New Spring Tech Tools
From new digital parenting tools to our latest-bird-watching obsession, here are the gadgets and apps to know about right now!
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Spring—the season of fresh starts, deep cleans, and yes, finally ditching those winter blues is here! But why stop at swapping out your wardrobe when you can give your tech life a major refresh, too? This season’s hottest gadgets and smartest innovations are all about making life easier, faster, and a whole lot more safe.
Digital Parenting Refresh
Let’s start with the latest just-unveiled digital parenting features on Aura’s Security app. These new tools give families powerful ways to monitor online activity across devices and highlight potential red flags. Instead of adding to fear and confusion, Aura Kids Features provides parents with personalized recommendations to educate and engage kids in meaningful conversations—helping them learn and grow rather than restricting and punishing.
Just sign up, choose the KIDS plan, and link their devices and social media. Then, sit back and relax while it works seamlessly.
It’s available now in Beta, full rollout in June of 2025
Price: $10/month
Tiny Tire Inflator with Big Power
For Spring Travel … The AstroAI L7 tire inflator is a must-have on-the-go emergency pump that can handle up to eight car tire refills. Weighing only about a pound, it’s super easy to carry and even fits into most car cup holders.
But wait—it’s not just for car tires! Use it for bike tires, basketballs, and anything else that needs a little air, without the hassle of hand-pumping or blowing so hard your eyeballs feel like they’ll pop out
Bonus: It doubles as an emergency tool with a built-in three-mode flashlight and USB-C/USB ports for charging your devices. And the best part? It’s on sale right now!
My Passport Keeps All Your Precious Files Safe
March 31st is World Backup Day—and this is an absolute must-have!
The WD My Passport Hard Drive from Western Digital is a trusted, portable storage solution that lets you easily and securely save, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents—no matter where you are in the world. The 2-terabyte version can hold around 620,000 photos, 500,000 documents, or 1,000 high-definition movies. (There’s also a 6-terabyte version that can hold up to 600 hours of high-def video or up to 1.5 million photos!)
Imagine never having to stress about losing your precious files—or your sanity—thanks to this palm-sized powerhouse that works seamlessly across devices. That’s the Holy Grail of personal tech, and everyone needs one.
Prices vary depending on storage size. Here’s the one I have ($199).
Power Up Anytime
Storms, heat waves, high winds… for all those unexpected moments when the power goes out, Jackery’s Essential Home Backup 5000 Plus Kit keeps your entire household running without skipping a beat.
This high-capacity solar generator kit includes a Smart Transfer Switch that seamlessly integrates into your home’s electrical system—quiet, safe, and perfect for indoor use. Plus, with two 500-watt solar panels, you can generate your own clean, renewable energy to keep everything powered up.
Whether you need to keep your fridge running to protect pricey groceries, maintain internet access for work and school, power essential medical devices, or simply keep the lights on, this is a seriously smart investment.
Next-Level Birdwatching
We are obsessed with Bird Buddy’s AI-powered smart bird feeder! It transforms backyard birdwatching into an interactive, educational, and wildly entertaining experience.
With 1 in 3 people now flocking to this favorite pastime, Bird Buddy’s latest Smart Bird Feeder Pro takes it to the next level. It features a new and improved camera that captures HDR images, slow-motion videos, and 2K live streams, providing real-time bird identification via the Bird Buddy app—so you can build your own personalized collection.
The solar roof and extended battery storage keep it running for weeks without needing a charge. Plus, the companion app (with free and premium features) takes your birdwatching to new heights.
And if you’re lucky enough to have hummingbirds nearby, here’s another must-have: the Smart Hummingbird Feeder Pro. It attracts, identifies, and captures high-quality images of North America’s most jaw-dropping aerial acrobats—making for truly frame-worthy, brag-worthy moments.
Bird Buddy Pro Sale Price: $199
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