TechSavvyMom-April2007

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Kids Search Engine

Quintura for Kids is a unique search engine with visual based cues for children. The main page displays images that represent search topics - for example, animals - and when selected displays a variety of sub-topics in that category. For example, under Animals you find mammals, birds, invertebrates, reptiles and more. Each subtopic brings up a list of related Web sites with child-appropriate content.

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Gadgets & Gizmos

All About Style...

The State Department is issuing new electronic passports as of October 2006.The new "smart cards" contain a chip with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) that transmits data without being swiped. Credit cards are rapidly adopting this advanced technology as well, making wireless identity theft through "skimming" a real threat. Now you can protect yourself from identity theft with new radio-frequency shielding passport wallets from Kena Kai. It's very "James Bond".

Developed by Kena Kai, a California based company, these DataSafe passport wallets are the only ones to exceed the U.S. State Deaprtment protocols. For $79.95 in a black or tan Italian leather. Also available in a woman's leather wallet.

Gadgets & Gizmos

The Jetson's home of the future is here. With Motorola homesight you can receive text messages, still images or video with sound on your cell phone or laptop, keeping you connected to your home while at work. A single Dad from NJ uses it to alert him when his teen boys are home from school. A compact monitoring system with a motion sensor signals him via instant message that the boys are home. Video images tells him they are safe.

The starter kit sells for $299 with a base station, one IP camera and a wireless windor/door sensor. This Tech Mom thinks it's a small price to pay for peace of mind and remote access to the things you love most - your family and your home. Available at Radio Shack.

Tech Savvy Mom Archive

March 2007

Sites for busy moms, hi-tech tripods for a shot of the kids at any angle and a rubiks' cube for the 21st century.

February 2007

Sites that rate sumemr camps,hi-tech camps, iPod gadgets and software to keep your kids safe.