One of my Trolley Cat Tech clients recently said to me, "I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one with technical problems". Yes, rest assured, no one is exempt from technical breakdowns. Here is my week in review. Enjoy :-)...
Project Glass – a Mobile Computer on Your Face
Last month Google revealed Project Glass - augmented reality glasses with a built-in computer to provide real-time information right in front of your eyes....
The Toddler Tag: a Field Test
We recently enjoyed some "zen" time on vacation in Orlando. Since our trip occurred during school spring break, we were concerned about crowds. In particular, losing one of our kids in crowded theme parks like Sea World or Legoland. Enter the Toddler Tag Child Locator....
QR Codes Everywhere
These "Quick Response" or QR codes are everywhere. Magazines, business cards, the airport... even Sea World. Here's a quickie explanation if you're not yet familiar with this relatively new technology....
DIY With Your Little Gal or Guy
To enjoy some DIY with your little gal or guy, visit Built by Kids. Here you will find how-to's and inspiration for all kinds of cool projects like tree forts and sandboxes. Pass down important life skills, learn safety tips, and find product reviews, contests, and more....
Grow a Foreign Language Garden with Memrise
Memrise is a foreign language learning community powered by science, imagination, and fun. With flashcards, mnemonics, audio, and learn-at-your-own-pace courses, this fun and engaging site is a low pressure way to grow your mind with foreign languages and SAT vocabulary....
An Invention To Strike Fear in the Hearts of Parents Everywhere
A Japanese lab has invented an Internet kissing machine. Tokyo's Laboratory says it's "just the beginning of what could become a full-on person-to-person experience over the Internet". Bringing the parental responsibility of online safety to frightening new heights....
New Look, Same Talented Tech Talk
Introducing Digital Zen! I've teamed up with my husband Richard and rebranded this blog. It looks great, is more fun, and now has two talented tech voices behind it!...
Two More Ways to Protect Your Online Accounts
Here are two recommendations you can take to further strengthen your password-protected accounts, like online banking. Multi-factor authentication sounds techie, but even popular sites like Google are moving in this direction, and it's not as scary as it sounds....
My Plank Is Cooler Than Your Plank
Lie face down in an unexpected setting. Arms at sides. Have friend take pic. Post to Internet. You've just participated in the game of planking! Over 700,000 fans on the official Planking Facebook page - each one trying to one-up the last....
