by Jeana | Gear + Hardware
We need to purchase a computer for our two older children to use for homework. They frequently have assignments that involve the use of Google Docs, as well as PowerPoint and Excel. I’m a Mac user, but we’re thinking we’ll go with a PC for them (due to cost). Can you...
by Kristen Chase | Gear + Hardware
We’re always thrilled to find American-made tech products, many of which we’ve stocked in our Cool Mom Picks indie shop at Great.ly. In honor of Labor Day, we’ve rounded-up some of our favorites, whether you’re looking to add a little something...
by Liz Gumbinner | Gear + Hardware
Remember the old days when a Bluetooth speaker was just some ugly but fascinating little thing that was cool simply because it used Bluetooth in the first place? No more. We’re starting to see designer audio collaborations like the Novogratz for Soundfreaq or...
by Julie | Gear + Hardware, Travel
Having recently returned from an awesome family camping trip, I was surprised to find how helpful tech could be — even on a trip that was as tech-free as we could make it. Turns out that some technology, when chosen wisely, can make getting in touch with nature...
by Esther Chen | Babies, Gear + Hardware
With products like Jawbone and Fitbit and dozens more that are ushering us into a new era of wearable tech, it seems only natural that wearable tech for babies is next, right? But a wearable baby monitor that can sense, learn and predict your baby’s behavior?...
by Nicole Blades | Best Apps, Gear + Hardware
There’s a lime green folder in a top drawer in our kitchen that is spilling over with paper: artwork, drawings, little wobbly letters that are getting less wobbly day by day. I’ve learned to let go and throw some things away, but the rest of it?...
by Kate Etue | Gear + Hardware
We’ve covered a lot of audio speakers here over the years, but none have been quite like the exquisite custom built speakers made from vintage luggage by Case of Bass. (Not to be confused with Ace of Base which you may or may not want in your home.) I mean,...
by Nicole Blades | Gear + Hardware
With our smartphones able to do so many fun things now, it can feel like we’re walking around with a party in our purses. Well, AR for Her decided to make that quite literal with this Clutch Bluetooth Speaker. As in, yes, it’s designed as a clutch....
by Nicole Blades | Gear + Hardware
After an award-winning run with the Sound Kick two years ago, our friends at Soundfreaq decided to think smaller. Meet the Soundfreaq Pocket Kick, a portable Bluetooth wireless speaker that puts the party in the palm of your hands. Like, literally. The thing is about...
by Kristen Chase | Best Apps, Gear + Hardware
As much as my kids are obsessed with Toca Boca apps, it’s really no surprise that they are now in love with their newest, the Toca Town app, which is now available for Kindle Fire users. Whoo! What’s so cool about Toca Town is that all of my four kids,...
by Kristen Chase | Gear + Hardware
If you’re a fan of quotes and cameras and maybe even quotes about cameras, I found a special treat for you: free computer wallpapers from CMT fave Photojojo. Head over to their site for the first few inspirational wallpapers, all ready to download to a myriad...
by Liz Gumbinner | Father's Day Gifts, Gear + Hardware
If you’re still scratching your head about the perfect gift for a tech-savvy dad, we’ve got some last minute tech gifts for Father’s Day that we hope will do the trick. Things to ask that might help you out: Can I get it in a local store? Can it be...