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Helping your child read with Readability!

September 14, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

My Take on Readability

What I loved about this app is that Readability really allows your child to read books/passages that are at a level that they are at. The book highlights the words you are supposed to be reading aloud and as it listens to your words it will help you along too. For example, if you cannot read a specific word a message will pop up prompting you to ask for help by clicking on the speaker button and it will allow your child to hear what they are supposed to be reading.

On top of this, there is a HUGE array of books and passages that your child will be able to select from. Each lesson is set for 30 minutes and it allows your child to really get into a myriad of topics while still pushing them to enhance their reading and reading comprehension.

For the price you really get a ton that will help your child get to the next level of reading with Readability!

About Readability

Readability is the only learning app of its kind to help improve reading and comprehension in young and struggling readers, making it unlike anything else on the market. Readability brings together Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Advanced Speech Recognition, Comprehension with Interactive Voice-based Questions & Answers, Fun Content, Real-Time Performance Tracking, and Gamification within one mobile app to help young children become strong readers.

Practicing pace and pronunciation through reading aloud helps kids build the foundation needed to become excellent readers. With Readability, they’ll also learn a variety of reading skills including accuracy, fluency, speed, decoding, and comprehension. In addition, their confidence will blossom and so will their passion for reading.

Tips for parents (From Readability)

Designate a regular time and place for reading.
Readability works best in a quiet environment or with headphones.
Learning to read is challenging! Gentle encouragement and positive feedback are key.
Encourage your child to speak with a strong voice towards the device.
Encourage your child to speak clearly by enunciating syllables as well as long and short vowel sounds.

CLICK HERE to check out Readability for yourself!

This App is Revolutionizing Your Local Music Scene

February 4, 2019 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

With the Special Guest App, it is easier than ever to book live, local music for your event using your phone. If you want to elevate your next party, BBQ or social gathering, you need the Special Guest App. Special Guest connects you with a wide array of local talent. Find a full band, a DJ, or a single musician that fits your needs, and, more importantly, your budget. You’ll find the best local talent using the app–from the bar band you used to love hearing on the weekends to up-and-coming local stars.

Book Entertainment In a Few Clicks

It’s impossibly easy to hire a musician with Special Guest. No complicated contracts or payment disputes–just enter your date, browse the list of available talent, and then request to book on demand; it’s that simple. You know the cost up front and the musician gets paid–the entire process is seamless. You’re protected if the talent doesn’t show up or has to cancel for any reason, too. If that’s not peace of mind, we don’t know what is.

Musicians Get More Gigs with Special Guest

For a local performer, securing paid gigs can be challenging. It’s hard to get your name out there and find a good-paying opportunity or get booked with regularity. Special Guest connects musicians with gigs, getting them hired quickly and easily, right from their iPhone. If you’re a musician ready to get more work, then you need to get on Special Guest. You can find gigs, make more money and market yourself, for FREE. Who knows? You might even land your big break.

You keep 100% of your booking fee–Special Guest doesn’t take a cut. That means you get more of your hard-earned cash in your pocket. The app is a one-stop-shop for both talent, and those who need to book entertainment.

Venue Owners, Rejoice–It Just Got Easier to Book Talent

If your bar, club, or restaurant is in need of some live entertainment, Special Guest has just what you need. We can help you book talent, hire a talent buyer to manager future events, or just optimize the way you book entertainment at your venue. You have enough to do–let the pros handle it. Call 877-81-TALENT to learn more or contact us to set-up a DEMO.

Special Guest is changing the way we book talent. The app was even mentioned on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Damon Wayans Jr and Kristopher Jones are behind this revolutionary talent booking app. If you need to book talent, or you’re a performer looking to book more gigs, get hooked up with the Special Guest App today.

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WellieWishers: New American Girl Mobile App for Kids

October 13, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Beloved family brand American Girl just released a new mobile app today for 5-7 year old children – WellieWishers: Garden Fun on iOS and Android. Given your focus on parenting, I wanted to see if you’d be interested in featuring WellieWishers: Garden Fun on Dad of Divas, as I think it’s a game your readers’ kids are sure to love.

