Author Archives: Ben Gunsberger

And you thought the preschool situation in Australia was crazy

And you thought the preschool situation in Australia was crazy

Getting kids into the preschool of your choice has become a competitive sport in many parts of Australia. In Brooklyn, with its influx of young hipster families over the past few years, it’s hit a whole new level.

Apple pulls at parents’ heartstrings for iPhone 4

Apple pulls at parents’ heartstrings for iPhone 4

Among the barrage of stunning iPhone 4 marketing material that landed today was a TV commercial for Apple’s new mobile video conferencing platform ‘FaceTime’. Directed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes, it’s pretty clear who Apple is aiming at these days. Check the video below – it made Mandi cry. PS. Apple, if you’re listening, we’d … [Read more.]

iPad countdown. Four days to go, four apps to know

iPad countdown. Four days to go, four apps to know

If you’ve been following tech news at all over the past few months, you’ll know that we are just four days away from the Australian launch of Apple’s iPad. This tablet computer aims to create a new market in handheld devices, bridging the gap between laptops and smartphones. For those who can’t wait until Friday … [Read more.]

Plagiarism – coming soon to a favourite designer near you

Plagiarism – coming soon to a favourite designer near you

With each new season comes new collections from designers around the world. People with their eye on style and trends eagerly anticipate the latest from clothing, accessory, furniture and homewares designers. We delight in their inspiration, creativity, inventiveness and new angle on what would otherwise be the everyday.

Lego iPhone steadicam – yes, really!

Lego iPhone steadicam – yes, really!

After watching some very jerky video footage of the kids I’d taken on my iPhone recently and knowing a little bit about how camera stabilisers work, I wondered if anyone had made one for the iPhone.  It turns out they have!

Babyology wishlist – we want your feedback!

Babyology wishlist – we want your feedback!

We took a look at some of our user stats recently and noticed that only ten percent of people registered with Babyology use our new wishlist feature.  We’d love to know why. 

Existential space game for kids at Poisson Rouge

Existential space game for kids at Poisson Rouge

We really, really like the terrific games at French website Poisson Rouge.

The sports car for family guys – Aston Martin Rapide hits Australia this month

The sports car for family guys – Aston Martin Rapide hits Australia this month

It seems like luxury car makers are finally realising that people with families like nice cars. Last year saw the launch of the Porsche Panamera, the German company’s first ever four-door saloon. Aston Martin will follow suit this year with the Rapide, which is based on the DB9 and powered by a 6.0 litre V12, … [Read more.]

Unhappy Hipsters – poking fun at designerism

Unhappy Hipsters – poking fun at designerism

I recently discovered the fantastic blog Unhappy Hipsters. It’s anonymous author writes humourous captions to photos from Dwell Magazine. Today’s was terrific: Daddy was making them watch yet another documentary on the impact of Bauhaus on American architecture. Via Unhappy Hipsters.

Google TV commercial has a familiar ending

Google TV commercial has a familiar ending

This TV commercial from Google just aired during the Superbowl in the US.  I’m sure the ending will be familiar to many dads out there.

More Ricky Gervais and Sesame Street

More Ricky Gervais and Sesame Street

After out last post featuring Ricky Gervais on Sesame Street, I came across this. Enjoy!

Babyology Feature Spotlight: Categories

Babyology Feature Spotlight: Categories

We’re continuing our Babyology feature spotlights with a quick tip about categories. Perhaps you’ve never noticed the row of colourful buttons at the top of the page – these are all the different categories of articles on Babyology.