Author: Emily

A new survey conducted by Pew Research Center’s Pew Internet and American Life Project revealed that, for the first time, more than a third of Americans own a tablet computing device. According to the survey 34 percent of Americans over the age of 18 now own an iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Google Nexus, or Kindle […]

Though we were all disappointed that a new iPad model wasn’t revealed during yesterday’s WWDC Keynote Address, Apple finally officially announced that the release of iTunes Radio this fall. This free radio streaming service will work across platforms, including the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, as well as Macs and Apple TV. The new music […]

Though we’ve yet to hear an official announcement from Apple on whether the company plans to launch a Pandora-esque music streaming service as early as next week, the company’s actions offer a few tantalizing clues. The New York Times reported yesterday that Apple’s streaming service, dubbed iRadio by tech writers, will be free (yay!) and […]

Whether you are selling your wares as a craftsperson at an open market, attending a trade show, or marketing a small business, this sleek, modern iPad stand adds pizazz to any display by turning your iPad 2, 3, 4 or mini into a rotating billboard. The stand keeps the iPad safe by securing it to […]

Did you know that if you own an iPad you don’t actually need to own a NOOK to purchase eBooks from Barnes and Noble? All you need is the iOS NOOK app, which is free to download from the app store, then you can read NOOK books on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. This […]

While NYT columnist and chef Mark Bittman probably never set out to intimidate readers with his classic How to Cook Everything (PadGadget = 5 stars), he may have inadvertently overwhelmed those who are new to cooking. Now Bittman is back with Cooking Basics for iPad, a new iPad app that banishes pretension without abandoning quality […]

One man’s digit grease is another man’s work of art. New York-based Artist Andre Woolery partnered with Texas-based designer Victor Abijaoudi created these abstract designs by using popular iPad apps and games including Mail, Facebook, Twitter, Temple Run, Paper Toss, and Angry Birds. I have noticed that the pattern of fingerprints varies depending on who […]

When I interviewed Nosy Crow‘s Tom Bonnick last month, he piqued my curiosity about Little Red Riding Hood, the company’s newest interactive, digital book for 3 to 8-year-olds. After a chance to use the app, which was released last week, for myself, I’m happy to report that it does not disappoint. Nosy Crow’s version of […]

At PadGadget, we track how the iPad changes the ways people work and live. Thanks to the growth of point-of-sale apps including Square and GoPayment, the iPad has changed retailers ideas about what a cash register looks like. I witnessed this change first hand last summer in Shelburne, VT, at Folino’s, an up-start wood-fired pizza […]

After a devastating earthquake killed 186 and injured nearly 12,000 people in the Sichuan province of China on Saturday morning, Apple took a stand on the home page of its Chinese website offering a message of condolence and a promise to donate 50 million yuan (about $8 million) and devices and the services of its employees […]

Rumors continue to roll in about the design of the next gen iPad. Tactus.com published photos of a purported iPad 5-specific case mold and specs today. The photos imply that the new iPad will have a the same screen size, but with thinner side bezels. Additionally, this design appears to mimic the iPad mini form […]

Littlest Pet Shop is now available for iOS. What? What was that sound, you say? It was the sound of countless 7-year-old girls shrieking with excitement. Littlest Pet Shop for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch was released last November, but it just got a big update. A player may now collect a virtual version of […]

Reading self-published writing phenom Dallas Clayton‘s An Awesome Book of Love is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The iBooks version of this feel good title retails for $11.99, but as Starbucks Pick of the Week, it’s free. For anyone unfamiliar with the Pick of the Week, every Tuesday Starbucks offers customers a free […]

Madeline, Ludwig Bemelmen’s petite and plucky heroine, has charmed countless little girls for almost three-quarters of a century, and her popularity has yet to wane. Madeline’s wide appeal makes the iTunes TV show download Madeline’s Valentine a perfect choice for Starbucks Pick of the Week program. For anyone unfamiliar with the Pick of the Week, […]

Whether you want to prepare for inevitable power outages or charge an iPad more sustainably, WakaWaka Power, an approved Kickstarter project, offers tablet and smart phone owners a way to keep a device charged using only the power of the sun. The project is so popular on Kickstarter that it has already hit its first […]

Use the iPad along with great lifestyle apps such as Pinterest, Etsy, and Newsstand to make your Christmas tree more festive this year. Whether you are looking for new ideas on how to trim your Christmas tree or specialty purveyors of distinctive Christmas tree ornaments, these iPad apps are sure to offer new ideas and […]