GOTO EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES BIRDEES APP –FIRST INTERACTIVE SEX EDUCATION APP FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS & KIDS FOR IPAD AND IPAD MINI
Birdees App Answers Kid’s Tough ‘Birds & the Bees’ Questions:
“Where do Babies Come From?” & More
Created by Health Professionals & Researchers –
Includes Direct Access to Sex Educators for Additional Parent’s Questions
Promotes Health, Safety & Respect
— Now Available on iTunes App Store
February 28, 2013, Vancouver, BC, Canada – GoTo Educational Technology Inc. www.birdeesapp.com launched today Birdees®, the first interactive sexual education App for parents, teachers, and children — now available on the App Store for iPad and iPad mini at:
Created by Vancouver-based GoTo Educational Technology Inc., a developer of interactive educational tools and resources to support and promote health, respect and safety for both children and parents, Birdees makes it easy to answer kid’s tough questions on the birds and the bees.
Virtual Sexual Health Professional – Modules Now Available for Ages 2-8 (Ages 9-15+ Coming Soon)
Whether your child is asking you a question you thought they were too young to ask, like: “How are babies made?” Or if you’re wondering what’s appropriate to teach at what age or how to protect your child from predators, Birdees guides you in what to say and how to say it. Age specific, with two modules for children ages 2-5 and 6-8 (with ages 9-12 and 13-15+ coming soon), the App’s interface is split into separate parts, one for parents and another for kids. Parents have access to everything (Content, iBody and iTools) and children can only access the interactive iBody and iTools. The App guides you through how to communicate with your child on important topics, such as body boundaries, behaviors, and dangers through the use of an easy interface. In addition, the app also provides direct access to sex educators for parents to ask any additional questions. Also supporting the learning is fun dynamic visuals and touch points for kids to learn.
“We’ve collaborated with some of the best sex educators in the field to ensure the content is accurate, up to date and as comprehensive as possible. We’ve left no stone unturned!” stated GoTo Educational Technology Co-founder Mary Roka. “Knowledge is protection. Sexuality is a topic best started young in bite size pieces, so parents can instill their values through teaching and establishing themselves as approachable. When the tough conversations happen later in life, the trust, respect and communication have already been established.” Jennifer Weidemann Co-Founder, GoTo Educational Technology added, “Sex education can be intimidating for parents, even something they avoid for fear they would get it wrong. Our goal was to give them a resource that was light, fun and informative, where both the parent and child could learn in a stress free environment.”
Protecting Your Child – Did you Know?:
· Well informed children that have open communication with their parents are more protected from sexual abuse because they are more likely to report such behavior.
· Predators avoid children with body awareness and confidence. Something as simple as teaching your child the proper body parts can offer protection.
· It’s easier to teach children when they are younger. These conversations don’t get easier with time, they get harder.
“Birdees is a life saver for parents and a gift to children. It’s fun, light-hearted, and provides information critical to making smart sexual health decisions that last a lifetime,” said Saleema Noon B.A. M.A. Sexual Health Expert, Vancouver, B.C.
Birdees Features:
• iBody – information on body parts (available to parents and kids).
• iTools – information on behavior, communication, and safety (available to parents and kids).
• Content – available to parents only.
• Age specific: modules for 2-5, 6-8 (9-12, 13-15+ coming soon)
• Intuitive and easy to use interactive teaching tools for a guided learning experience.
• Fun, child-friendly design – kids can create their own bird avatar.
• “Beetriz the Bee” provides parents with direct access to sex educators to ask any additional questions.
• “Archie the help bird” provides helpful facts and “Whiskers the cat” provides safety facts.
• Linear bar tracks progress.
• Push notifications are sent for key child and family events: birthdays, crucial talks, reminders, follow ups, completing sections, adding users, back to school, Christmas, family events (mother’s day, father’s day, etc.).
• Awards and achievements are displayed.
• Available for iPad & iPad mini (coming soon for iPhone).
Pricing
The basic Birdees App is available immediately for free worldwide download with in-App Module purchases, through the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/birdees-sex-education-for/id603688652?mt=8. At a lower cost than a book, the Birdees modules are priced at $4.99 each and currently include the Chickadee Module (ages 2-5) and Pipit Module (ages 6-8), or $8.99 for both age groups. Additional modules will be available soon. For more information, see the website at: www.birdeesapp.com. An e-book for each age group will also be available soon at: www.birdeesapp.com.