WellieWishers are a sweet and silly group of girls who each have the same big, bright wish: to be a good friend. And now with the WellieWishers: Garden Fun app, little ones can learn how to be a good friend as they play. From hidden object and tea-party planning minigames to nurturing their own garden and customizing the backyard garden with stickers, little kids are invited to join the WellieWishers to discover what makes friendships grow.

The content is tailored to kids ages 5-7, offering good-quality entertainment from a well-loved, trusted brand partner in American Girl. And, with school back in session, it’s a great opportunity to reinforce the values young ones are learning in class, so they can practice their caring and empathy skills while outside of preschool or elementary school.

Zoobe Peanuts StoryGIF Brings Fun Peanuts Messages To Life!

January 14, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Zoobe Message Entertainment has confirmed both a partnership with Peanuts Worldwide and a launch of the new Peanuts StoryGIF app for iOS and Android. The app, released in late December, hit Apple’s Top 10 list almost immediately. Zoobe’s trendy app platform allows digital natives and early adopters across the globe to share in their love of this timeless property with socially shareable text-ready animations featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, Lucy, Linus and more loveable characters from the iconic 66 year old property.

Fans can choose from over 100 snarky-sweet Chuck & Friends images to create customizable, short movie messages for friends and family. The Zoobe Peanuts StoryGIF works both from the home screen and inside the new iOS10 Messages app.

“The Peanuts brand is a classic, with adorable characters and storylines,” said Naz Amarchi-Cuevas, CEO Zoobe. “We know that fans are choosing to communicate via snack-sized text messaging, and pairing this experience with a top brand such as Peanuts allows us to entertain and delight.”

On October 2, 1950, three kids appeared on the funny pages of seven newspapers. Over the next 50 years, Charlie Brown, Patty and Shermy would be joined by a whole cast of characters that forever changed the landscape of the newspaper comics, becoming one of the most popular and influential in the history of the business, with nearly 18,000 strips published in all. Today, the Peanuts gang are stars of some of the most beloved holiday children’s television specials of all time, featured in books, music, theme parks, and a wide variety of consumer products, and the hit 2015 feature film The Peanuts Movie, from Blue Sky Studios and Twentieth Century Fox.

Peanuts, Peanuts Winter and Peanuts New Years StoryGIF-packs just launched, Zoobe plans to add additional celebration-themed content for key times. The Zoobe Peanuts StoryGIF app is available for both iOS and Android for $.99.

Additional Information:

Zoobe Homepage
Zoobe Facebook

My Take on the App

I have been trying out this app for myself and I can say that it is very easy to use. You can add up to five animated GIF and make them into one GIF that you can then share online or send to a friend or loved one. The application is fun and it seems that they are going to be continuing to add onto the amount of GIFs that are available for you to choose from which will make the application even more robust.

Amazon FreeTime Unlimited Adds New Content for Kids Ages 9-12

April 26, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Amazon today announced that FreeTime Unlimited—the all-you-can eat subscription designed from the ground up for kids and their parents—is getting even better. Amazon is adding thousands of new videos, educational apps, games, and books to FreeTime Unlimited—without raising the price. FreeTime Unlimited starts at just $2.99 per month for Prime members and $4.99 per month for customers who are not yet Prime members. FreeTime Unlimited previously offered titles primarily for kids ages 3-8 but has now added thousands of videos, educational apps, games, and books for kids ages 9-12, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Monument Valley, iCarly, Star Trek, and much more—ensuring FreeTime Unlimited content grows as your kids grow.

“Today, FreeTime Unlimited offers over 13,000 videos, educational apps, games, and books, plus over 40,000 YouTube videos and websites—for kids from preschool to preteen,” said Nate Glissmeyer, Director, Amazon Kids and Families. “To help more easily manage all that awesome content, we’re introducing FreeTime Smart Filters to give parents the ultimate say in what their kids are seeing—younger kids still have the freedom to explore the titles that are appropriate for their age group while older kids get to play Monument Valley and see other cool videos, apps, games, and books that are just right for them.”

