Back in July, I announced the launch of ‘Osmo Monster,’ a new Osmo app that incorporates drawings into an animated story. I’ve since gotten to try out the app and the Creative Set for myself, so here’s a closer look.
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We love our iPads. They’ve freed us up from even having to carry around a laptop some of the time. But typing long-form things on them is slow and full of mistakes (and often adds in “helpful” autocorrected text). So, some of us get external keyboards.
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Our free time is suddenly much more precious, so tablets are a great way of bringing our comics, graphic novels and manga everywhere you go. What’s the best hardware and software to use? GeekDad has your guide.
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‘Playbook for the Pathfinder Role Playing Game’ by Trapdoor Technologies is an iPad app that “integrates all of the components of running the popular RPG into a single application.”
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The tile-laying game, ‘Tsuro,’ has been doing really well on iOS and Android devices, and a new update makes it even better. Plus, we have codes to give away!
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Lenovo ThinkPad X-1 vs. Macbook Pro, iPad, and iPhone.
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Osmo, an iPad game system that combines physical objects with digital play, has a new product: Coding. Featuring a little cartoony creature named Awbie, Osmo Coding guides kids into programming through a series of levels.
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Yesterday, Ella, my five-year-old, and I reviewed WHOOSH! screen cleaner.
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There is no shortage of wireless keyboards for the iPad. But why settle for just any wireless keyboard? The Brydge is designed with the high-end in mind. But does reality match concept?
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According to Apple’s Senior VP of Marketing, having an older computer is shameful. You know what I think is shameful? That attitude. In fact, I think it’s downright harmful.
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Last year, I decided to post a wrap of the gadgets I’d bought or tested during the year that found a way to fail spectacularly. That seemed to go over fairly well, so I’m doing it again this year, with the 2015 edition of my Festivus of Gadgets.
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Finding a way to interact with your phone while sitting at a desk doesn’t have to be a compromise.
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I’ve covered various ways to incorporate STEM education through play before, and here are two more math-based apps that I think are outstanding.
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Smart watches! Everyone wants one, and every company is making one. Is Huawei’s Watch a must-buy, or should you say bye-bye? Also, check out details of an upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale.
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Regular readers of GeekDad probably know that I’ve had a long history of experimenting with tablets and keyboard cases in search of that perfect, ultra-mobile experience. The kind of rig that would make me ditch my MacBook Air and have just a single device to carry around for mobile work and amusement. I’ve tried a number of iPad keyboard cases and various iterations of Microsoft’s Surface and Surface Pro tablets. The company recently loaned me a Surface 3 to take for a spin and, this time, we are so close to a solution I can feel it. But it’s still not quite perfect.
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Check out this new stand that will make working with your tablet computer an easy, strain-free experience.
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A review of the Belkin PowerHouse Duo charging dock, a minimalist dock built for charging two iOS devices simultaneously.
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Bracketron’s JamSpot is a folding tablet stand that does double duty as a Bluetooth speaker system.
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The other day, my 5-year-old said “Papi, so I was thinking. Maybe I could have my own iPad.” I stopped myself short of laughing in his face. My response was “tienes dinero para comprar un iPad?”
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If you’re anything like me, you use your smartphone or tablet so much while you’re out and about that you are always on the verge of draining your battery. I’ve been looking around for a great, portable power source, and I’ve found a winner with EasyAcc’s iChoc 5000 Dual Port Power Bank.
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It seems as though I’ve been trying out various M-Edge tablet and smartphone accessories for years now. In fact, it’s been five years. And I still have most of those accessories, a testament to good design and quality construction. This time M-Edge sent a trio of new universal tablet cases: The Sneak, Folio Plus Pro Keyboard, and Stealth Power.
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Is math on your list of 4-letter words? Do you miss the point in geometry? Then travel to the Land of Venn Geometric Defense!
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Fans of Edgar Allan Poe will enjoy the ‘iPoe Collection 3,’ the latest book-app by iClassics Productions, S.L.
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We’ve been tracking with the new “Toys to Life” game Sick Bricks, but this week we had a close look at all the characters available and how the kids reacted to them. So far it’s looking good.
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Nomad Goods has some simple and minimalist solutions for keeping all your mobile devices charged and ready to go. We take a look them for a test drive and tell you how they perform.
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It seems like once a year or so, I post about ‘The Simpsons: Tapped Out,’ also known as my favorite mobile time-waster. Other games come and go, but I’ve been playing this one for nearly four years now. While the Simpsons is what draws you into this freemium game, it’s the way Electronic Arts has continually released themed content and new levels that keeps it interesting. The latest update is a doozy, with superheroes like Homer’s Pieman battling the likes of Krusty’s Clownface and his rainbow-wigged henchmen, complete with comic book-styled intros and narration.
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Endless Alphabet and Endless Numbers are well-crafted, entertaining educational apps designed to familiarize young children with letters and numbers. Read on for why they’re well worth the price tag.
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Another day another Angry Birds game. But actually this combination of match-three and role play development in Angry Birds Fight! looks pretty good.
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The bane of my existence is my kids’ constant battle over chargers for their portable devices. When we travel, the hassle is magnified, with fewer outlets and the need to lug around a bag of chargers. What’s the solution?
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Osmo is an accessory for the iPad that will transform your kids’ usual screen time into an experience that’s actually engaging.
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