Category Archives: Toys+Tech

Eat+Drink Toys+Tech By John Ferensen on May 7, 2012

Seattle users and budding critics can now weigh in and test their own reviewing skills. Before the Internet and the subsequent unleashing of online review sites, the Holy Bible of city guides was the famed Zagat Guide. Founded in the late 1970s by New Yorkers who lamented the narrow scope of newspaper restaurant critics, the guides are now published in more than 100 countries, providing concise, detailed reviews of restaurants, shopping and other attractions. (more…)

Seattleites Toys+Tech By John Ferensen on April 11, 2012

Technophilia: AutoDefender

Eliminate risk and take the guesswork out of parking ticket threats and more. Parking in Seattle has recently become a slightly more aggravating experience. Last year saw an increase in metered parking rates around town, and combined with extended hours, it’s forced Seattleites into developing more convoluted parking strategies (more…)

Toys+Tech By John Ferensen on March 14, 2012

Technophilia: Reward Yourself By Leveling Up

Pay with your phone and save time and money. If you’ve noticed a trend in this column’s infancy, it’s that we love food and good deals, so whenever there’s a chance to combine the two, we’ll be the first to let you know about it. So far, we’ve helped you find a place to eat, as well as steered you towards a satisfying dish. And for our next trick, we’re going to reward you for paying the bill. (more…)

Toys+Tech By John Ferensen on February 22, 2012

Technophilia: “Chewse” the Right One with Chewsy

A tasty app that let’s foodies dish on the dish. How many times have you been to a restaurant and the first question you ask the waiter is “what’s good here?” It’s a loaded (and unfair) question, with generally one answer: “Everything!” (more…)

Toys+Tech By John Ferensen on February 8, 2012

Technophilia: Pirq Makes Finding Food Deals a Cinch

Enjoy the perks of real-time offers plus geolocation all in one handy app. There are two things everyone in today’s society can agree on. First, all of our heads are constantly buried in our smart phones. And second, especially with the current state of the economy, we love a good deal. And in this fast-paced world, instant deals are all the rage. (more…)

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Toys+Tech By Taylor Moore on January 26, 2012

Technophilia: A Startup Mixer Of Epic Proportions

Seattle Beta is the premier event for tech-savvy Seattleites. Seattle Beta is a quarterly get-together that draws nearly 300 people, including founders, hackers, students, members of the press, investors, visionaries and professors — all with a similar entrepreneurial spirit and passion for technology. (more…)