Kids’ music download of the week, Super Bowl Edition: Queen’s We Are The Champions
Whether you watch for the football, the commercials or just show up for the Super Bowl snacks, it's a fair assumption that a good many of us will tune into the Super Bowl today. And since most of us will get behind a team (I made it pretty clear where I stand), we've...
Shazam your way through the Super Bowl Commercials
As a music buff, I was an early adopter of the Shazam app, which allows you to easily identify song titles and artists just by holding up your phone to the music. But for tonight's Super Bowl, you can actually use the Shazam app to do a whole lot more, like unlock new...
Penultimate brings paper and pen into the 21st Century
As much as I love my iPad, I still use good old paper and pen to jot down notes to myself and make to-do lists, because it's just way faster than me clicking away on a tablet keyboard. But all that has changed since I started using Penultimate, which just so happens...
Gube: Like YouTube. Except safe for kids.
Justin Timberlake dressed as a cup of soup. Michael Bolton vamping as Captain Jack Sparrow. Both are a YouTube hoot. The idea of my kids coming across either one while clicking through to what they think might be age appropriate is not. Enter Gube. Think of it as...
Totally customizable earbuds to match the iPod to match the outfit.
If there's someone in your life who's got her own distinctive style, instead of another gift card, why not give her a go at making her own totally customizable earbuds. At Custom Buds you can customize every single color for the four different earbud components (front...
How to squeeze in those Oscar movies before the Oscars
As usual, I head into movie awards season like so many parents--without having seen any of the 2012 Oscar nominees. But with a little less than a month to go before the big night, there are a few different ways I can sneak in a viewing of Moneyball and The...
Butt Art a mom can approve of
I don't know what my kids like more--playing with this new CMP fave book-turned-app, or hearing me say, "Here, kids. First draw a butt." From the people who brought us the wonderful Everything Butt Art book comes the brand new, just launching today, Everything Butt...
Red tech gifts for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
For some people in our lives, there is no better way to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day than with an awesome new gadget. (Of course for some people, jewelry is preferable, but for them we have Cool Mom Picks.) For those gadget fans in your romantic life, here are...
Android apps for kids: 3 new ones worth a look
Our readers often ask us to suggest more kids' apps beyond iOS, and while we do cover the great Android apps we find, there's certainly a discrepancy in both quantity and quality when compared to what's available for iOS. Well Android users, I think 2012 is going to...
Webstagram makes Instagram users very happy indeed
If you're a regular reader of Cool Mom Tech, you know what big fans we are of Instagram, the ultra-cool iPhone app/social network (coming soon to Android!) that lets you edit, add effects to and share your beautiful photos. If you're an Instagram fan too, you should...
The beauty of Bluetooth
While I didn't discover a whole lot of tech goodies at the New York International Gift Show, one booth that was totally buzzing belonged to Native Union, makers of those awesome Pop Phone headsets we died over last year. Not only are they back with a ton of new...
Alternatives to Picnik? Reader Q+A
Now that Google is closing down Picnik, any suggestions for what I can use to edit my photos? -Delilah We were definitely surprised to hear that Picnik is shutting down. I've used it many times to quickly and easily edit photos, and while it's a bonus to have free...
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Downton Abbey – 1 of 3 good reasons to keep your Netflix subscription.
After hearing so many people rave about Downton Abbey, I finally had to check it out for myself. As it turns out, it's available on Netflix now, which has totally rejuvenated my excitement at having a subscription, the way Jackass 3 has not. (Sigh.)Put these three...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Jessica Alba
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Jessica Alba shares three of her favorites! I have a few favorite apps for entertainment, because my daughter has the attention span of a cockroach. She likes the...
Understanding the Google Privacy Policy Changes
If you're a Google Mail user like us, then you've probably received a few notifications this week about some upcoming changes to Google's Privacy Policy. While you don't necessarily need to take any action when it comes to your privacy settings, you will want to be...
Kids’ music download of the week: Recess Monkey’s My Valentine
In time for Valentine's Day, there are plenty of songs about how much we love those important people in our lives. But how many little ditties are a sweet ode to a pet? While strumming a ukulele, Drew of Seattle's Recess Monkey croons My Valentine to...
An iPhone case as multifaceted as you are
Whether you think it looks like a map of hills or the back of a gemstone, we're digging this fun, faceted, and functional iPhone case. Our pals at Poketo have yet again impressed us with their ability to mix sharp design with smart technology. The Terra Nova iPhone 4...
Subscribing to Cool Mom Tech is more fun than a box of monsters
This month, one super-lucky Cool Mom Tech subscriber will win a limited edition "Once Upon a Monster" XBox Kinect bundle--over a $325 value!Of course you'll also get weekly tech tips, a great monthly newsletter, and special discounts that you won't see anywhere...
Piquing Our Geek: Liquipel
After a tragic juice box diaper bag incident, my first iPhone was never the same. With my new phone, I do my best to keep it away from sippy cups, wet counters, and bathrooms, but that doesn't mean it's not at risk. So that's why when I heard about a waterproof smart...
Paris + affordable + gadget cases. Now that’s a combination I like.
I love all the flashy, brightly colored, happy gadget cases we're seeing lately, but there's something really elegant about the soothing colors of this line from Cote & Ciel, that just went on sale at Fab.com. The Parisian company makes very pretty, very simple,...
Geeky Valentine cards? LIKE.
My fellow geeks, we are a truly persnickety bunch, especially when it comes to social media. It takes a lot to earn our Likes, even more to earn our Shares, and a truly hilarious and Tina Fey-esque miracle to merit a DM.These cards? Totes worthy of a Share. If you're...
The best list-making apps? Reader Q+A
I used to use my Netflix queue to keep the list of movies I'd missed, shows I wanted to watch on DVD, etc., but now I'm not sure where to manage this stuff since we canceled our subscription. Is there a way for me to organize my lists for easy access? -Aleca Ahh, a...
Your kid’s doodle on the Google home page = WIN
If you're not a fan of the Google doodles by now...well. We don't know what. The bar is so high that now if you go to the main Google.com site and it's not actively playful or snowing or clickable, you're kind of disappointed.Here's one Google doodle that will never...
Piquing Our Geek: Nike+ FuelBand
As a runner and fitness buff, I'm a big fan of Nike+ gadgets. So you can bet my interest was piqued when I heard about their new FuelBand release that I'm dying to get my hands on already. The concept of the Nike+ FuelBand and iPhone app isn't necessarily a new one,...