About GoTo Educational Technology
GoTo Educational Technology Inc. provides interactive educational tools and resources to support and promote health, respect and safety for both children and parents. By facilitating access to scientific information and expert advice, GoTo Educational Technology provides fair, non-biased, accurate advice pertaining to sexual education and health. The GoTo Educational team provides a diverse background in healthcare, science, research, sales and marketing. They offer fun, interactive educational information and tools that focus on challenging subject matter. For more information, see http://www.birdeesapp.com/.
Utilizes iPhone 5’s New Features, including Retina Display and 1.2 Megapixel HD Camera
iDevices Works with Companies to App-Enable their Products
September 20, 2012, Avon, CT – iDevices®, LLC, www.idevicesinc.com, the creator of the award-winning iGrill® Bluetooth® cooking thermometer at www.iGrillinc.com, announced today the new iGrill App for the newly announced iPhone 5 and iPod touch. Available seven days prior to the iPhone 5 shipping, the iGrill app has been updated, approved by Apple, and available in the iTunes App Store, instantly utilizing some of the newest iPhone 5 features, including a clearer HD camera, a larger 4-inch on the diagonal retina display, and a single log-in for social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter.
iGrill App’s New iPhone 5 Features:
Retina Display: clearer viewing of iGrill app through iPhone’s enhanced 1136×640 pixel resolution retina display across a 4-inch diagonal widescreen display.
Facebook: integration with Facebook gives iGrill community a view of each other’s epicurean world (recently used by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who uploaded his iGrill steak masterpiece to his page with thousands of hits on the iGrill site).
HD Camera: 1.2 megapixel HD camera allows users to upload crystal clear images of their food creations.
Bluetooth 4.0 Integration with iPhone 5
A new feature of the iPhone 5 is the further integration of Bluetooth 4.0, which was first introduced in the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 5’s Bluetooth 4.0 technology works with “idevices,” creating a connection that consumes only a small percentage of the power of the previous version of Bluetooth 2.0. It also enables devices to be powered by small, coin-cell batteries or paper thin batteries, both of which iDevices is in co-development with its partners. This provides a significantly longer battery life and lower production cost. In addition, Bluetooth 4.0 also diminishes the need for users to go through the pairing process to connect their devices, making Bluetooth 4.0 device an easier experience for the end user.
“We are excited to see that Apple is focusing on the continued deployment of Bluetooth 4.0 technology with the iPhone 5. It’s these types of enhancements from Apple that allow companies, like ourselves, to continue to release cutting edge app-enabled products to the consumer. We are currently in development on a number of new Bluetooth 4.0 products and we are extremely excited to see the market’s reaction to these new products,” said Christopher Allen, CEO, iDevices, LLC.
iDevices Consulting Works with Companies to App-Enable their Products
In addition to producing award winning Bluetooth products, including the iGrill meat thermometer and iShower water-resistant shower speaker, iDevices also helps other companies incorporate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to app-enable their products with its iDevices Consulting Division. “iDevices Consulting is already working with a number of companies to utilize our Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi expertise so they too can capitalize on this cutting edge technology to enhance their customers user experience with the iPhone 5. This new technology will broaden the capabilities for hundreds, if not thousands, of app-enabled products, with explosive growth over the next 12-18 months,” said Christopher Allen, CEO, iDevices, LLC. “iDevices Consulting is extremely well positioned to take advantage of the new Bluetooth technology in this dynamic new market.”
Founded in 2010, iDevices began its journey with the development of the iGrill Bluetooth cooking thermometer, one of the first app-enabled devices. iGrill is also one of the first devices to integrate with Facebook, allowing cooks and grillers to leverage the power of social networking. With the successful iGrill product launch, iDevices has emerged as a premier development and consulting company in the app-enabled market. In 2012, iDevices launched iShower, a Bluetooth-enabled, water resistant speaker that can be paired with many of the most popular smartphones and tablets.
iDevices provides all required resources in-house to create and launch app-enabled products both independently and with partner companies. Consumer product companies and manufacturers seek out iDevices to provide strategic direction and development support for the incorporation of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity to mobile platforms and tablets for their products. For more information, see iDevices at www.idevicesinc.com.
