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Maria Quiban and son Gus | Photo from Maria Quiban<\/p><\/div>\n

I bawl like a baby every time I watch Toy Story<\/I>. Seriously. I need to keep a Costco-sized supply of Kleenex handy when Andy casts off his beloved cowboy Woody for the hot, new Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear.<\/p>\n

But, you know what? I’m about to do the same thing.<\/p>\n

Yes, it’s time to ditch my trusty iPhone 4 for a shiny new iPhone 5. Hawaii News Now is upgrading our smart phones, so we have the latest and greatest bells and whistles.<\/p>\n

The funny thing is, I never learned a fraction of what the 4 can do. How can I begin to appreciate Siri?<\/p>\n

Well, there’s now a shortcut for people like me who love gadgets but don’t have a clue what they can do. It’s a new OC-16 show called MommyLovesTech <\/I>hosted by former KHNL weathercaster Maria Quiban.<\/p>\n

The self-described “geeky gadget girl” and mother of two is teaching other moms to be techsavvy through her new “baby.” The half-hour program is an offshoot of her popular website and YouTube channel by the same name.<\/p>\n

“There was a vacuum when it came to sources of information for women who spoke our language. Specifically moms,” explains Quiban.<\/p>\n

“Since it didn’t really exist, my producing partner and I decided to create MommyLovesTech.com<\/a>.”<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles anchor chats with her older son in Texas via Skype, and swears her 2-year-old son Gus is better navigating her iPad than her husband. Quiban even has shopped virtually with her best friend by sharing instant images and feedback.<\/p>\n

On this week’s MommyLovesTech, <\/I>airing Saturday evening (June 22) at 6:30, the Mommy <\/I>team will reveal how your smartphone can be your personal trainer, how to shoot home movies like a pro, and even take on a controversial debate about “submissive” wives.<\/p>\n

Plus, Ambassador of Tech, former Miss Universe Brook Lee sits down with actress Amy Hill from 50 First Dates <\/I>to get her top online shopping tips.<\/p>\n

Quiban’s mission is to vet the latest technology so that you can focus on your family. Check it out!<\/p>\n

TAKE FIVE WITH MARIA QUIBAN:<\/B><\/p>\n

Favorite Apps: Magisto & Spanish Cards<\/p>\n

Social Media obsession: Google+<\/p>\n

Screensaver: Family photos through ‘Familiar’ app <\/p>\n

iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S4?: iPhone 5<\/p>\n

Mac or PC Girl?: Both<\/p>\n

One more quick plug. Since it’s summer, I’m testing out fun, family-friendly activities. There’s a free narrative dance performance this weekend at the Kroc Center in Ewa Beach called “History: For Hawaii.” Fifty local artists will tell a powerful story through hula, Tahitian, acrobatics, drama, stage combat, hiphop, breaking and krump. Go to momentsunforgettable.org<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n

tjoaquin@ hawaiinewsnow.com<\/I><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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