Amazon FreeTime Unlimited now offers over 13,000 titles, including:

Thousands of hand-curated videos, including Legend of Korra, Gortimer Gibbons, Thunder Birds Are Go, Just Add Magic, iCarly, Star Trek, RL Stein’s The Haunting Hour, Superman the Animated Series, Design Squad, and Big Time Rush.
Hundreds of age-appropriate apps and games without any in-app purchasing or advertisements, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Monument Valley, Slugterra, Lightbot Programming Puzzles, Star Wars Rebels, Winx Bloomix Quest, Temple Run: OZ, American Girl, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Monster High, and Ever After High.
Thousands of books, including titles like The Witch of Blackbird Pond, The Black Pearl, The Sign of the Beaver, Harry Potter, The Island of the Blue Dolphins, Big Nate, DC Super Heroes, and Scooby Doo.

FreeTime Unlimited is also adding new titles for preschool and younger kids with popular apps like The Good Dinosaur, Inside Out, Big Hero 6, andDisney Junior Appisodes; new books The Polar Express, Sleep Like a Tiger, Tuesday, and Mr. Wuffles; and new videos from Dino Dan, Zoboomafoo,Thomas and Friends, Wishenpoof, and Tumble Leaf.

Families can also discover kid-friendly content using the Amazon FreeTime web browser, which provides kids with controlled access to over 40,000 hand-curated, age-appropriate YouTube videos and websites. All YouTube videos and websites included in the FreeTime web browser are selected and approved by Amazon experts to ensure they are appropriate for kids.

Introducing FreeTime Smart Filters

Because no two kids are exactly alike—individual development and preferences vary—Amazon FreeTime now includes FreeTime Smart Filters. Using a blend of input from Common Sense Media, Amazon experts, and parents like you, FreeTime Smart Filters is a proprietary feature to help parents sort through and manage FreeTime content. FreeTime Unlimited begins by recommending age-appropriate videos, educational apps, games, and books for kids to enjoy. Parents can then use FreeTime Smart Filters to adjust the library so that older kids are only seeing the content that’s applicable to them, and parents can be confident younger kids aren’t seeing content deemed too old. FreeTime Smart Filters will be available for 4^th and 5^th generation Fire tablets, including Fire Kids Edition, via a free, over-the-air software update rolling out starting April 27.

Amazon FreeTime and FreeTime Unlimited are available exclusively on Fire tablets, including Fire Kids Edition, as well as on Kindle e-readers—learn more about FreeTime Unlimited at www.amazon.com/freetimeunlimited.

About Amazon.com

Amazon.com opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995. The company is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about.

Outfit7 ’s Talking Tom and Friends three billion downloads!

October 14, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Three billion, three thousand million, or 3,000,000,000 – no matter how it is written, in which hemisphere or in what language – the number is astronomical. Today, Outfit7 Limited announced that it clocked in at just that – three billion downloads of its juggernaut Talking Tom and Friends app franchise.

In just over five years, and one year after crossing two billion downloads, Outfit7 ’s Talking Tom and Friends apps have set a new precedence for family entertainment in the digital space. Since the launch of the first Talking Tom app in June 2010, Outfit7 has built an entertainment brand encompassing over 15 apps under the Talking Tom and Friend umbrella, that continues to deliver fun and relevant content to its global fan base. Two of the most recent launches, My Talking Angela and My Talking Tom, both earned more than 10 million downloads within days of launch, while scooping the #1 games spot in over 135 countries.

Monthly, the apps collectively generate 250 million active users in over 230 countries and territories worldwide.

“It’s an amazing accomplishment to reach three billion downloads, but even more of an honor to know Talking Tom and Friends have entertained and delighted so many across the globe,” said Samo Login, Outfit7 Limited co-founder and Chief Executive Officer. “Thanks to our incredible team who work tirelessly to raise the bar in creative content and technology and continually deliver an entertaining and engaging experience, we’ve been able to reach this significant milestone.”

The app download stats tell just part of the digital whirlwind. Combined, the franchise has also amassed a whopping 3.5 billion views of its various content on YouTube, while Talking Tom and Friends: The Animated Series has cemented a rock solid audience accruing close to 100 million views since its launch on YouTube and the YouTube Kids app in late Spring . The 52×11-minute episode series features an all-star voice cast led by Golden Globe® and Emmy®-nominee Colin Hanks (“Fargo”) and Tom Kenny (“SpongeBob SquarePants.”) New episodes return beginning October 8th.

