by Delilah S. Dawson | Gear + Hardware
I am a smartphone neophyte. It’s true, I have yet to embark on the world of apps and photography and texting without pressing a number key three times to get to a letter. So my editors thought it would be a fun experiment (possibly at my expense) to send me off...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Tech Toys
Kids used to play with plain old wood blocks. Then they started playing on our tablets and smartphones. Now they can use a tablet toy to form a smartphone made of wood! INCEPTED!(The only thing that would make it cooler is the inclusion of Joseph Gordon-Levitt.) The...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Back to School Tech
Time for the four Rs: Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmetic, and Really Cool Tech. Here are some of our favorite techy picks for Back to School, all in one handy place. 1. Coolest Laptop Bags for Big Kids – If your kid is taking a laptop or tablet to...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized
Ring, ring! Calling all Cool Mom Tech readers who like to win hot new smart phones!Next week, one lucky Cool Mom Tech subscriber will with this Samsung Focus 2 Windows 7.5 AT&T phone, valued at $400, and it could be you. If you’re not a subscriber yet,...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Websites We Love
LEGO has gotten so sophisticated. Whether you’re into female scientists or hunting swamp monsters, there’s a set for that with all sorts of fascinating accessories.But here’s a free online site that takes LEGO back to its roots: claiming a plot in...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Babies
It’s a onesie! It’s a turtle! It’s… the most sensitive baby monitor ever. Or it will be. And soon, it’ll be helping new parents and their babies, especially those sweet premies, rest a little more easily. Parents with preemies or infants...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Uncategorized
Okay, so he’s not an 80s hair band, and he doesn’t have a one-armed drummer. But this leopard is the first iPhone case we’ve seen with ears–and he helps real, actual endangered leopards. Which means he does, in fact, rock. The super sweet...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Fashion + Accessories
If I saw this bracelet, I would pick it up. I would put it on. I would feel totally tough, like a punk rock princess. And then, when I realized its brilliant geek-chic secret, I would be even more excited. Because it’s so much more than a pretty bracelet. Turns...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Entertainment
We were riveted when Curiosity landed on Mars, watching intently to see all the scientists, hugging and celebrating.And then…we saw our new geek girl crush, Bobak Ferdowsi, known around the internet as NASA’s Mohawk Guy. Want to know more? Of course you...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Random Coolness
Are you an NPR fan who has trouble waking up in the morning? Because if so, we’ve got exactly what you need, straight from CMP fave Tocky. Tocky is that silicone-skinned alarm clock that makes it pretty much impossible for you to hit the snooze button and go...
