Gear + Hardware

Music makes up a huge part of my life. This family is known for our regular sing-a-longs, dance parties, and impromptu performances of all sorts. But occured to me recently though that as important as music is here, our home is not prope…

We here at Cool Mom Tech are huge fans of Sonos , whose amazing wireless speaker systems are some of our all-time favorites. The awesome sound, the user-friendliness, the fantastic customer service and the gorgeous components all add up …

After spending a few days immersed in tech at the CES show, it's clear that small, portable audio devices are the new black. The big boombox of the 70's has spawned a ton of lightweight, portable speakers a whole generation later, mostly…

Like Ernie and Bert, now that I've seen this genius little speaker that amplifies the sound coming out of your tablet or other iOS device, I can hardly imagine them ever apart. The Zooka Speaker Bar is an incredibly clever gadget from a …

It may come as no surprise that I have been in the market for a new laptop for some time, especially because I mention my antiquated Dell Vostro any chance I get. Anyone who has to wait seven minutes for their computer to start up can em…

There are so many cool new tablets, cameras, speakers and gadgets out these days we're overwhelmed by the options. But we think all of these are worth a look--and maybe even an "add to cart." Liz Samsung Galaxy Camera I think this camera…

Today, we're happy to bring you some of our favorite picks in our Holiday Tech Gifts series--cool gifts for the audiophile. With music so much a part of our world, whether you're rocking the earbuds at the gym, starting to go wireless wi…

For years I've been a huge fan of Target . I know I'm not alone in saying I walk in needing two things and walk out with a whole shopping cart full of...you know. More things. So what's super thrilling is that through the holiday season,…

I have an Android phone and we 'droid-ers know the feeling of being left out of the iPhone world with all its cool doodads and whatnots and whozits. (What? Those are the real tech terms). So when there's cool stuff made just for us--well…

We can't help it, we're obsessed with Pinterest! Come join us , and check out these five pins that you won't want to miss. 1. No pockets, no problem, with this cool accessory ! 2. What's red, plays music, and looks like you grabbed it ou…

We're always on the prowl for awesome wireless speakers here at Cool Mom Tech, because let's face it, we're women and women like things to look clean and sharp. Oh, and when it comes to speakers, sound clean and sharp. You know of our ab…

I've seen and own a bunch of amazing wireless speakers . However, most of them require some sort of battery or plug to work. That's not the case with my most recent find that uses basic physics to amplify the sounds coming from your iPho…

There's been a lot of chatter about the brand new Windows Phone 8 , Microsoft's latest offering. It features a very sleek design and layout, including the new Windows 8 operating system, but still has to compete against a huge contingent…

Obsessed with Pinterest like us? Follow us , then check out our favorite pins from this week. 1. It's pretty amazing what you can do with speakers these days. 2. 10 quick tips that will have you taking better photos of your kids in a fla…

As expected, today Apple launched a bunch of new gadgets, including the highly anticipated iPad Mini and the big surprise, an iPad 4th generation. But those weren't the only newsworthy products Apple launched that we think might be of in…

When I think of safe cell phones for kids, I think of two things. The first is safety from strangers or other people; the second is safety from cell phone radiation . And now there's a cell phone in the works that's going to solve both i…

We recently shared 4 amazing wireless Bluetooth speakers that we really love as parents, both for their cool compact style and their affordability. Now there's one more coming your way and we're excited to try this one out. Not just beca…

If you're on the klutzy side like I am, you've no doubt tripped over a wire or two in your life. Bluetooth was made for people like us--and the pleasantly streamlined, portable aesthetics of a wireless system are a very nice bonus (espec…

With SiriusXM satellite radios in our cars, and Spotify on my computer, I can't tell you the last time I listened to the actual radio. But since this sweet little gadget arrived at my house a few weeks ago, I've been making up for lost t…

That's right, citizen: we've found a powerful power cord that can protect you from surges, outlet insufficiency, and most of all, boredom. Whether you're into comic books, Harry Potter, Zeus, or just brightening up the mundane, this Ligh…

Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Follow us, then check out 5 of our favorite techie pins on Pinterest this week that you don't want to miss. 1. Will this gadget mean the end of booklights ? Maybe. 2. A little speaker that packs big s…

Now that phones are becoming more like computers, and computers are getting as streamlined as phones, it was only a matter of time before someone found a way to let them start working together better. The Matias One USB Keyboard has a cr…

I shudder when I think about my kids running around as teenagers. I can only imagine the kind of technology that will be available to them and how they and their peers will be using it. I don't envision ever "tracking" my kids via GPS lo…

Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Follow us and check out our 5 favorite techy pins from this week that we just had to share. 1. A gorgeous bag that safely carries your DSLR and your iPad, except you'd never know from looking at it. 2…