A simple Facbeook post about barbecuing by Mark Zuckerberg creates so much hype that it crashed a company’s website. See how iGrill scored. WATCH NBC-TV TECH NOW VIDEO HERE!
Wall Street Journal on iGrill “Mark Zuckerberg posted about a small app, iGrill on Sunday. Within two minutes, the site went down due to the onslaught of traffic. Christopher Allen, iDevices CEO, joins Digits to discuss how a Zuckerberg endorsement can quickly impact a company’s fortunes.”
The Power of the Zuckerberg Like: App Gets 3M Hits
Mark Zuckerberg posted about a small app, iGrill on Sunday. Within two minutes, the site went down due to the onslaught of traffic. Christopher Allen, iDevices CEO, joins Digits to discuss how a Zuckerberg endorsement can quickly impact a company’s fortunes.
VELOCOMP SHIPS “IBIKE MOTO”
MOTORCYCLE MOUNT, CASE & APP FOR IPHONE
Safest, Most Secure Mount for iPhone & Only Full System for Motorcycles
Includes 360 Degree Mount, Click-Latch Case, & Dashboard App with Maps
and Fuel Gauge – Lets Motorcyclists Enjoy their iPhone while Riding
July 31, 2012 – Boca Raton, FL – Velocomp www.ibikesports.com, a leading sports technology company and creator of the iBike Dash CC Cycling Computer, announced today iBike Moto, the safest, most secure iPhone mounting system for motorcycles, featuring a mount, water and shock resistant case, and App with maps, fuel gauge and more. iBike Moto makesit possible for motorcyclists to safely enjoy their iPhone while riding on the open road.
iBike Moto features a machined aluminum mountdesigned byTechmount, a motorcycle specialist. The mount attaches to 7/8” (22mm) to 1¼” (32mm) motorcycle handlebars and swivels 360 degrees for maximum visibility. The state-of-the-art metal mount incorporates a bolt and slide for a quick but tight, secure attachment. In addition, iBike Moto also includes a new fully-enclosed water/shock resistantcase with aClick-LatchTM cover that protects the iPhone, letting you know you’ve sealed in your iPhone for the best protection, meeting the demands of the open road.* Precision-engineered to reduce exposure to the elements, the small one-side opening of the case makes loading quick and easy, delivering maximum protection for your iPhone.
iBike Moto App Acts as Digital Dashboard & Fuel Gauge – Most Motorcycles Don’t Have a Fuel Gauge!
The included iBike Moto App (free from the iTunes Store) acts as both a digital dashboard, measuring speed/distance/time/maps, and also as a much-needed Fuel Gauge (most motorcycles don’t have a fuel gauge!). The App also keeps track of all your rides, showing you a map of the route you’ve traveled and a summary of your speed, distance, and time. While at rest, you can even access your music library. The iBike Moto App is available for free on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibike-moto/id531502246?mt=8.
*The iBike Moto is not suitable for off-road motorcycling.
iBike Moto Includes:
Rugged-tough, water-resistant Mount, Case and App designed exclusively for open-road motorcycles.
Case:
o Weather Resistant – Unique “front door” design reduces the chance of water penetration.
o Safe and Secure – The Click-Latch mechanism lets you feel and hear that your iPhone is securely enclosed in the protective case.
o Shock Absorbing – Thick foam pads cushion your iPhone, dampening vibrations.
o Readily-Accessible Touch Screen Control – The clear cover of the case allows full touch control of your iPhone so you can take calls*, listen to music*, and enjoy the ride.
Mount:
o Solid, Adjustable Handlebar Mount – State-of-the-art mount includes a metal bolt, slide, and swivel, permitting flexible and, secure attachment.
App:
o Exclusive iBike Moto App Provides Valuable Readouts – shows speed, distance, maps, and estimated fuel level.
iBike Moto is priced at MSRP $79.95 and is available immediately at select Apple Retail Stores, http://store.apple.com/us, Amazon.com, and www.ibikesports.com. The iBike Moto includes a metal mount that fits most motorcycles, a water and shock resistant case with Click-LatchTM technology, shock absorbing pads, iBike Moto App (free download from iTunes), Installation instructions, and one year warranty. iBike Moto is compatible with iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, and iPhone 3GS. For more information, see www.ibikesports.com.
