We have lots of new and exciting tech products to tell you about in the coming weeks, so I thought I would just give you a little sneak peak at what's new here in our household and what we'll be sharing.
The most exciting of these is the Sony Xperia Z2 tablet. Since it's the most exciting, of course Mario has been hogging it! There are lots of reasons the tablet is cool but it is also unique in that it is the slimmest, lightest and only waterproof LTE tablet on the market. And by waterproof they don't mean that you can just get little drips on it, this is actually WATERPROOF – – as in take it swimming in the pool and take underwater pictures waterproof.
Since we're on the topic of Mario hogging the Sony Xperia, he has also been using it with a new Inateck Bluetooth Stereo Speaker. This is awesome because you can set the Sony Xperia Z2 right in the speaker and amplify the sound a LOT. This weekend he used it to stream and watch football (using NFL RedZone from Verizon) while working in the garage. He was able to get work done, keep the tablet safe on the other side of the garage and not miss the game!
Now it's time for the things that I got to use! Â It has been hard for me to make the jump to leave my iPhone and try Android. Â Well, I ended up smashing the screen on my iPhone 5 last weekend, so it was perfect timing to make the leap. And I'm glad I'm making the leap with the HTC One M8. I have only been using it a few days and feel like I'm getting the hang of it and am enjoying a lot of the features. Yes, it IS hard to make that transition from the iPhone but it's hard to complain with that nice big screen! Â Oh, and I love my new case from Speck. This picture doesn't do it justice, I'll share a better one next week!
The most exciting thing I have started to do with the HTC One M8 is use Softcard from Verizon. If you have not heard of this or tried it – YOU MUST! Basically, it lets you pay for your purchases at many of your favorite stores and restaurants just by touching the back of your phone to the payment terminal. I used it for the first time today at CVS and at McDonald's and it worked like a charm. The extra awesome thing is that there are so many bonuses and free things you can get by using Softcard!  I can't wait to tell you more about them in just a few days (probably this weekend) because I really do think it's exciting and an awesome deal.
Stay tuned because we'll be sharing more details about all of these new products very soon!
Have you tried any new mobile tech lately?
Theresa says
I would love to try the Sony Xperia Z2 tablet for its underwater capabilities. My kids would have a blast with it!
Debbie L. says
The Sony Xperia Z2 tablet sounds amazing – I want a new tablet for Christmas. I just adding the tablet to my Wish List!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That is a pretty sweet tablet. I would love one!!
Chrsytal @ YUM eating says
I try to stay away from new stuff and let the hype die down a bit. My husband on the other hand has been drooling over the iPhone 6 and the Apple Watch since the big announcement the other day.
Kiwi says
I love the waterproof tablet! Thats awesome to take your tablet and take pictures underwater that should be fun!
Catherine S says
They all look like great products. I love the Tablet it would be so neat to take pictures under water.
Melinda says
those are great looking products. i’d love a tablet for myself
Carly Anderson says
That Xperia looks great! I would love to have a waterproof tablet!
Mary O'Malley says
I think that this is super cool! I love that you’re able to pay for things by your card simply by sliding it across the swiper.
Marina says
Technology is amazing. I’m alternately impressed and terrified by the thought of all my credit card info being on a device like that. I guess with all the new mobile security coming out, the risk would be small.
deb says
I’m not sure about the softcard. There is so much data theft lately that it seems a little chancy to put my checking info on my phone. That being said I love the look of the HTC One 8!
Veronica says
I would love to have one of those. Great for when you are taking a bubble bath
brett says
a tablet that can go underwater? so i could bring it in the tub? sweet!
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
I can’t wait to hear more about you new gadgets! I hadn’t even heard of the Sony tablet before!
Jeanine says
So cool! I love speck products. I have a case on y iPhone and it’s marvellous! Would love to get one of those Bluetooth dtereo speakers! Perfect for outside too in the backyard!
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
I think this is pretty neat. Any reason not to have to pull my out my wallet is awesome, and very useful.
Beth@FrugalFroggie says
That tablet looks great. I don’t know if I would be comfortable using my phone to pay for stuff. I wouldn’t want that info in my phone.
Rosey says
Ohh, a way to listen to the game while still getting work done too?? Wives everywhere are thanking you for this bit of knowledge. 😉
Ronni says
I have that case on my Galaxy s5 just different colors. It’s great!
I’ll be needing that tablet now 😉
Tonia says
I would love to try a new tablet. I have only used the iPad and the iPad mini.
Elizabeth Ferree says
some pretty interesting technology. I love that you can just tap your phone now. Not sure how that would work though for those without a smartphone, guess it is time I upgrade mine.
Kristin says
How great is the water proof tablet. A must have feature with kids.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I WANT that Sony tablet. I’m a Sony geek so love anything by them. It would be absolutely amazing!!!
Christie says
I love the waterproof feature.I always worry about taking my phone to water parks
Krystal says
Ok that payment technology is pretty cool. I hate fumbling around my bag for my wallet!