[MobileRatty] tag: mothers

Target's Black Friday Ad Leaked! [Black Friday]

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:00:00 +0000

Oh my god, you guys. There's this thing called "Black Friday," and it's some kind of shopping day, right? And everything, everywhere, is cheap! You have to fistfight young mothers to get at the deals, but it's totally worth it. And Target, everyone's favorite friendlier version of Walmart, leaked some deals of their own. They've got an external 750GB USB 2.0 drive from WD for (puzzlingly) $88.88, an 8GB iPod nano with a $15 gift card for $145. Even more highlights after the jump.

My picks:

- Super Mario Bros. DS package: $150
- Garmin nuvi 200W GPS: $120
- Westinghouse 26" HDTV: $300
- Guitar Hero World Tour (Guitar Kit) for Wii: $60
- and of course, the Hello Kitty Hide 'N Fun Elite Indoor Play Tent is on sale for only $14 (!!!!) [GottaDeal, thanks Carrie!]

Teething Bling Jewelry you (but preferably your baby) can chew on

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:01:00 +0000

Long story short: It's a latex-free silicone bracelet that doubles as a teething ring.

Clever.

Vanessa M. Gezari's article in the November 9, 2008 Washington Post magazine had the back story on how necessity became the mother of invention for stay-at-home mothers Kendra LaDuca and Amy Maurer Creel.

In 16 different colors: $10.20.

geeksugar's Gift Guide: Great Gadgets For Moms

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:01:33 +0000

You know the holidays are fast approaching when I kick off my gift guides! To start off the fun, who else to dedicate this post to but the most important lady in our lives — our mothers!

If you take a gander at my gift guide for moms below, you'll find gadgets that will not only help to keep her organized and connected, but tech toys that are sure to entertain her for hours. And best of all, they range in price from $49 — $500!

For more gift ideas be sure to check out HolidaySugar for all of our holiday coverage and gift guides!

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Switched On: The Peek of popularity

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:49:00 +0000

Filed under: Handhelds

Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

Last week's Switched On delved into Celio's REDFLY, an austere smartphone accessory designed for enterprise users who manage their digital lives on their smartphones. REDFLY has faced scrutiny from the geek elite who have noted that, for about the same price as a REDFLY, one can get an independently functioning netbook that does so much more. A similar argument has also been levied at Peek, a wireless e-mail appliance that delivers only a part of what most smartphones can do.

But the two products could hardly be more different. Whereas REDFLY is a smartphone companion, Peek is a smartphone alternative featuring a slim design and a commitment to simplicity that borders on obsession. For example, Peek, like many modern smartphones, will attempt to guess your mail server information by your e-mail address. But if your e-mail address stumps it, there is no way to enter a server name or IP address manually. This omission is intentional, according to Peek, which didn't want consumers to have to find out technical settings. Instead, customers are directed to contact the company's support line where a customer service representative will set up the account for them.

The approach is in lockstep with the device's target market -- busy and less technical consumers, particularly young mothers, who find themselves increasingly dependent on e-mail and don't want the complexity of a smartphone or the high cost of running one on a 3G network. Peek provides an alternative to a growing movement within the cellular industry to force minimal data plans on advanced phones. And for consumers who find carrier stores less than inviting, Peek is sold at Target, and it works.

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$110,000 Solid Aluminum Speakers

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:00:20 +0000

Got $110,000 burning a hole in your golden pants pocket? How about sharing the wealth with your favorite blogger? Damnit, no, not The Superficial Writer. That guy's a dick. No, not Iwatchstuff either. I was talking about yours truly, folks. Way to kick a guy in the fucking head while he's bent over to tie his shoe. Now I don't even want your money. Just kidding, I totally do. All of it. Stick 'em up! Jewelry too. Anyway the KEF Muon speakers are each milled from a solid piece of aluminum and take a week to make. And allegedly they sell for $110,000. Which is $1,000 times ninety-something. For speakers. But if you're seriously interested, call me, I'm an authorized dealer -- of kicking your rich ass! Product Page Thanks to Momboelitist, who wouldn't pay a dime over $69,950 for those mothers.

Waterbirth vessel looks way more comfortable than a bathtub

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:33:39 +0000

Giving birth in a warm water bath is much more popular in Europe and Asia than in the USA, and most mothers in this country who choose a waterbirth, deliver their babies at home in a bathtub. While specialized birthing tubs have been around for a while, this new design from Darling Dushinka looks like the Rolls-Royce of waterbirth vessels. With an adjustable seat, warm massage jets, an overhead grab bar, and even a seat in the tub for the expectant father, this tub makes it easy to have a comfortable waterbirth within the safety of a hospital.

Coroflot, via Born Rich

ACCESS NetFront Browser Widgets Empower SOFTBANK MOBILE

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:48:00 +0000

Operator Chooses ACCESS™ Solution for New Mobile Widgets Service

Tokyo, Japan, – ACCESS CO., LTD., a global provider of advanced software technologies to the mobile and beyond-PC markets, announced that its comprehensive Widget solution, NetFront™ Browser Widgets, has been selected by SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. to implement the operator’s new Mobile Widgets service.

SOFTBANK MOBILE will launch the service in Japan in late November, together with its first Mobile Widgets-capable handset, the SOFTBANK 931SH from Sharp Corporation.

Widgets are mini applications that are downloaded and then displayed in small GUI windows on the screen of a handset. Widgets are appealing to users because they can be accessed without having to open the handset’s browser, and can automatically acquire and display frequently updated, user-specific information from the Web, such as weather forecasts and stock prices.

