by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware
Lately, we’ve been spending a lot more time listening to music with the kids when we might be watching TV. And I find that if we’ve got an audio system right in their room or in the dining room where we’re hanging out, we’re more inclined to...
by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware
We love when we get the scoop on a great unadvertised deal on something cool. Because we love deals. And we love the Sonos Wireless Music System. Getting the picture? Starting today through June 9, visit Target, you can grab a free wireless Bridge, which is normally...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Gear + Hardware
Plenty of dads would love to receive a box of good cigars for Father’s Day. Here’s a great way to give the classy dude in your life… well, half that gift. The cigars are missing, but he might not miss them at all. The Sweet Cigar Box Speakers from...
by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware
The Jawbone Jambox might be one of our favorite household gadgets, with amazing sound from such a tiny speaker that syncs up via your smart phone or computer’s Bluetooth. But when I told my husband that they had just launched the Big Jambox, I’m not sure...
by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware
Just when I thought my iPad couldn’t get more useful, I discovered this handy new gadget that lets you scan photos, receipts, even your kids’ artwork right to your iPad. Genius! The handy, compact iConvert Scanner allows you to save photos and documents as...
by Jeana | Gear + Hardware
We’ve made no efforts to hide our love for the Sonos wireless speaker, first discovering it last year and then including it in our CMT/CNET Holiday Gift Guide. The newest Play:3 speaker is an awesome piece of hardware that emits incredible sound and lets you...
by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware
I’ve liked Natuzzi sofas for a while. You get nice modern lines for not too much money–let’s say it’s not IKEA but it’s not Roche Bobois either. But I’m seeing them in a whole new way since catching a glimpse of this cell phone...
by Christina Refford | Gear + Hardware
Piquing Our Geek is our series of posts on items that are upcoming or so new, we haven’t tried yet ourselves–but they sure look cool. I’m not sure if it’s my age or all the super-loud concerts I frequented in my 20s, but I am constantly pushing...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Gear + Hardware
Keyboards can be so boring: The same letters, numbers, symbols. Can’t we spice it up? Why, yes. Yes we can. We’ve found several cool sets of vinyl sticker decals for your Mac keyboard should you be interested in getting quirky with the keys. The...
by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware
Even though tablets and smartphones are my top choices for digital access on the go, I am still a fan of physical keyboards and the full functionality of laptops for getting real work done on the road. At CES this week, I saw a demo of a game changing laptop-tablet...
by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware
What would be your pick for a family desktop computer? We have 7 & 5 year old boys and my husband is wanting to look at some of the touch screen desktops. Thanks for any opinions! -HeatherWe definitely like the idea of a touch screen desktop, Heather, especially...
by Molly | Gear + Hardware
I was hesitant to trade in my iPhone for a few weeks to test out the Samsung Focus Flash with the all new Windows 7.5. But after giving it a social and photographic workout, and quizzing my Windows Phone-lovin’ friends, here are 5 reasons...