Technology | Mum's Grapevine

The nifty gadget that backs up photos while you sleep

Anita ButterworthApril 27, 2018

How many snaps of your precious kiddos do you take every day? Ten, twenty, fifty? It's fifty, isn't it? No judgement here - just a helpful tip that makes sure p... Read More...

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Facebook launches Messenger Kids for six-year-olds

Anita ButterworthDecember 15, 2017

Kids as young as six now have a messaging app all of their own. Facebook has launched Messenger Kids, a way for six to 12-year-olds to stay in touch with... Read More...

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The cuddly gadget that lets you hug your kids from anywhere in the world

Anita ButterworthSeptember 7, 2017

A hug is pretty much a cure-all for kids - from grazed knees to bad dreams. And if you can't be close by for a special hug - this cute critter could be the ... Read More...

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App Review: Toca Doctor

Natalie EslerAugust 3, 2017

Toca Doctor by Toca Boca When your pre-schooler tells you they want to be a doctor when they grow up, tell them to follow their dream and let them have some ... Read More...

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$Fiete Math app$

App Review: Fiete Math

Natalie EslerJuly 11, 2017

Fiete Math by Ahoiii Entertainment Learning to count can be simple - and fun - when paired with a little help from Fiete the sailor man and his flotilla of s... Read More...

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sickening messages sent to kids via popular music app

Parents warned as sick messages sent to kids via popular music app

Anita ButterworthMarch 22, 2017

If your kids have been hooked by the incredibly popular app Musical.ly, this horrifying incident should serve as a sombre warning. A Melbourne mum has re... Read More...

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Mover Kit: the wearable toy kids build & code

Hejira ConveryNovember 12, 2016

Kiddie coders of the world rejoice! The Mover Kit is coming and despite the name, this gadget has nothing to do with removalists. The Mover Kit is a wear... Read More...

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A hi-tech twist on trampoline fun

Hejira ConveryMay 27, 2016

Kids are full of beans and trampolines are a brilliant way to get those beans bouncing! Whether they’re doing mini-jumps or mega boinnngggs, Springfree Tram... Read More...

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ArcaBoard: A hoverboard that really works!

Hejira ConveryApril 28, 2016

The future is here! Almost, because production has begun on a hoverboard that actually hovers. Skateboards, snowboards and surfboards have been staples f... Read More...

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Activity tracking just got a major style upgrade

Kate Le GallezMarch 20, 2016

Mum's Grapevine HQ is all abuzz with talk about the Bellabeat LEAF. This is one wearable that we most definitely want to wear! This dainty device can be ... Read More...

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Introducing Kiddle: the kid-friendly search engine

Hejira ConveryMarch 2, 2016

Breathe a sigh of relief, because Kiddle is changing the way kids use the internet. Kiddle is ‘a visual search engine for kids, powered by editors and Go... Read More...

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Modern toddler tracking

Kate Le GallezDecember 27, 2015

Little kids sure can move. Fast! Their curious little minds and speedy little legs take them off in all directions before you know what's happened. We all t... Read More...

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Santa is calling! No, really!

Kate Le GallezDecember 17, 2015

Christmas is all about creating a little magic for your loved ones and the folks behind Portable North Pole are here to help you create a little technology-... Read More...

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App review: Happy Unwrappy

Kate Le GallezNovember 13, 2015

Christmas is coming! Or maybe it's a birthday, a wedding or a baby shower! We love any opportunity to celebrate and if we can share a little joy with a gift... Read More...

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Top 10 counting apps for preschoolers

Louise WeeksJune 27, 2015

With thousands upon thousands of educational apps for kids on the market, its hard to know which ones give you more bang for your buck while teaching mini m... Read More...

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