By adopting ACCESS’ NetFront Browser Widgets, operators can obtain a solution that includes a Widget player and content development tools, allowing them to accelerate development and delivery of Widget services. Content providers can leverage on a development environment based on open, standard W3C Widget 1.0 specifications, facilitating development of Widget content.

Following the release of its 931SH handset, SOFTBANK MOBILE plans to roll out a succession of handsets that support Mobile Widgets. ACCESS will extend its support by offering Mobile Widgets-compatible content on its NetFront Browser Widgets Community Site.

“ACCESS is committed to enhancing user convenience by promoting the creation of innovative Widget services and content,” said Toru Arakawa, CEO, president and co-founder of ACCESS. “ACCESS’ comprehensive Widget solution for operators will help make it faster and easier for content providers to bring exciting new mobile applications to market.”

About ACCESS
ACCESS CO., LTD. is a global company providing leading technology, software products and platforms for Web browsing, mobile phones, wireless handhelds, and other networked devices. ACCESS' product portfolio, including its NetFront™ Browser, Garnet™ OS (formerly Palm OS®) and ACCESS Linux Platform™, provides customers with solutions that enable faster time to market, flexibility and customizability. The company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates subsidiaries and affiliates within Asia, Europe and the United States. ACCESS is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mother’s Index under the number 4813. For more information about ACCESS, please visit http://www.access-company.com/

China Telecom Selects ACCESS PIM Solution for Mobile Network Construction

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:39:00 +0000

Solution ensures smooth transfer of personal information between networks

PT/Expo Comm China, Beijing, – ACCESS China Inc., a subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD., a global provider of advanced software technologies to the mobile and beyond-PC markets, announced its PIM Solution has been selected by China Telecom to be integrated in the operator’s mobile network construction (Period 1 of 2008). As a new data service of China Telecom, the PIM service will help subscribers keep personal information or do daily backup.

The ACCESS PIM Solution software comprises a PIM Server (data synchronization software for servers) and PIM Client (data management software for clients). ACCESS’ PIM Solution was selected by China Telecom for its mobile network construction over several competitors based on the quality of software design and the fact that it provides an end-to-end solution with market-proven installations worldwide. In addition to full support for OMA DS standards, the ACCESS PIM Solution will also fully cover data types and handset terminals, and can serve as a basis for expanding to other value-added business. The software features multi-platform design and module design, and can be customized to support both HTTP and SyncML.

“ACCESS greatly values our cooperation with China Telecom,” said Pierre Suhandinata, president and CEO of ACCESS China. “Our companies have successfully worked together over a number of years to build PIM environments in cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou, and provinces like Zhejiang, Guangdong and Jiangsu. With our acclaimed solution, we are confident of helping China Telecom subscribers have a better mobile experience.”

The ACCESS PIM Solution will be showcased on both ACCESS’ and China Telecom’s booths at PT/Expo Comm China 2008, October 21- 25, Beijing, China.

ACCESS booth number: W1050
China Telecom booth number: E1200

About ACCESS
ACCESS CO., LTD. is a global company providing leading technology, software products and platforms for Web browsing, mobile phones, wireless handhelds, and other networked devices. ACCESS' product portfolio, including its NetFront™ Browser, Garnet™ OS (formerly Palm OS®) and ACCESS Linux Platform™, provides customers with solutions that enable faster time to market, flexibility and customizability. The company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates subsidiaries and affiliates within Asia, Europe and the United States. ACCESS is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mother’s Index under the number 4813. For more information about ACCESS, please visit http://www.access-company.com/

Ice Prong Cane Tips for Arctic-bound Dear, Aged Mothers

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:26:06 +0000

My dear, aged mother is notoriously difficult to shop for. It's bad enough that I live thousands of miles away: when her birthday or Christmas rolls around, requests for lists are ignored with a sweet, martyrish shrug: "But I've already been blessed with a son like you!" Subtext: if you can't find something heartfelt for your dear, aged mother of your own accord, you're an asshole. And needless to say, every year, I am proven one, to a greater or lesser extent.

So this year I was delighted that she actually approached me with a wish list a month or so before her birthday rolled around. And nuzzled in the middle of the list, something both practical and strangely wonderful: the dear, aged woman — who hobbles about her garden on a cane with a stroke a year or two back, full of pluck and vim — wanted one of these wonderful ice prong cane tips for the glacial New England winter. They come in two varieties: either with a single, penetrating tip, ideal for staking any ice vampires that might stumble across her path, or a more gripping five prong system. Better yet, they just pop on and off, to prevent linoleum gouging.

Very neat. I love the fact that that creative ingenuity even extends to cane accessories for inclement weather.

Five-Prong Cane Ice Tip [House of Canes, via Mommy]

A first gadget a newborn baby needs - computer helps to avoid Caesarean section risk

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:38:24 +0000

The risk of Caesarean section being performed while the birth of a child is becoming more and more obvious. Today we reach some immense numbers of overall 30 percents cases in the United States of America, when doctors and near future parents decide on a C-section. As the matter of fact, many of them, approximately a half of mothers didn't need one. Caesarean section is necessary only when a number of complexifications are faced. Otherwise it provides unjustified risk on mother's health and on health of her child. To give a clearer word whether C-section is necessary in every particular case, a group of researchers from University of Florida in Gainesville have recently came up with an interesting gadget.