Tech Toys

If you've got a kid with a big love for gadgets, Star Wars, and having cooler things than other kids in the class, we think we've found the perfect thing. The R2-D2 watch is no mere digital wristwatch, it's got radio control powers too, …

If you're a lomography fan, or just looking for a super cool hostess gift for a friend who's generous with her beach house, this new camera is so neat. The St. Tropez edition of the La Sardina Camera makes me feel elegant just trilling t…

I admit when I hear the word stylus, I still think of that awful little black toothpick-y thing that came with my very first Palm Pilot. Now, it's so exciting that they've become stylish, comfortable to hold, and more importantly, harder…

File this one under "for the kid who has everything" -- unbelievably, outrageously, way super cool LED hula hoops. If it weren't for the splurgey price, I'd snatch up a few of these rechargeable LED hula hoops immediately. Should you nee…

The geek world's most tragic father-son relationship has now been channeled into the funniest book I've read this year. If you follow our sister site, Cool Mom Picks, you might have even noticed it in our recommendations of Father's Day …

Not every dad is going to want a tie for Father's day, traditional though it may be. But when you see what this tie actually does, then you'll understand why I think it might just be the ultimate Father's Day gift for the geek dad in you…

'Tis the season to purchase baby pools, slides, and sandboxes-- oh my--but it can be hard knowing exactly which one will work best in your backyard space. So how smart of Toys 'R Us to use the technology of QR codes to make shopping for …

We couldn't get May the Fourth go by without a few of our very favorite recent Star Wars picks . ("May the Fourth be with you?" Get it?) After all, we have a whole entire category just for them, and even a Star Wars Pinterest Board , con…

I thought that the stylus had gone out with the Palm Pilot, but after using my iPad more frequently or taking notes, I realize how handy one can be. Of course, it is yet another gadget for me to keep track of. That's why I love this very…

There are plenty of us passionate enough about our social media channel of choice, to consider displaying our allegiances on our baby clothes , our couch pillows and now perhaps...our shoes. A while back, we discovered these Adidas Twitt…

These boots were not made for walking. Or running, kicking, moshing, stomping, or reliving your misspent youth for that matter. These Doc Marten Boots are just 2" tall and actually, they're made for digital storage. These 2" tall black b…

If I have a complaint about the iPad (and believe me, I don't have many) it's the lack of USB ports. So when I saw this new gadget that's coming out just for people like me, you can bet that I added it to my wish list stat. Touted as the…

I'm looking into a camera for my 4-year old. Any recommendations? Thank you! Jeannine When it comes to cameras for a four year-old, the main thing I care about is durability since I know they will drop it at least once a session. But, I …

If you're a social media geek like me, you'll understand why I cracked a smile the second I saw the #WhatIWishIGot / #WhatIGot wrapping paper . The outside represents "hope" (or greed, depending on the recipient) in which you can imagine…

Everyone knows by this point that the LeapFrog LeapPad has become the must-have tech gift for the holidays this year. We love it so much that we included it as one of our 10 hottest holiday tech gifts in 2011. It's a great toy--but the t…

I happen to know a few people--not naming any names here--who could easily play Xbox 360 well into the wee hours of the night. For them, I found this super cool controller that would make an amazing holiday gift. With apologies to their …

When my first baby was born, my mom--overcome with nostalgia--wrapped up my old tattered copy of Goodnight Moon , and gave it to my daughter. But with this latest take on the old classic, my favorite childhood read gets a facelift and a …

I recently came across some leftover rolls of 35mm film. When I showed my children, they made me feel approximately as old as a stegosaurus. "These used to hold pictures," I said. "But where's the cord to hook it up to the laptop?" my da…

Remember that sad, sad Sesame Street season that bowed down to political correctness and had old Cookie Monster eschewing cookies as a "sometimes food" in favor of healthy stuff? Bah to that, I say. Still, I can't help it -- I'm cracking…

Since becoming a parent, I've come to learn that nothing is ever just mine, except when it comes to this hilarious flash drive. Yep, I'm pretty sure no one else in my family will want any part of this. No need to do a double take. That t…

When it comes down to it, we all just want a little appreciation and recognition for what we do, right? I feel you nodding in agreement as you read this. So how about a small gesture of appreciation with an online badge that's better tha…

Operation, Shmoperation. Forget that old naked guy and his lame Charlie Horse; I've found a version that's much, much cooler for the entire family. Because it's R2D2 Yes, I'm one of those people for whom anything can be improved with the…

I get a little geeky when it comes to jazzing up my browser with themes--it's such an easy way to give your PC a makeover. I find I've been spending more and more time with Google Chrome lately, and poking around the themes page, there a…

Yay! A pen! Seriously, has anyone ever said that before when opening a gift? Okay, maybe a few of us writers. Elegant, fancy gifts are all well and good. (Especially the ones in our Father's Day Guide , hint.) But sometimes you need to p…