Fashion + Accessories

For some reason, I wasn't familiar with Burga, which may actually make the coolest phone cases and tech accessories that I've seen for a very long time. And I've been sharing cool iPhone cases and cool Android phone cases for a very very…

Just in time for this summer's long-awaited 2020 Tokyo Olympics -- yes, they're still calling it that -- leave it to Apple to create the accessory to match. They're out today with 22 new, limited-edition International Sport Loop Collecti…

Welcome to May, the month in which top brands lets everyone in the press in on all their new products supporting and celebrating June's Pride Month. Some of these products...well, it feels like pandering TBH, but in the case of Apple, th…

What's the best Mandalorian accessory, aside from a jet pack? I'm going to go ahead and say these amazing Mandalorian sneakers from Adidas. They're gorgeous, and come in several different styles, so you (and your kids) can channel whiche…

With school going online this fall, we're starting a whole new phase of parent-sanctioned screen time at my house, which is why I've been on the hunt for blue light glasses for kids. The jury's still out concerning exactly how much these…

By now we've covered Baby Yoda speakers , pajamas , and Funk POP! figurines , and now I've really hit the jackpot with these Baby Yoda face masks from Etsy shop Nerdy Bird Co. I've been on the hunt for cheerful face masks to counter all …

I've been obsessed with Baby Yoda -- like most of the internet -- since he exploded onto the scene with The Mandalorian's release in 2019, so you can imagine how psyched I was when I discovered these Baby Yoda pajamas from Hanna Andersso…

If you and your family are as obsessed with The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda as we are, then you're all going to flip your helmet over these new Baby Yoda beanies from Love Your Melon. And the best part is that 50% of the net profits go to …

My sixth-grader has been asking me to splurge on an Apple Watch for her lately, but I don't see that in her future at the moment. The thing is: she doesn't have a phone yet. So I see little value in spending that kind of money on a watch…

Those who know me, know I love my Bandolier . I keep upgrading mine every time I get a new iPhone, that's how much I love it. Especially now that they offer a selection of Bandolier zip pouches that attach to the back, to help you carry …

Ever since the Dagne Dover backpack converted me into a backpack person, I've kept my eye on them, hoping that they'd launch a tech collection. Well, apparently their ears were ringing because they've finally launched the Dagne Dover tec…

Just when you thought you were super cool with your hot new AirPods , you can now listen to music through your sunglasses thanks to these Bose frames audio sunglasses . For real. Related: The coolest eco-friendly sunglasses we've ever se…

For the tween or teen in your life, or hey maybe your manicure-loving self, these new print your own nail decals from Canon are pretty darn cool. They work specifically with the PIXMA series printers and let users customize and then prin…

I had an original Apple Watch way back when it first came out, and I really liked it. I also ended up feeling like it was "another thing" -- another thing to charge, another thing to take care of, another thing to buy accessories for. So…

This beautiful necklace and bracelet just looks like... a beautiful necklace and bracelet, but when you double press the back, it can actually send a message to pre-selected emergency contacts, along with your location. It can even call …

My kids are still totally into the flip sequin shirts, so how fun to discover these flip sequin STEM shirts for kids at Svaha, a company that's brand new to us. If you've got kids who love science, and well STEM in general, you've got to…

Thanks to the recent onslaught of amazing books and highlighting the work of women in history , particularly in the STEM field, I recognized the name Grace Hopper immediately when I saw this very cool pin from our friends at Dissent Pins…

Our space-loving kids -- and their space-loving parents (ahem) -- are going want to do zero-G flips for the newly launched collection of Vans x Space sneakers in partnership with NASA, released in advance of the 50th anniversary of the m…

Sorry for the earworm, but the second I saw these IRL Glasses on Kickstarter , I couldn't stop singing Bohemian Rhapsody, because they seem pulled right out of a sci-fi movie or Black Mirror. If you think I'm exaggerating, you need to se…

I realize it's not quite earmuff weather, but there's nothing wrong with being prepared, especially when it comes to winter. That's why I'm sharing these adorable earmuff headphones from UGG now, so you can be ready when that first cold …

