you haven't yet heard of the Burnbook app , it's the latest anonymous social app that's causing a stir among teens and parents and even law enforcement around the country. Next in…

As someone who has been trying to cut the cord from cable TV, I'm pretty excited to learn that HBO NOW means the network is taking that first step towards saying, hey cable companies, we don't actually need you anymore . And that's a hug…