Your iPhone flashlight just got a whole new use.
There are times when the brightness of my iPhone flashlight is helpful — like, when I’m helping my kids look for their forgotten shoes outside in the dark, or I can’t read a darn menu in a restaurant. Then, there are times when a little bit of...
18 seriously awesome unicorn iPhone cases for your tween, teen, or…you.
As I was searching for a cool new unicorn iPhone case for my tween this week, wouldn’t you know it –all over the news, a story about an actual siberian unicorn fossil that was discovered. Not that it looks anything like the magical creatures I want on an...
4 of the best USB car chargers you need in your ride, like yesterday
Look, you and I both know that those cheap-y car chargers we get at the pharmacy, mall kiosk or as free giveaways at conferences have a limited usefulness before they fizzle out on us — usually at the most inopportune time. So I went looking for the very best...
Ditto: A wearable tech device to keep smartphone alerts on the QT and your phone off the dinner table
Whenever my husband and I manage to squeeze in a date night dinner, I have to be very conscious of my iPhone usage. He does not appreciate the lemme just check this one thing real quick business, not in the slightest. I get it, though. Having my face washed in that...
#ShopSmall with some of our favorite stylish, small tech accessory companies.
Since we’ve always loved supporting indie makers and small brands, the entire Small Business Saturday effort, and cool tech…well, how awesome that it all comes together today! If you’re supporting the #ShopSmall effort, here are some of our favorite...
A portable charger for iPhone that’s as practical as it is pretty
I feel like I’ve become the queen of portable chargers around here, which is a good thing since I never leave home without one. Okay, often more than one. I am sad to say that I just can’t recommend my formerly beloved Mophie charging case any longer,...
The new limited-edition CSA images smart phone cases by Speck: Cool art that keeps your phone safe too
It’s really no surprise that Speck smart phone cases are so popular with smart phone users, including us. They’re thoughtfully designed to keep your phone safe. But their new limited-edition CSA images cases just added a whole new feature to the mix:...
A side table that charges your phone. The future is here and we like it.
When Liz sent me a link to Furniqi, I sort of freaked out a little because a table that charges your phone is one of the smartest tech innovations I’ve seen in a long time (and trust me, I see a lot). And yes, while the name is a little tough to say...
Bandolet: A fashionable phone clutch alternative that requires no clutching at all.
Our editor Liz has been telling me for a while now how much she loves her Bandolier phone case; she even named it her cool pick of the week on the Spawned podcast. It’s the perfect accessory for taking an iPhone or Galazy phone along to parties or on dates, or...
The Dana Tanamachi iPhone 6 and 6S cases for Belkin: You won’t even miss your phone’s pretty metallic back. Mostly.
I made the jump to the much bigger iPhone 6S a couple of weeks ago and let’s just say that after holding it and then subsequently dropping it no less than 3 times in the first few minutes, I realized I was never going to be able to leave the house without a case...
Emoji smart phone cases. Because they’re already all over your phone anyway.
Oh c’mon, I know that emoji are already all over your phone. Is there anyone that can still resist the siren call? I think not! That’s why I going all-in with one of these emoji smart phone cases. The question is, which one should I get? I like Kate...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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