I'm always a little hesitant to shop for make-up from home, because unless I've tried something on at a store, then waited to go home to order it, I have absolutely no idea how a certain color is going to look on me. Plus, even when I'm …

If the mom in your life (maybe you?) is like me, then she spends too much time unraveling her earbuds on a daily basis. That's why I'm secretly hoping someone in my life sees this post and orders me this leather earphone case from Potter…

Happy Spring! (She says, sitting in the middle of a snowstorm). But hey, for most of you, spring has arrived, or it never left (dang you, California). But wherever you live, these new Apple Watch bands from Apple are bold, bright, and pe…

The Apple Watch Series 3 is on our wish lists this year (hint, hint), but we know a gift that splurgy may not be in everyone's budget. So, we've collected some of our very favorite Apple Watch bands and accessories that make great gifts …

Calling all your Harry Potter fans! Looks like Alex and Ani just launched a special Harry Potter line and we know a few of you (including us) will be very excited. Take a peek at a few of our favorites that we can't wait to get our hands…

With my bigger kids in classes with more than one teacher now, particularly when it comes to the STEM subjects, I want to make sure they get as much thanks as their regular classroom teacher at the end of the year. And, let's just say I'…

When I think of a smart handbag, my mind goes to looks. But in the case of the FYB London Smart Handbag , billed as "the world's smartest handbag," it's a combo of chic designer styling and useful technology that land it on my covet list…

There are no shortage of stylish activity trackers on the market today, all of which we think would make a very cool Mother's Day gift for the right kind of mom. (Raises hand!). But this one from Wisewear isn't just a pretty face. It can…

If you've got Pokémon loving tweens and teens in your house, you better pop in some ear plugs before you show them the new line of Pokémon make-up from Korean brand TONYMOLY . They've got everything from nail polish to face masks, all co…

When it comes to tech organization, sometimes it's just as simple as a coin pouch transformed into a earbuds holder, which is exactly what these Triangle Coin Pouches from FashionABLE can do. And with style, too. Related: 3 smart tech or…

We've featured plenty of tech organizers here on Cool Mom Tech, and as much as I dig them, I have to say that they skew a little on the masculine side. Which hey, nothing wrong with that, but sometimes I just want something that's high o…

We were thrilled to hear the news that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, who just announced they're expecting another baby girl. Yay! And since we're known for sharing some of the best baby gifts from around the web (Have you seen our …

Looking for a juicy new band for that Apple Watch? We've got the skinny on the new Spring Collection from our pals at Bezels & Bytes , now on sale for a limited time. Each design in the Spring Collection fits your Apple Watch perfectly, …

We love finding swanky, stylish tech gifts for the men in our lives, and this year we're swooning over this cashmere Bluetooth beanie we spotted at Neiman Marcus. Concealed, wireless headphones are built in to the hat, designed to fit ov…

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 & …

For me, trying on jeans is about as dreaded as trying on swimsuits. There are so many brands with countless styles, cuts, and washes, it's beyond overwhelming. So, when I saw the ads for Like a Glove smart leggings on Facebook, which pro…

In some houses, the letter D is for dog, but in my house, and I know in many others, it stands for Darth Vader . And The Dark Side . That's why I'm loving these Star Wars alphabet t-shirts . Related: Star Wars Home t-shirts. Because home…

My kids are obsessed with Aphmau , the hugely popular YouTuber, Vlogger, designer -- and mom, by the way -- who creates the Minecraft roleplay videos they devour like I used to watch, oh, Captain Caveman . I happened to click on the Aphm…

Considering how happy I was after clicking through a sock ad on Facebook , I figured maybe I'd go two for two when I saw these Star Wars socks in my feed, because I've got a few fans in my house who would love these for back to school. R…

The instant I saw these emoji baseball caps, I knew I needed them in my life, which probably means the emoji-on-everything craze is about to end (if it hasn't already). But seriously, a poo cap? It says so much without any words at all. …

We have an ongoing debate around here, knowing that GIF is supposed to be pronounced like the name of a popular peanut butter brand -- but still having trouble saying it that way, considering the G stands for graphics which would indicat…

