Instagram finally has a real iPad app (only took 15 years)
Instagram finally launched a native iPad app—Reels-first home, split-view DMs, and a chronological list option. Here’s what’s new and why I’m into it as a dad/creator.
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Smartish Review: The Everyday Tech We Actually Use
Smartish is one of those rare brands that actually sticks. Here’s our dad-tested take on the Cable Wrangler, Crown Joule, Wallet Slayer, and the MagSafe charger—plus why their human emails and animal-welfare work make them a favorite.
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The Wagon That Carried Us
Radio Flyer 3-in-1 EZ Fold Wagon with Canopy – Parent Tested Review A thing I have not done well the past few years is document the gear that actually helped. That is on me. I am fixing it by circling back to the stuff that made hard seasons easier. Top of that list is our…
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Sailnovo Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag (20 Cubic Feet) Review
Sailnovo Rooftop Cargo Carrier review: real-world install notes, packing tips, wind/rain performance, plus the pros/cons that matter to busy families.
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Control Your iPhone with a Scrunched Nose or a Tongue Out with iOS 26
Apple is rolling out new accessibility controls in iOS 26 that let you map facial expressions to everyday actions on iPhone and iPad. Think raise your eyebrows to go Home, or pucker right to scroll down. If you like hands-free control or need alternative inputs, this one is worth a look. What this is Head…
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Notion Finally Works Offline. Here’s the Catch Parents Should Know
Notion finally rolled out real offline editing. You can open a page on the iOS or Android app or the desktop app, flip a switch, and keep working without service. Once you’re back online, your changes sync up. It’s not magic, but it’s finally real. The short version How to enable it fast Why this…
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First Look: Hank Green’s “Focus Friend” Is Beating Big Apps. Could It Help Parents Focus?
If you’ve seen the buzz about a little animated bean that knits while you work, you’re not imagining it. Hank Green’s new app, Focus Friend, shot to the top of the iOS charts this week and even leapfrogged the ChatGPT app. That is wild, but also kind of perfect for the rest of us who…
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How to Change Your Wi-Fi Name (SSID) Safely (Without Breaking All Your Devices)
If you’ve ever looked at your network list and thought “I can do better than NETGEAR_2GEXT”, you’re right. Renaming your Wi-Fi (changing the SSID) is quick, safer than leaving the default, and yes—you can make it funny and family-friendly. TL;DR (What You’ll Do) Before You Start Universal Steps (Work on Almost Anything) Good Naming Rules…
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Quick and Honest Review of the Helimix Shaker Bottle
If you’re anything like me, TikTok has introduced you to countless products you never knew you needed. One of those for me was the Helimix shaker bottle. At first, I was skeptical. After all, I’ve been a loyal BlenderBottle user for years, and the idea of a shaker working without a mixing ball or insert…
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Apple iOS 18.1 Launches Today with Apple Intelligence – Here’s What You Need to Know
Today marks a big day in Apple land, as iOS 18.1 officially launches, rolling out Apple’s highly anticipated suite of AI tools under the name “Apple Intelligence.” This isn’t just another incremental update for iPhones, either—Apple Intelligence represents the company’s first real foray into AI-driven features, a major development aimed at putting their devices on…
