12 practical tech gifts that are still pretty darn awesome | Holiday Gift Guide 2019
There are some folks on our lists who love tech gifts, but prefer the more practical tech gifts to the gaming systems or the entertainment consoles. Or hey, maybe they love both but just have some specific needs this year. If that’s the case, I’ve got you...
Holiday tech gifts: A new and improved kids tablet that parents will love too | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message for Samsung Kids Tablets are still at the top of holiday wish lists this year, so if you’re shopping for a kid-friendly option that’s got grown-up power, you’ll want to take a look at the new Samsung Kids tablet. The new...
Reschedule Halloween? Just move the party inside with this fun Spotify playlist.
With all this rain here in the northeast, our social media feeds have been all a-buzz about rescheduling Halloween. Isn’t that why there are umbrellas? But seriously, it’s been so contentious that I’ve seen numerous threads on local city Facebook...
Here’s what you need to know about the new Apple AirPods Pro
Breaking news! Apple just announced the new AirPods Pro bluetooth earbuds, and well, let’s just say if you’re already an AirPods fan, you’re going to be pretty excited. And if you’ve been waiting for them to add a few new features before taking...
Here’s how to score a free Google Home Mini
If you’re a Spotify Premium subscriber or you have been thinking of becoming one, now’s the time to do it, because for a limited time, you’ll get a free Google Home Mini. Yes, we’re serious. Related: Here’s why we’re loving Spotify...
Cases with a cause: Student-designed smartphone cases celebrate women empowerment, sisterhood, and the LGBTQ+ community
The original designs by the two awesome winners of the first annual Make My Case design competition have been released by Speck, BUILT BY GIRLS, and Verizon, and they’re all about supporting empowerment, sisterhood, and the LGBTQ+ community. Yeah! Related: 17...
This might make you think twice about getting AirPods
We’re pretty much Team AirPods here at Cool Mom Tech. I was the first person to try them and sing their praises (though I don’t use them anymore since my dog chewed one up). Then Liz jumped on the AirPods train. Well, after reading this recent article in...
Apple Event 2019: Here’s the quick and dirty on the iPhone 11 Pro, Apple Arcade, and everything else they announced
On Tuesday, Apple hosted their big Apple Event 2019 and announced some pretty exciting new products and services. If you had time to watch it live, this time streaming on YouTube (whoa), then you’ve probably heard all of this before. But if you’re like me...
The stylish new Bandolier crossbody phone cases. Until women get some clothes with some damn pockets.
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 more stuff with less...
Popsockets, now with Swarovski level bling
I’m not sure about you, but my kids are obsessed with Popsockets, so when I spotted these Swarovski crystal Popsockets grips, I knew exactly what I was adding to my daughter’s birthday list. You maybe a seen a few bling-y versions of Popsocket grips (or...
iPhone cases for food lovers. Donuts, anyone?
With all the back to school shopping we’ve been doing for our kids, we thought it might be time to do a little for ourselves. Granted, I don’t need a new backpack, but a new iPhone case? That I can definitely rationalize, like these fun Sonix iPhone cases...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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