by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys and Random Fun
We’re big fans of Sphero, as you might guess considering we’ve featured lots of their cool tech toys here on Cool Mom Tech (BB-8 anyone?), so it’s no surprise we’re intrigued by their newest launch, Spider-Man. But unlike their other toys that...
by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys and Random Fun
Even though the second we saw the new Doodle Collection computer mouses from Logitech and instantly thought they’d be a fun graduation gift for a soon to be high-school or college freshman. I really want one for myself. Aren’t they fun? Related: Fun, manga...
by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys and Random Fun
If you’ve got budding coders and STEM lovers in your home, they can now practice their skills on a few scenes from Wonder Woman thanks to a new collaboration with DC Legends, Google Play, and Made With Code. Related: A cool STEM coding toy we had our kids put to...
by Kristen Chase | Fun Apps, Tech Toys and Random Fun
Well, here’s one way to ensure no one will ever throw away that greeting card you so lovingly wrote out and mailed. These Tine message tags allow you to send photos, video, even audio messages using a special code that you can stick pretty much anywhere. Perfect...
by Kate Etue | Tech Toys and Random Fun
You’ll find no shortage of STEM kits for kids these days, many of which, like Bitsbox and Little Passports’ new Science Expeditions (just to name a couple), we’ve featured here on Cool Mom Tech. So, when our editor Kristen discovered the new Mover...
by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys and Random Fun
Looks like it’s shaping up to be a very LEGO day at Cool Mom HQ. First we find the awesome Hamilton Musical LEGO set concept that you can vote for right now on the community site and now… (drumroll) at long last, the company has approved production of the...
by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys and Random Fun
Along with Turtle Mail, one of my other favorite finds at Toy Fair was Helio, a cool, educational nightlight that actually helps your kids learn as they fall asleep. And as someone with a child who has sleep issues, you can probably guess why I got so excited when I...
by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys and Random Fun
One of my favorite new discoveries at Toy Fair 2017 was Turtle Mail, a cool WIFI-connected gadget that actually lets you send messages to your kids without them needing a screen. That’s because your little notes print out like a cash register receipt for your...
by Kate Etue | Camera Gear, Cameras, Tech Toys and Random Fun
If your kids are like mine, they’re obsessed with taking pictures, and well, your phone is a better camera option than your DSLR. Except, it’s still a pretty expensive piece of tech. So, when I heard about the Kickstarter campaign for the new Pixlplay...
by Caroline Siegrist | Tech Toys and Random Fun
If you’re a regular Cool Mom Tech reader, then you know we love STEM-oriented toys for children, especially if they’re so fun and challenging that kids don’t notice they’re educational, like the new Electric Motors Catalyst box. Unlike some of...
by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys and Random Fun
As big time Star Wars geeks, these Star Wars bouquets from Think Geek are the way to our heart for Valentine’s Day. And if you’ve got a special someone who can quote all the lines in The Force Awakens or who’s got a collection of Rogue One t-shirts,...
by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys and Random Fun
I’ve seen a lot of cool vending machines in my life (hello, beer vending machine in Japan), but the this cool techie vending machine I spotted at NYU the other day ranks pretty high up. You might have seen Vengo on Shark Tank, where they scored $2 million...