App controlled Bluesmart Luggage is the suitcase that does what?!

by Liz Gumbinner | Travel

Edit: Bluesmart no longer exists, and we can no longer recommend smart luggage, due to a new FAA rule that cases with built-in batteries must have a removable battery. If you’re looking for a great gift for a frequent flyer and tech devotee — you know, the...

The free QuickTrip app saves you time planning your day, and who doesn’t need more time? | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps

This is a sponsored message from Allstate. With the holiday season here and to-do lists getting longer, everyone’s time is a precious commodity right now. That’s where the new, free QuickTrip app from Allstate comes in. It helps you plan your day by...

The HopperGO lets you take all your favorite shows with you, no cords, wires, or Internet required | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment

This is a sponsored message from DISH HopperGO Ever wish you could take all of your favorite shows on the go, without having to download them all to your mobile device? And watch them without the worry that you won’t have access to WiFi? Well, now you can,...

Google Flights makes booking travel so much easier. Maybe even cheaper, too.

by Jeana | Best Apps

If you’re booking travel for the holidays, or even next year for spring break or summer vacation, you’ll want to check Google Flights for finding the best flight and rate, straight off the bat. What’s so great about Google Flights is the flexibility...

The Stroll & Go On-Call hand muff: When you just can’t stand still to send that important text

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories, Babies

Juggling your stroller and your phone is quite a feat, but add in the cold, wintry weather, and you might just have to wait until you’re walking through a store or safely parked at home to send that text. Well, that’s where the Stroll & Go On-Call hand...

Charge your smart phone with poop. Emoji, that is.

by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized

I’ve seen a whole lot of portable battery chargers, but this rainbow poop emoji one from WattzUp is definitely a first. I can already hear my tween daughter squealing. These hilarious emoji portable battery chargers work with most smart phones, as well as...

Up, up and away with the Sago Mini Planes app

by Jeana | Best Apps

Lately, my preschooler is all about airplanes, but even if your kids aren’t as obsessed as mine, I bet they’ll still love the Sago Mini Planes app. Similar to Sago Mini Friends app (which we’ve featured here on Cool Mom Tech), the Sago Mini Planes...

Never miss a shot with the Cloak Bag

by Kristen Chase | Photography

I actually stopped carrying my DSLR with me because by the time I could get it out of my bag, I had missed the photo of my kids I was trying to get. And walking around with the camera out in my hands? Not really the safest option. That’s why I’m intrigued...

Google Trips app: Our cool free app of the week

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

My family will be taking a trip to Seoul, South Korea, in the next couple months, and I’m a little overwhelmed trying to plan our itinerary. Pinterest is somewhat helpful, but there’s a lot of link bait to wade through. That’s why I was so pleased to...

A new contender for the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds around

by Liz Gumbinner | Travel

Last year, after spending way too long researching the category, I bought a pair of NuForce BE6 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds by Optoma, and soon after, declared them best wireless Bluetooth earbuds thanks to their sleek look, lightweight construction, and very decent...