The Gift: EarPollution CS40s Chromatone Headphones by iFrogz (available now for around $50) The Scoop: Quality headphones are a consumer electronic necessity, so I’m always on the hunt for the next great pair. For me, the ultimate pair of headphones strike a balance of super sound, supreme comfort, exceptional value and eye-catching... Read more »
Toy Guru Laurie Schacht gave us her sage prediction about the toys of 2012 from the floor of the Toy Industry Association’s 2012 Toy Fair in New York City! Laurie is co-Publisher of The Toy Insider and CTO (chief toy officer) for The Toy Book and The Licensing Book, as well as the contributing... Read more »
Toy Fair is the largest international toy and game trade show in the Western Hemisphere. Tens of thousands are on hand to check out over 1,000 exhibitors showcasing and previewing the hottest games, toys and trends for kids (of all ages!). Each year the Gift Gurus walk the over 350,000 square feet of toys... Read more »
The Product: The Brobee Hip Pack from NYKO (available Summer 212 price TBA) The Scoop: Most wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a fanny pack. On the other hand, I think there will be plenty of takers for the Brobee Hip Pack. You’ve seen we’re huge fans of Yo Gabba Gabba mostly because the show... Read more »
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world’s largest consumer technology trade show. Nearly 150,000 attendees are on hand to check out over 2500 exhibitors showcasing their latest products on more than 1.6 million feet of exhibit space. This trade show is massive! Since consumer electronics are the hottest and (still) fastest growing... Read more »
Even us Guru’s get stumped sometimes when it comes to finding great gifts. That’s when we turn to the greatest gifting resource of all: the Gifts team, to help us solve our gifting conundrums. This week’s edition of gifting guidance comes from Raina, a product manager by day, and newly minted mother by night.... Read more »