I was just in the Vans store last week buying my daughter a new pair for summer, and of course today they launch their new Vans x Nintendo collection . I'm actually afraid to show them to my video-game loving daughter because you guys, t…

Mother's Day is just around the corner, which means I get to create a list of fun tech items that I (uh, I mean mothers everywhere) may have on their wish lists. Even if they don't know it yet. So while I love all the handprints in cemen…

I had to laugh when I saw these clever Star Wars shirts, designed in the style of the popular home state tees you may have seen all over the place. But with these, your little (or big) Star Wars fans can share their love of their home sh…

A few weeks ago I was at one of my favorite local boutiques picking up a birthday gift for a friend when I eyed these stylish touchscreen gloves from Verloop. Turns out, Liz had them on her list too, so these get a double Cool Mom Tech s…

If you work on your computer all day like I do, and well, like many of us do these days, my guess is that you can totally relate to this funny geeky shirt . But really, any busy parent can probably relate to the sentiment too because oh …

Those who know me know that deep down, I am a data nerd. And those who listen to the Spawned podcast know that it's not so deep down, since I'm always researching studies and quoting statistics and shooting down lame studies about why pa…

I'm officially an emoji convert which means I text them, I tweet them (gasp!), and soon thanks to these awesome custom emoji sneakers , I might even be wearing them on my feet. Yes, I've added these to my wish list and it's like I don't …

I will never have the 26. 2 sticker on my car, because let's be honest here, the only marathon I'll ever be training for is right on my television. That is why I need this hilarious shirt in my life. I always find myself cracking up at p…

There's no shortage of stylish tech these days. Tory Burch FitBit bracelets , cool keychain chargers , and gorgeous USB necklaces , just to name a few. And now, a lightning cable bracelet courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff. Isn't is fabulous? H…

We all know by now that a long list of hashtagged words and acronyms means only one thing: Please look at my Instagram photos. Hey, no judgments. We do it too . So how could we not #LOL #LMAO #smile at this Instagram fashion hashtag tee …

If you've ever been to Society6, then you know it's a veritable wormhole of super cool art work from artists from all around the world that they whip into really cool gifts, from fun t-shirts to awesome smart phone cases , many of which …

This might be shocking to hear, but some moms just don't love sentimental jewelry. Insert audible gasp here! I'm actually one of them -- or at least the more traditional stuff isn't quite my speed -- and that's why it makes me so happy w…

Just in time for Mother's Day, I was absolutely thrilled to discover Zazzy , a new platform that allows you to design 3D jewelry , only they take out all the time-consuming stuff...like downloading sometimes complicated software, figurin…

We have all been raving about the gorgeous Knomo laptop bags for a while now. And judging from the London-based company's new high quality, thoughtfully-crafted collection of laptop totes , we're going to keep doing just that. Each one o…

Finding cool geeky jewelry used to be such a rarity for me, but these days, there are so many fun, affordable options (whoo!), like these few I discovered while perusing one of my favorite online shops, ModCloth. Plus they're all under $…

If you're like me and are still peeved about Pluto being demoted from planet status due to its size, then you will appreciate this hilarious Dear NASA Pluto planet t-shirt from Look Human. Granted, I'm not generally a fan of "your mom" j…

Today the world was treated to a comprehensive demo of the Apple Watch via the Apple Watch Event live announcement. On one hand, the geek in me is flipping out. Anyone who ever watched Get Smart is probably nodding vigorously right now a…

I've pulled my share of all-nighters, relying on caffeine to keep me alert, or at least upright. But now there's a new high tech way to stay awake, thanks to the Spark watch . Spark looks like a sleek, modern watch, but it's what's insid…

Wishing you all a wonderful Valentine's Day with people you love. Maybe you can even unplug a little. Or hey, if the people you love are long distance? Don't even think about unplugging for one minute. Yay for technology. -Liz, Kristen, …

We've featured all sorts of stylish USB jewelry here on Cool Mom Tech before, and really, it's a pretty awesome gift idea (if we do say so ourselves). These blinged-out pieces from Swarovski definitely say "I love you" in a fantastically…