About Velocomp – First to Deliver Precision Measurement and Expert Guidance for Outstanding Sports Performance
Velocomp, LLP is a sports technology company based in Boca Raton, Florida. The first in the bicycle industry to deliver advanced power measurement at a mainstream price, Velocomp is dedicated to product breakthroughs in the areas of performance, measurement, design, and value. Launched in June
2006, iBike® power meters are being enjoyed worldwide by cyclists of all levels. In 2010, Velocomp introduced the iBike Dash, the first complete bicycle system for the iPhone and iPod touch. For more information, see www.iBikeSports.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iBikePowerMeters, iBike Blog: http://ibikeblog.com/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/iBikepower
* Requires a Bluetooth headset, not included.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Fire up the party — it’s summer, and nothing smells and tastes like the season more than a BBQ. Here are four high tech gadgets to celebrate the occasion.
iGrill
Ensure your food is perfectly cooked by pairing up with the iGrill, a wireless cooking thermometer for your iPhone, iPad and iPod. The gadget will help you multitask between the BBQ or oven and guests and other preparations.
First, download the Free iGrill app, and connect to the $79.99 device via Bluetooth, which will allow you to monitor your food from 200 feet away.
Timing is everything, and iGrill will alert you to the cooking time remaining so you can start cooking your veggies, set the table, and accurately answer your family’s oft-asked question: “When’s dinner going to be ready?”
iGrill includes also includes recipes, and multiple probe support, because often times people like their steaks cooked differently.
Download iGrill: Apple iTunes
Mobilewalla score: 76 out of 100
Here’s how it works:
foxL
Get the beats going at the BBQ with foxL portable Bluetooth speaker. The pocket size gadget is perfect for streaming music from your high tech devices for all to enjoy.
The tiny $199 portable Bluetooth speaker for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android or other Bluetooth devices was developed by a former NASA engineer and audio legend Dr. Godehard Guenthe. His high quality mini- music machine makes for a perfect travel companion.
The Reengineered Barbecue Designers upgrade the cookout’s most fundamental tools
MEAT THERMOMETER
The iGrill is the first Bluetooth-enabled meat thermometer. Users program in meat type and doneness and pair the device with an iPhone. When the meat’s internal temperature is right, the app issues an alert. Just don’t stray more than 200 feet, or dinner could overcook. iDevices iGrill $80
CNN on SlimScan Business Card Sized Scanner: “Travel expense headaches? Apps and scanners ease the pain” by Eoghan Macguire! “It’s a device that looks ‘impressive’ and is easy to carry around,” – Duncan Bell (operations editor of tech magazine T3)
Travel expense headaches? Apps and scanners ease the pain
Recording travel expenses, in the shape of bills and receipts, can be one of the most frustrating aspects of doing business on the road. A number of gadgets aim to simplify this chore. The Planon Slimscan (pictured) is a credit card-sized scanner.
By Eoghan Macguire, CNN
updated 7:36 AM EDT, Tue May 15, 2012 | Filed under: Innovations
(CNN) — Recording traveling expenses can be one the most frustrating aspects of the business traveler’s busy life on the road. Restaurant bills, train tickets, hotel receipts; they all have to be accurately accounted for.
This can be a time consuming chore, but an array of high-tech devices have hit the market with the aim of simplifying the process.
According to Duncan Bell, operations editor of tech magazine T3, receipt scanners and, to a greater extent, smartphone apps, are the main drivers of these developments.
“Technology has made quite major changes in terms of how people do their expenses — particularly in larger companies,” Bell says.
“Whereas before it was inevitably hand written, and then later typed into a spreadsheet, which involved bringing expenses into the office, now it can be done on the fly on a variety of different technologies,” he adds.
Bell took a look at some of the most prominent products that are streamlining the expenses process.
Planon Slimscan
The Planon Slimscan is a pocket-sized scanner that enables users to record small receipts, business cards and all manner of other expenses-related paperwork.
It’s a device that looks “impressive” and is easy to carry around, says Bell.
Given its diminutive size, however, the Planon Slimscan is unable to scan larger items of paperwork, such as hotel or taxi receipts, he adds.
“They’re not actually physically wide enough to actually scan them (larger paperwork) in,” Bell says.
Taking the pain out of doing expenses “(It’s) something that you produce with a flourish from your wallet … but is overshadowed by the usability element,” he concludes.
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