In addition, a feature film is in development, while the company’s global licensing and merchandising program continues to flourish.

The Talking Tom and Friends apps are free to download on all major app stores globally. For more information, or to download an app, please visit http://outfit7.com/our-work/.

About Outfit7 Limited

Outfit7 Limited is one of the fastest-growing multinational family entertainment companies on the planet, best known for its global phenomenon Talking Tom. Founded in 2009 by entrepreneurs on a mission to bring fun and entertainment to all, Outfit7 has grown from an instant app success into a fully-fledged media franchise. Their highly successful portfolio includes free mobile apps and games, a CGI animated series and web shorts, a global licensing and merchandising program, and a chart-topping sensation on YouTube. The Talking Tom and Friends apps have three billion downloads since launch, and over 250M active monthly users.

Outfit7’s family-friendly apps are certified by PRIVO, an FTC approved COPPA safe harbor program, and in April 2015, the My Talking Angela app was awarded the National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval. For more information, visit outfit7.com, or learn more about the brand’s animated series at Talkingtomandfriends.com or on the Talking Tom and Friends YouTube channel.

Mattel Launches Apples to Apples 15th Anniversary Update

August 29, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Mattel is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Apples to Apples with the release of a special edition update for the mobile game. The update is the perfect mobile companion to the physical card game’s Apples to Apples 15th Appleversary Edition, bringing a brand new look and feel as well as over 200 new playable cards. Apples to Apples 15th Appleversary Edition update is now available to download for free in the App Store:http://apple.co/1H1lymw

Have Fun With Dexter With The New MONKEYCAM IOS-App

March 23, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

NIGHT AT THE MUSUEM: SECRET OF THE TOMB

MONKEYCAM – free iOS app now available for download from the iTunes App Store

GO WILD AND BRING YOUR PHOTOS TO LIFE!

To celebrate the March 10th release of NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB on Bluay, DVD and Digital HD, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is pleased to announce MONKEYCAM, available as a free download exclusively from the iTunes App Store for your iPhone and iPad.

Make your photos come to life using this fun photo-editing app! Add static or animated stickers of the cheeky Capuchin, Dexter, to your pictures for a hilarious addition to your favorite memories.

Dexter can mischievously photobomb you and your friends, or lovingly give you hugs and kisses. Either way, the monkey madness is sure to get a laugh!

Key Features:

Customize your photos with NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM film elements, including stickers, frames and filters
Add animated stickers, such as Dexter kissing, jumping, eating, hugging and slapping
Save the creation to your camera roll as a photo or video
New stickers to be released via push notifications

Click here to START MONKEYING AROUND!

OzoGroove, A Great New App Supporting Your @Ozobot

December 1, 2014 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

Ozobot has charmed geeks and toy masters at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the American International Toy Fair, with USA Today and Popular Science giving Ozobot their Best Tech Toys of Toy Fair distinction. They are a finalist in Most Innovative Toy in the TOTY awards, were awarded the Holiday Seal of Approval by The National Parenting Center last week, Dr. Toy has placed Ozobot on her 10 Best Technology list for 2014. Once stocked on shelves, the MSRP will be $49.99 each. Online shoppers can find these tiny robots in time for the holidays at. For more information, please see my attached press releases.

OzoGroove, the newest app from the makers of the world’s smallest programmable robot known as Ozobot, proves that robots can glide and dance with grace. Until now robots have been getting a bad rap for their mobility with humans taunting them with “The Robot” dance, well, no longer! Techies, kids and game enthusiasts can now download the free App from Google Play or the iTunes Store and cue their favorite music, then code their amazing buddy to perform a Waltz, do the Tango, or whatever you dream up!

