http://www.robinraskin.com/blog No one said it would be easy but it sure keeps you thinking. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:37:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_929" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Make your own custom fit earphones. "][/caption] Each year, for the past 10, I brace myself for The Last Gadget Standing, an event at  International CES that admires the spirit of creativity and the fact that CES attendees not only appreciate cool technology, but that they can ... http://www.robinraskin.com/blog/2010/11/10/tip-of-the-hat-to-tech-ingenuity/ Accoding to NPD, a research firm, families are using video games big time. After sports games and action games (each holding approximately 20% of the market), family games represent 12%, the next largest category. Though the press would have you think otherwise, nearly 50% of games sold are rated “E” ... http://www.robinraskin.com/blog/2010/07/07/3d-versus-body-motion-what-matters-most-for-next-gen-gamers/ There were 1.5 million new iPhone 4s sold on the very first day of its availability. It stands to reason that a lot of these were bought by early adopters salivating to upgrade to the latest new version. Apple has become the Jedi Master of planned obsolescence; the iPhone upgrade ... http://www.robinraskin.com/blog/2010/06/28/where-old-iphones-go-to-find-new-lives/ I’ve been a long-time proponent of creating an adult area for those who want access to pornography. It’s one of the best ways to segregate adult content, keeping it accessible to those who want access, but letting filtering software quickly determine the appropriateness of a site. For years the counterarguments have ... http://www.robinraskin.com/blog/2010/06/25/xxx-gets-the-green-light-for-a-red-light-district-in-cyberspace/ Kids are getting an A for effort and bypassing their parents in learning how to manage their online reputations. According to a Pew Internet study, kids who use social media do, in fact, care about their reputations. "Young adults, far from being indifferent about their digital footprints, are the most ... http://www.robinraskin.com/blog/2010/06/16/kids-get-hip-to-online-reputations/ What do kids really need when it comes to digital literacy and learning? And what are their ever-anxious parents willing to spend to get a leg up on the educational ladder? For LeapFrog, the answer is the newly announced $69 Leapster Explorer. For the price, the features are awesome. It has ... http://www.robinraskin.com/blog/2010/06/09/69-leapfrog-learning-toy-takes-on-the-500-ipad/ [caption id="attachment_885" align="alignright" width="229" caption="Color display, Barnes and Noble partner and a great price"][/caption] Pandigital, a company best known for creating wireless digital photo frames, took a novel step forward with the introduction of a $200 full-color e-book reader with multimedia capabilities and a Barnes & Noble affiliation. In addition to ... http://www.robinraskin.com/blog/2010/05/24/pandigital%e2%80%99s-novel-is-both-novel-and-easy-on-the-pocketbook/ Remember Silly Putty?  It was born as the high tech replacement for rubber during the shortage in WW II. What about Winky Dink? The first interactive TV program that asked kids to lay a sheet of acetate over their TV screens and draw Winky out of a jam. Yesterday's toys are tomorrow's innovation.  Better graphics, ... http://www.robinraskin.com/blog/2010/05/18/kids-toys-a-brief/ Google is known for having dozens of new tools in various states of development at any given moment. These typically extend the power of Google and they are  available to the public in various states of “not ready for prime time”.  There's no cost to being a part of this human ... http://www.robinraskin.com/blog/2010/05/12/googles-toy-bag-is-intimidating-but-way-cool/ Flight Simulator the Microsoft game thats ultrarealistic controls and navigation path gave many armchair pilots a chance to take control of the wheel.  Now the kids can get into the act with two games announced for the junior set. Heros in the Sky MySims Sky Heroes: launching by this Sept  Most of ... http://www.robinraskin.com/blog/2010/05/09/two-new-games-for-young-fliers/