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,...
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Karaoke for the preschool set
I know I don't have the only 2 year-old who can pick up my iPhone, unlock the screen and navigate apps. And it never fails, when the phone is in her hands, the Nursery Rhyme Karaoke app, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, is the first thing she clicks on every single time....
Techie Valentine’s Day gifts. Awwww.
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, which means we're already thinking about that special gift for that special someone. And if that special someone happens to be a techie too, these five tech-related Valentine's gifts are a great place to start. Simultaneous...
iTunes U: For that free Stanford education you were always hoping for
If you constantly have regret about sleeping through all those 8:30 AM college classes or have always wanted to learn another language, technology is now making it mighty easy to add a couple IQ points, in the comfort of your own homes. An updated version of the...
CES 2012: 5 tech trends that parents should know about
This year at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, it was no small task narrowing down more than 20,000 new products to just the stuff I think parents will love. (As in, not a pair of $2000 designer 3-D glasses). Here, five tech trends that I see for 2012 that should be...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Ted Danson
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Ted Danson shares his favorite! Wherever you are, the Seafood Watch app will tell you what's good to eat and why. If you eat this way, it can have an impact on...
Kids’ (free!) music download of the week: Kira Willey’s The Mixing Bowl
Though it is always about 100 times messier when my kids want to help in the kitchen, I've always loved their help. And since this is great cookie-baking weather, I've found a sweet little tune to play while we get busy stirring, taste-testing and, of course, cleaning...
3 cool tech gadgets and apps for the Tinkerbell half marathon (cheer me on!)
As part of our fitness resolutions, Julie Marsh (our awesome VP of Operations) and I have been training for a series of races this year. So imagine how excited we were when Disney Sports invited us to participate in the newest race: The Tinkerbell Half Marathon. Along...
Goodbye Picnik, hello Picnik Premium
Editor's Note: We've updated this post with new information we received regarding the changes to Picnik. You might have been as surprised as I was to learn the news that Google will be closing down Picnik, the go-to photo editing site for thousands of users. But there...
Roses are red, Yoda is green
Valentine's Day cards for your beloved geek can be hard to come by, especially if you don't want a 24-pack of tear-off Lego/Star Wars figures saying, "Valentine, you're the Obi-Wan for me!"This Etsy shop may have one of the most chic collection of geek cards we've...
Volume-limiting headphones for kids? Reader Q+A
Do you have any recommendations for kids' headphones with a volume-limiting feature? We bought some children's headphones, but they are a bit boring to look at. - LeighannDefinitely, Leighann! When it comes to kids' headphones, a volume-limiting feature is definitely...
Kung-fu UV Panda
We love cute. We love smart. And we hate hate hate yucky bacteria, especially the kind that winds up on kids' toothbrushes and in their mouths.And that's why we adore this panda, the cutest, newest release from the line of Zapi toothbrush sanitizers When you get right...
Cover up your iPad with your own custom design
Got a shiny new iPad over the holidays but still searching for just the right case? If you're anything like me, you want something to keep your precious new tech toy totally safe without sacrificing style. Even better: A totally custom case that no one else at the...