It didn't take long for those of us attending CES 2015 last week to figure out one of the hottest tech trends of the year: Stylish fitness trackers that look absolutely nothing like fitness trackers. And trust me, I'm not complaining. Up…

Even though the temperature is falling, I'm still spending plenty of time outside, which is a lot more fun when I've got warm and cozy ears and an upbeat playlist to keep me company. So I'm eyeing this fun pleated tech headphones headban…

If you've got someone on your holiday shopping list that just can't live without emoji, I'm pretty sure these emoji gifts will get you a fist bump and a round of applause. Ever since I updated my iPhone to iOS8, I jumped on the emoji tra…

I always love popping over to ModCloth and checking out their accessories section because it changes so frequently (like every hour, it seems). That's how I discovered this kitschy Betsey Johnson Photographic Charm bag that I think is su…

When I saw this adorable mini hashtag necklace at Charm and Chain , and then looked at the affordable price, I'm pretty sure I scored the coolest gift idea for the social media lovers in my life. And maybe yours too. Each one is custom m…

So if we were playing word association and I said cool geek accessories you might give me a weird look because that sounds like an oxymoron. Lucky us, it's not anymore. Because now you can respond with, Shadowplaynyc scarves, duh. There'…

I cannot seem to keep my itchy shopping fingers from clicking onto Hayden-Harnett about once a week, just to see if my favorite local Brooklyn accessory designers have anything new going on that I have to have. Or at least, that I have t…

As much as I like to make fun of selfies, I take them. We all take them. (Don't tell me you don't take them!) That's why I'm giggling (and hope you are too) at the This is My Selfie shirt I spotted at Mint Tees on Etsy. Granted, I'm a te…

If your kid's future is so bright they have to wear shades, then we've got some cool STEM tees for kids that combine brains with beauty. Science, technology, engineering, and math are more fun when you're wearing them, right? And we're h…

Whether you're thinking holidays or just looking to freshen up your fall wardrobe, tech style we're loving these blingy hashtag necklaces from local NYC jewelry, Electric Picks . Which makes it an Electric Cool Mom Pick, since you'll fin…

Yesterday, we shared a ton of big Apple news with you - the advancements in the iPhone 6, iOS 8, Apple Pay , namely - but that wasn't all of it by any means. The other huge buzz: Apple is finally hitting the wearable device market and th…

It's been a big week for Otterbox around here. First they wow us with their new Agility series of iPad cases and accessories, and now they add to their Otterbox Symmetry Series high-style cases with a new design from Nina Garcia who is p…

I never cease to be amazed by the talent of Etsy artisans, and the same goes for bRainbow , an Australian-based shop with these cool wooden necklaces that are oh-so retro. Made by hand from wood and acrylic, the Super 8 video camera neck…

Well if there was any doubt that wearable tech was blowing up--and getting prettier--you only have to look at these pages where it seems that there's something new and cool coming out nearly every day now. Recently, it was the beautiful …

When we first came across the crossbody Bandolier iPhone case , I admit that a few on our staff was like...eh...do we really need it? The rest of us however, were completely excited about it. I include myself in that latter group. I supp…

It's likely you've seen or heard a lot about 3D printer s lately, because they're one of those holy moly tech gadgets that seem beyond comprehension. We've covered a couple on Cool Mom Tech and Cool Mom Picks, like the Micro 3D Printer a…

I loved the camera necklaces from Strangely Yours we featured last year, but their new custom photo locket necklace is even more awesome. The wood is laser cut to look like a mini Polaroid camera (so cute!) with a blank "film" for your o…

While I wouldn't necessarily call my beloved Jawbone UP24 fashionable, it definitely is more so now thanks to these new ribbon wristbands from Griffin --a very cool innovation in the world of wearable tech and something we expect to see …

While Mother's Day gifts tend to focus on traditional views of motherhood, all the geek chic jewelry we find proves we've definitely gone from Oh mom...can't you get the VCR to stop blinking 12:00? to moms who blog, code, develop, domina…

