Toys Games & Hobbies

Come fly with me today as I examine the amazing LaTrax Alias Quadcopter Drone. I can't say I love this drone as much as the Parrot Mambo that I recently reviewed, but if you're a serious drone enthusiast with piloting skills to match, then you're almost guaranteed to enjoy the Alias immensely. It's not the easiest drone to control at times, but it's sure rewarding when you begin to get the hang of it. Click through to read on.

A selection of gift ideas from different categories of tech that will be perfect for the whole family, especially for a day (or night in) of family fun.

If you love amazing photography drones, you'll be thrilled to learn that the new DJI Spark Mini is on its way to Best Buy. Read on for full details!

Make learning fun with the new LeapPad3 from Leap Frog!  This week I had the opportunity to try the LeapPad3 and a variety of games from the Leap Frog Learning Library, and here’s what I thought:    

Kids love to play with toys but finding the right one can be tricky. Age and interests matter. Here are the best toys for all ages.

  If you read the NY Times Bestseller Wild by Cheryl Strayed, then you will learn how not to pack as she did for her hike on the Pacific Coast Trail. If you haven’t read it, I would highly recommend this true story of her over 1,000 miles hike by herself to escape the loss of her mother and a broken marriage, all with no wilderness experience whatsoever. I don’t profess to be a wilderness expert although I have done a fair number of wilderness trips of at least one night, and usually more. The trick with overnight backcountry camping is not to take too much while making sure you have what you will need so you don’t get in trouble.

As we enter the holiday season, one of this year's most popular transportation options should be at the top of your gift list (whether for yourself or someone else!) Hoverboards are better than ever. Over the past couple years, hoverboard technology has taken a huge step up. They have their own safety certification, better mechanics to keep you on board and some even have bluetooth enabled features.

DJI Mavic 3 has a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera and shoots 5.1K video up to 15 km away. Extended battery life of 46 minutes means you'll always get your shot.

Today we ride the rails with the Intelino Smart Train Starter Set. This amazing model train set for kids ages 3 and up is smart, educational, and super fun!