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Daily Tech: The Pogoplug Shares Content Via Four USB Drives
- The Pogoplug is a neat gizmo that allows you to share movies, music, or photos using four USB drives — Gizmodo
- The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available from Verizon — RIMarkable
- American Airlines has just launched a widget that will let you know if your plane has WiFi — Engadget
- Check out the ultimate holiday smartphone buying guide — CrunchGear
- Vive la France! Twitter is now available in French — TechCrunch
- Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom for the Wii is a great game for kids ages 3 to 6 — USA Today
Do Kiddie Characters Really Need Makeovers?
After much speculation, the new tweenage Dora the Explorer was unveiled this week. Some mothers breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the long haired, leggy character was not quite as mature as some had feared, and Mattel assured them that she will remain the same wholesome girl their daughters have grown to love. Dora is not the first children's character to mature right before our eyes.
The Five Funniest Things We Saw at Toy Fair
Yesterday we showed you the top five trends from Toy Fair, but amid the great Eco-conscience toys and educational games, there were a number of items that kept us laughing throughout the day. From edible play dough to people posing with Lego men, there was a fair share of funny items. Check out our slideshow to see our favorites.
Saturday Morning Cartoon: Maraka!
Dora the Explorer has a "bad seed" in the fam and her name is Maraka. Girlfriend is a Spanglish-speaking, foul-mouthed little spitfire who engages in Dora's signature question-and-pause-pause-pause-for-answer games. But Maraka's questions are different from Dora's.
Mommy's Lil Helper: Table Topper Placemats
Taking your babe out to dinner can be stressful with people staring, highchairs in short supply and the possiblilty of temper tantrums. One way to make it easier is to bring along your own disposable placemats made by Neat Solutions ($9).
The placemats have two adhesive strips that you stick down on the table to keep it in position.
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Heidi Klum and Seal Come Out as Crows For Halloween Fun
Heidi Klum went all out for her 10th annual Halloween party at Voyeur in LA on Saturday. She and Seal looked amazing as they arrived dressed as black crows just weeks after welcoming their new daughter Lou. Heidi's party is always huge and she revealed that the elaborate costume planning starts every year in July.
Cereals Marketed to Wee Ones Are the Least Healthy Ones
As if we didn't already know this... a new study out reveals that all of the commercials that bombard wee ones during Saturday morning cartoons are marketing the least healthy food options for youngsters. In between Imagination Movers and Dora the Explorer, tiny viewers are likely to see an advertisement for Lucky Charms, Coco Puffs, and loads of other sugar loaded cereals.
Fragrance Based on Fiction or Fictional Fragrance?
Did you know that cartoon character Dora the Explorer has a fragrance of the same name? Don't forget Strawberry Shortcake. She, too, has her own blend, aptly named Strawberry Shortcake Perfume ($15).
What Are the Best/Worst Euphemisms in Romance Novels?
The other day a friend who works in book publishing put this up as his Facebook status: "'Blistering sexuality' — This is a quote on the back cover of a book I'm working on, and one of the many reasons I want to work in children's books." Ha! Yes, "blistering" and "sexuality" side by side would send me running to Dora's G-rated explorations.
Princess Culture Might Not Be Healthy For Girls
I know a very smart, independent, tomboyish 5-year-old who is enthralled by the idea of being a princess. It was Fiona from the Shrek films that got her hooked.
Girls have always loved playing with dolls and pretending they're princesses, but it appears to be crammed down their throats even more now by toy manufacturers and movie studios.
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