If you're looking for a fun gift for a photographer, and maybe a DSLR isn't in your budget, check out the Etsy shop IceCreamTees which puts the focus (pun alert) on your camera with photography tees like this fun aperture chart tee. Ther…

So cool geeky jewelry can be a little hard to find. Personally, I'll pass on the gihugic QR code necklace. But then I stumbled upon Saffron and Saege on Etsy and well, I can't just pick one favorite. The best part is that with these affo…

In honor of St Patrick's Day, we've rounded up some very cool tech accessories in very cool shades of green. In fact, they'll look chic long after the green beer specials in your local tavern are mercifully gone. We recently featured the…

I recently saw photos of myself from a party in which I had my phone in my hand in every shot. Blergh. It's not that I was texting the whole time--just that I didn't want to carry much more than a phone, and I had no pockets on me.So whe…

It's been a while since we've found swanky USB jewelry worth a mention, so it's nice to come across By Nordvik on Etsy, which makes pretty great looking flash drive bracelets and necklaces out of Copenhagen--where, let's face it, all the…

While we love all sorts of personalized jewelry, we're especially smitten with keepsake jewelry that has a deeper meaning. So it's no surprise that we were blown away by these waveform necklaces in the shape of your own soundwaves. As in…

We love the way that Minecraft challenges our kids without imposing limits on their creativity, and we especially love to see our daughters building (non-princess) castles in the sky, engaging their creativity, and getting some unexpecte…

We love Freddie Mercury, and we love a good chemistry pun, and we love science shirts for girls. So of course we just love this Freddie Mercury science shirt from Threadless because like the element, Freddie was shiny, fluid, poisonous a…

Texting is a challenge in the brutally cold and mostly bundled winter months. (Oh, our first word problems!) We've recently covered a ton of gorgeous touchscreen gloves but I also love that the recent trend of fingerless gloves is perfec…

Not just any heart necklace will do these days, my friends. The hip kids are wearing Instagram like necklaces that you can find at Photojojo , one of my favorite shutterbug shops on the web. Laser cut from acrylic and made in the USA, th…

Need a very special gift for that techy fashionista in your life? Let us give you a hand. Or a glove. And not just any old glove. These touch-screen gloves are all beautifully made of super-luxurious materials and let you swipe, text, an…

If you've ever missed a call because your cell phone was hidden in the deep recesses of your purse, then you'll want to get your hands on these two smart gadgets. Like, yesterday. While there are plenty of times that I've been glad to ha…

Oh the problems we have in a tech-obsessed world! Imagine you want to wear your headphones out this winter...but your head is cold without your hat. With the hat however you look like you have a horribly disfigured head. What's a girl to…

Even if Ada Lovelace Day and October 15 have passed, we can salute the women of science every day in appreciation of their contributions to technology, math, engineering, and even spying. Especially with these t-shirts that turn our fema…

Star Wars fans will be happy that that cheap plastic R2D2 wrist watch you might have had as a kid (Happy Meal prize perhaps?) is all grown up just like you. Holiday gift alert! At Think Geek, there's an amazing selection of designer Star…

Every year we get excited to see what our friends at Think Geek are cooking up for Halloween. After all, geekery and Halloween go together like...well, like two things that go together so perfectly it's ridiculous. Nintendo fans will lov…

It's been so long since I've worn a watch, it's hard to believe that I ever used to use the expression, "it's like leaving home without a watch on!" And yet I'm totally drooling over this number from a top fashion designer. The Karl Lage…

With the world going Instagram crazy, why not take those fun, overfiltered little square photos and wear your favorites around your neck or on your fingers? Who knows--maybe you'll get some new followers out of it. That's the idea behind…

File this one under tech being used for good and not evil: watches designed to change the world. And look pretty sweet doing it. In the spirit of Toms Shoes , Sevenly , Wink Bags , and other businesses created in order to donate products…

Ah, there's nothing more reminiscent of my kids' nightly bedtime routine than bath, teeth brushing, pajamas and of course, scanning their pjs with my QR code reader to read an app-based story. Wait, what? Yes, it's true, someone has actu…