Christine Persaud
With 20+ years of experience in trade and consumer tech journalism, I have covered the tech space since before social media was a "thing" and the smartphone as we know it was even invented. Writing for various technology, lifestyle, and entertainment sites, I have covered and reviewed hundreds of tech products, from home appliances to wearables, fitness tech to headphones, TV entertainment products and services, and more. I'm also a passionate foodie who loves to cook and bake, a TV show fanatic (happy to give what to watch recommendations!), and proud mother to a 12-year-old son.
10 things I wish I knew before having a baby
You’ll be bombarded with advice from so-called experts in child-rearing once you announce impending parenthood. But even with all of the advice, reading, and research, there are still things you don’t quite truly understand until your little one arrives. That said, I’ve broken down 10 things that I wish I knew before having my son.
New tech that will change your life with a newborn
Life is busy. And parents are particularly busy. Thankfully, there’s some cool new tech in three key categories of baby products – car seats, monitors, and strollers – that can help ease some of that stress.
Pet tech: new and interesting tech for your pets in 2016
Activity trackers aren’t just for adults anymore, and they aren’t even just for babies. Wearables, not to mention other high-tech devices, are now available in abundance for your pets, too. Check out what’s new and hot in 2016 for the family dog, cat, or other furry friend.
Samsung’s 4K Blu-ray player is coming – announcement
Had that 4K TV for what seems like ages now, just itching for some more great content to fully enjoy its capabilities and picture quality? Samsung’s UHD Blu-ray player is almost here, which will allow you to play back a ton of UHD Blu-ray discs when available, and plenty of other content.
Best Gifts of 2015 – hottest baby toys of the year
Baby toys are great because they help baby explore the world around him and all his senses. Most can be tremendously educational. Here are our picks for some of the hottest baby toys of the year.
Home Theatre Month: the 411 on Streaming Devices
Forget live TV. It’s all about streaming television these days. But how do you get the awesome streaming content from a service onto your large screen TV? We highlight a few devices that make this super easy.
Using the iSwimband Bluetooth Drowning Detection Headband
While having a watchful eye on the kids while they’re swimming is an absolute must, the neat iSwimband can offer another layer of precaution. We took one out for a spin.
Little Disney Princess Fun With Melissa & Doug
Every little girl loves princesses. And with a number of neat Melissa & Doug toys, kids can build their imagination by doing everything from dressing up magnetic princess figures, to stamping princess imagery onto pictures, and creating reusable sticker scenes that tell a full fairy tale story.
A Closer Look at Melissa & Doug’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Toys
Combine the quality of Melissa & Doug products and the love of Mickey Mouse and all of his friends, and you have a stellar new lineup of cool learning toys for kids aged 2, 3, and above. Check out my take of these 6 new options after taking them for a test drive with my 3.5-year-old son.
What’s new for baby: fashionable maternity from JoJo Maman
There's a reason that maternity clothing exists—it conforms properly to the areas of the body that are growing, it’s extra comfortable and offers added support where you need it. And lately, it can also be ultra-fashionable, too.