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Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Here’s a cup of coffee that never gets cold!

We were big fans of Ember when they first launched their smart mug that keeps your coffee at the perfect temperature (with pre-sets, people. Pre-sets!), and so, we just had to share this clever Father’s Day edition. Because really, there might not be anything...

The future is here and it’s an alarm clock that brews coffee

by Kristen Chase | Kitchen Tech

Forget the hoverboards and watches that talk. The future is here and it is the Barisieur Coffee Brewing Alarm Clock. Yes, it makes pour over coffee (or loose leaf tea) when your alarm goes off. And it even has a refrigerated compartment for your milk. Seriously. If...

12 ways this little smart gadget can make your holidays a whole lot easier.

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Tech Gifts, Home Office, Kitchen Tech

With the holidays right around the corner, we’re always looking for ways to make this busy season easier and more enjoyable. For us, a little extra time and sanity goes a long way. And well, there is actually a gadget for that. We’re thrilled to welcome...

Behold! A self-cleaning water bottle. We’ll take 10.

by Kristen Chase | Kitchen Tech

One of the big stand-outs for us at CES 2018 had to be the Quartz self-cleaning water bottle. Yes, you read that correctly. No scrubbing required. Related: How this smart water bottle helped me drink more water Using a UVC light, the BPA and pthalate-free Quartz...

Hot coffee? Yes please! The Ember smart coffee mug is every parent’s dream.

by Kate Etue | Kitchen Tech

This year, I’ve become a full-on coffee addict. Welcome to life with four kids. Or, any kids…right? But between cooking breakfasts and getting lunch boxes into backpacks and driving the kids to school (no bus for us, bummer), it’s rare to actually...

Making your own baby food just went from crunchy to swanky

by Kristen Chase | Baby Tech, Kitchen Tech

I’m not sure the new Rose Gold Beaba Babycook will make your homemade baby food taste more expensive, but it’s certainly very easy on the eyes. Let’s just say this new, limited edition baby food maker will let you steam and blend in style. It’s...

The Instant Pot: What’s all the hype about this hot kitchen gadget?

by Cool Mom Staff | Kitchen Tech

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about The Instant Pot. It even recently got coverage on NPR. (We knew you when, Instant Pot). But a lot of people don’t really know exactly what it does, and if they really truly need it...

12 of the coolest products and tech gadgets for parents from CES 2017. Holy cow, the future is here!

by Jeana | Baby Tech, Kitchen Tech, Smart Appliances, Tech Toys and Random Fun

This year at CES 2017, family and baby tech each had its own summit (wow!) and bevy of exhibitors sharing some of the hottest new gadgets for parents. Seriously, where were all these incredible gadgets when my kids were babies? While there were tons incredible...

Teasmade: An alarm clock that brews your tea. Jolly good!

by Kristen Chase | Kitchen Tech

Why should coffee lovers have all the fun, with their alarm clocks brewing fancy coffee for them in the morning? Well, tea lovers, this is your moment, because the classic British brand Swan Teasmade tea-brewing alarm clock has been upgraded for 2016, and is now...

The ultimate indoor/outdoor grill for people who thought they could never have one. Tech to the rescue!

by Jeana | Kitchen Tech

Of course tech innovations are making their way to the traditional BBQ now too, and if you don’t have the space for an outdoor grill, I’ve found a solution in the Kenyon SilKEN Grill which keeps your grilling game on all year round. This portable...

The most technologically advanced blender we’ve ever seen, thanks to Panasonic. (Yes, Panasonic!)

by Liz Gumbinner | Kitchen Tech

I recently sat through a cooking demo press event at Panasonic HQ for the Panasonic High-Power ZX-1800 Blender, and was admittedly skeptical. (Hi, that’s me with my arms folded across my chest.) First of all, I do not tend to think of Panasonic as makers...

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