Lumafit fitness tracker: Wearable fitness tech for your ear.
I’m a triathlete and a data geek, so as you might imagine, I keep my eye on cool new innovations in fitness technology. Which is why I was intrigued when I discovered the Lumafit fitness tracker, now on Kickstarter. The Lumafit uses some of the brand new fitness...
Revolights bike lights: Safety gets even cooler
When it comes to safety with our kids, we don’t mess around. And that’s especially true when it comes to bike riding. We’ve found some fantastic bike helmets over the years, but one area that’s been seriously lacking in both safety and cool...
The Beats Pill bike mount. Because well, why the heck not?
I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw the Beats Pill bike mount, but then I realized that although I am not the bike rider myself, I remembered the old days of cruising around town with a boom box in the front basket. This is definitely one better. If you love...
Jawbone UP24 for Android is here. Get ready to get sweaty.
Since Android users have to wait for so much of the cool apps we cover, we’re always thrilled to announce when one we love finally hits Google Play. This time, it’s the Jawbone UP24 for Android. Now Android users can get the same real-time fitness feedback...
The Halo Belt is the new must-have safety device for every cyclist, runner, and parent.
Bicycle reflectors and reflective strips on athletic clothing are only visible with a light source, like a car’s headlights. So the scary truth is that when your reflective gear is visible, you’re probably in the path of a car. The Halo Belt is the...
Innovations of CES 2014: The best of the new wearable fitness tech
Some of the very coolest innovations that captured our imaginations at the 2014 International CES this past week were in the realm of wearable fitness tech. In fact, you can hardly open an article about CES without seeing a ton of buzz and excitement about it. Not a...
The Jawbone UP vs. FitBit Flex – A fitness band smackdown
When it comes to fitness bands, the Jawbone UP vs FitBit Flex are the two comparisons that come up in every conversation I have. So for the last few weeks–yes, even during the holidays–Julie and I have been using them both to track our own activity and...
A smart cap that lets you know when football is taking its toll on your kid
Football parents around the country are becoming more and more concerned about concussions. Some of these medical findings we’re hearing about are pretty scary. But football isn’t going away any time soon, so how do we keep our kids safe while...
Piquing our Geek: New fitness tech with the Sensoria Smart Sock Fitness Tracker
As an avid runner, I’ve got my fair share of fitness gadgets, many of which we’ve featured here on Cool Mom Tech. So I suppose it’s no surprise that I’m fascinated by this new fitness tracker that actually attaches to a smart sock. Yes, a sock....
Jawbone UP: Now for Android!
It’s been a couple of exciting weeks for Android users, with the new LifeProof Android case announcement just last week. And now, this great news from Jawbone. Starting today, Android users will now be able to use the Jawbone UP, one of our favorite fitness...
Sworkit: Awesome workouts in an app for under $1
With all the amazing fitness gadgets and cool fitness apps out there, I don’t really have an excuse not to exercise, especially now that I found Sworkit. I’m recommending Sworkit to everyone I know, in fact. Because for just under $1, you get an amazing...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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