Apple recently released the latest version of its iPhone, the iPhone 4. The company’s performance this quarter? Better than expected. Kudos to Steve Jobs, Jonathan Ive and everyone else at Apple. Look how far you’ve come. People seem to forget your status as the underdog just a decade or two ago. I remember. I remember [...]
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I Admit That I Applaud Apple…Again
Posted in Apple, culture, design, entertainment, gadgets, personal, technology, thoughts, tagged Apple, best smart phone, cell phones, how moms use iPhones, iPhone, iPhone 4, iPhone better than Palm, iPhone update, iPhones that help moms, Jonathan Ive, smart phones, Steve Jobs on July 21, 2010 | 5 Comments »
What is Next for App Phones?
Posted in Apple, gadgets, technology, tagged ads on phones, ads on smart phones, app phones, Apple, Droid, evil Google, Google is not evil, Google phones, humor, iPhone4, is Google evil, sarcasm, smart phones, Yahoo on June 28, 2010 | Comments Off
The release of Apple’s iPhone 4 and iOS4 dominates the news these days but what’s next for other app phones? Maybe this: http://media.theonion.com/flash/video/onn_player.swfNew Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users’ Ears Aw, c’mon now, it’s just meant to make you smile. Did it? Did the corners of your mouth turn up just a [...]
Steve Jobs at All Things Digital
Posted in Apple, gadgets, technology, tagged All Things Digital, Apple, iPad, iPhone, latest technology developments, Steve Jobs on June 2, 2010 | 1 Comment »
No matter what you may think about the iPad, the iPhone and all things Apple, it’s hard to resist giving credit to Steve Jobs for making that company what it is. He’s authentic and not afraid to say, “I don’t know.” I love that about him. Check out some of his remarks at this year’s [...]
Funny Things Happened On My Way to My OWN Show
Posted in Apple, entertainment, gadgets, life, technology, tagged Apple, best new talk show host, Greg Grunberg, iPad, Let's Talk About It, moms on video, My OWN Show, Nicole on OWN, Oprah, Oprah OWN, Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey Network, OWN, soapbox mom, Talk About It, video on May 24, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Have you heard that Oprah is searching for a new personality to host a talk show on her new network, OWN? Well, as soon as I heard about it, I thought it would be fun to put together an audition video. The guidelines were fairly expansive: be creative, smart, and passionate and tell us a [...]
Who Should Buy the iPhone 3GS?
Posted in Apple, entertainment, gadgets, technology, tagged iPhone 3G S, iPhone early adopter, iPhone upgrade, new iPhone, reviews by Wired, should I upgrade my iPhone on June 23, 2009 | Comments Off
This video is the best review I’ve found (so far) to determine whether you should invest in the latest version of the iPhone. Also provides a quick overview of some of the new features: For more information about the iPhone 3G s, read this or this.
Kindle 2 and the Kindle iPhone App
Posted in books, culture, design, entertainment, gadgets, parenting, technology, thoughts, tagged Amazon Kindle, ereaders, Kindle 2, new Kindle by Amazon, soapbox mom reviews, wifi readers, wireless books on March 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
My obsession with books has been tested with the introduction of the second generation of Amazon’s Kindle. If you’re interested in learning more about this (potentially game changing) device, watch the video below to hear some of my thoughts about it. [video removed] My intention was to publish a review of Amazon’s new Kindle 2, [...]
Kindle is Great for Families On the Go
Posted in books, design, entertainment, gadgets, tagged Amazon book reader, best ebook reader, electronic book, Kindle 2, Kindle2, new Kindle, wifi reader on March 6, 2009 | 6 Comments »
If you love books and find yourself frequently nagging your kids to read more, you may want to consider buying a Kindle. What’s a Kindle? It’s an electronic book reader produced by Amazon. Kindle 2 by Amazon Anyone who travels several times per month (and likes to read) should seriously consider investing in this device. [...]
Announcing the Winners of the Shaun White Wii Game!
Posted in children, fun, gadgets, games, Nintendo, reviews, video games, tagged games for preteens and up, good Ubisoft games, Shaun White Snowboarding, Soapbox Mom giveaways, top video game picks and giveaways, Wii game giveaway on December 13, 2008 | Comments Off
We announced the winners of the Shaun White Wii game giveaway during our radio show, Parents and Kids Talk Radio, today. Download the show to listen by clicking here. Congratulations to the winners of the Shaun White Snowboarding Wii games: Ashlie of Mommycosm and April R of Sweet Leaf Tea!
A Portable Printer??
Posted in culture, design, gadgets, photography, photos, reviews, tagged Canon SELPHY, compact printer, easiest way to print my photos, new Canon printers, photography, photos from SD cards, portable printer, tools for photography on December 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Have you ever wished you could print pictures on the road? At your son’s baseball game? Family picnic? I see so much potential for this little gem: I haven’t tried it out, so I can’t vouch for the quality. But the novelty alone makes it worth checking out, don’t you agree?? Wow.