For anyone not familiar with the hottest smart toy in augmented reality, Ozobot can be programmed for action in thousands of ways, making Ozobot quite the versatile game piece, strategy game and now a dance star. Not sure where to start with Ozobot’s sweet new moves? OzoGroove comes with built-in demos, versatile dance tools and even a help desk. Simply download, cue your music and sequence a few moves. Over time users can master their skills and create uber cool moves within the app’s PRO editor option. Finally something that will thrill emerging geeks, artists, grownup techies and luxury lovers! For only $99 for two or $49 for one, these brand new tiny robots pack a huge punch of play and educational value in one small price, and they’re small enough to stash in a purse or backpack (or pocket) for on-the-go fun.

Friends can even gather their Ozobots together to create a dance troupe and choreograph a routine! Online shoppers can find these tiny robots for holiday giving at Ozobot.com (save 25% today for Cyber Monday, check Facebook for code!), sharperimage.com brookstone.com, momastore.org and amazon.com.

You can also personalize your Ozobot using liquid glue and ordinary craft supplies with one of the “skins or helmets” that came with your Ozobot! In December, their website will sell a four-pack of skins so you can create different personas.

The ClickN KIDS Tablet Offers Apps and More! #dadchat

October 11, 2013 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The ClickN KIDS Family Tablet is the only tablet preloaded with Looney Tunes Phonics. This fully loaded tablet comes out of the box with a matching gel case for superior protection and style. The ClickN KIDS tablet is the first of its kind to offer a dual-purpose interface, which means this tablet is designed for both kids and grownups. The Kids Place experience offers access to more than 30 pre-loaded apps including Looney Tunes Phonics, Talking Tom 2 and Talking Ginger, Diversion, Team Awesome and more. Your ClickN KIDS Tablet comes with the best parental controls available today with web content filtering, built-in monitoring and controls that let you protect your child’s identity, monitor their time usage and even prevent your child from downloading new apps and performing other functions that can cost you money. The grownups section offers everything you need from a full-featured tablet. Simply tap on the grownups button, type in your secure pin number and you’re in.

ClickN KIDS with WiFi 7″ Touchscreen Tablet PC:

Technical Specifications:

1.5GHz Dual-Core processor
1GB of system memory
7″ touchscreen, 800 x 480 resolution
Built-in 802.11b/g/n WiFi

Additional Features:

Front webcam with microphone
miniUSB port, 3.5mm jack
8GB on-board storage memory, additional memory via microSD card slot
stereo speakers
Up to 5 hours of run time on a full charge
Weighs 0.7 lbs; 7.48″ x 5.04″ x 0.46″ dimensions

Software and Applications:

Android 4.1 OS (Jelly Bean)
Looney Tunes ClickN Read Phonics, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Voice, Google Books, YouTube, Google Drive, Google+, Google Earth, Google Finance, Twitter, Facebook
Android browser and Google Play (for applications)
Android Music Player
Media Formats: Popular media formats

What’s in the Box:

Tablet and AC adapter
Gel case
Looney Tunes sticker

My Take on the Tablet

I had never heard about these tablets until recently. I love technology and thus my kids do too, thus, when I brought this out they swooped in, took it and gave it a workout. Initially in taking this out of the box I have to say that I was impressed that they provided you with a case (made of rubber). Not only does this save you money, but they come in a number of colors that you can tailor to your childrens’ own personality or style.

The Tablet itself is fully loaded with a ton of educational and safe games that will give you peace of mind knowing that what they are doing on the tablet itself is going to benefit them and that they will not get into things that you really don’t want them in. Even better is that there is a grown up side to this that allows you to turn off the safety and get on your favorite apps or even check things on the internet.

The Looney Tunes Phonics was great for my youngest daughter who is in Kindergarten as it really pushes her to practice and learn about her letters and about words in general. The learning happens in a fun and interactive way and thus far she loves playing in it!

The battery life is extensive for a tablet with about a 5 hour life. I have tried other tablets in the past that definitely do not have this type of life. That being said I am still trying it out and am interested to see how long the battery ends up lasting in general. I recommend running the battery all the way down and then charging, as I do with all of my electronics as I find that this lengthens the life of the battery overall.

Overall, thus far I am quite impressed. The tablet works well, the parent controls are amazing, and the learning apps are great. I recommend that all check this out for yourself as you will see that for less than $100, this is a great gift for any child!