Travel

My parents were in the market for a portable car jump starter, (also known as a portable car battery charger), because as city folk, they keep an older model car in the city but don't drive it much. That means they need to have some kind…

If you've traveled by plane, you know how much patience you need to have to make it through check-in, security, and finally onto the plane. And that's not even counting travel with kids. So is the convenience of facial recognition why it…

This is a sponsored message from Relay So many parents want their kids to have the safety and security of a phone, especially over the summer when kids have a little more freedom, and a little more run-around-outside time. And yet, those…

We've all seen the late-night news exposés with hosts shining black lights in hotel rooms, and let's just say we wish we could forget them. But now we have no reason to worry when we scrunch up next to our partners (and children, let's b…

As I was prepping for our family vacation to Iceland, I found myself searching for information about cellular signals -- not so I can check my email while I'm gone, but so I can use Google Maps . While I found several posts that assured …

These days, most of us are walking around with at least a charging cable and a pair of earbuds in our bag. Add in a portable battery charger, and a charging block, and you're got a whole lot of tech rolling around in there. That's why I'…

With summer travel season right around the corner, and many families, including ours, planning vacations, we wanted to take a moment to talk about the smart luggage ban that came down earlier this year. While it might only affect a few o…

We are loving what Karlie Kloss has done to support girls in technology, with her popular Kode with Klossy coding camp and scholarship program. Well now, she's launched a luggage collection with the female-run company Away , to help get …

Putting sunscreen on kids can be a battle, but with the new QSun , you might be able to save yourself some of the heartache. No, sorry, it doesn't automatically protect your kids from sun exposure, but it does alert you when you've reach…

Among all the hardware, wires, and molded plastic at CES 2018 this year, I admit I made a beeline for the Mighty Purse booth, which featured the most gorgeous floor to (almost) ceiling display of charging purses that would be stunning, e…

Although I still have a few years to get used to the idea of my kids driving, I'm wavering somewhere between clutching-my-chest terrified and pop-the-champagne excited that I no longer have to be their personal Uber driver anymore. But s…

I'm packing up my family of six up for our exciting vacation to Hawaii (squee!), and like most parents, I'm making my tech list and checking it twice. Do we really need to bring a laptop (the answer here is NO!)? Inspired by Brian Chen's…

This is a sponsored message from Bouncie With parents -- and teens -- spending so much time on the road, road safety is always a top concern. for families. That's why you need to check out Bouncie , a smart little device that easily plug…

Wait, what? You're not listening to our Spawned podcast ? Well, we're just going to have to help you change that! We think it's a wonderful way to spend 30 minutes in your week, and we hope after listening that you think so too. If you'r…

With the geeks among us getting excited for the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 premiere in just one month and one day (and yes, I'm counting shut up), I figured I wouldn't be the only one dying to reconnect with Baby Groot once again. Es…

One of our favorite travel apps just got a whole lot better thanks to a new feature that tells you exactly when to leave for the airport to ensure you've got enough time to drive, park, check-in and get to the gate. Basically, Tripit is …

I reached into my bag the other day and pulled out a gigantic knot comprised of my computer charging, my earbuds, and my lightning cable. If this sounds even vaguely familiar, here are 3 tech organizers, in 3 different price ranges, that…

Next up in our 2016 Cool Mom Tech Holiday Tech Gift Guide , we're sharing 15 of our top picks for cool travel tech gifts. Whether you've got a business traveler on your list, a college kid coming home on holidays, or just family members …

Edit : Bluesmart no longer exists, and we can no longer recommend smart luggage, due to a new FAA rule that cases with built-in batteries must have a removable battery. If you're looking for a great gift for a frequent flyer and tech dev…

We have been longtime fans of the Tile smart tracker , because we're fans anything that helps keep track of stuff we've misplaced. Well, they just launched Tile Mate , which features a handy little hole, making it perfect for keychains, …

Last year, after spending way too long researching the category, I bought a pair of NuForce BE6 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds by Optoma, and soon after, declared them best wireless Bluetooth earbuds thanks to their sleek look, lightweight c…

The Tile smart tracker has been keeping us from losing our keys for years now, so color us excited about their newest product, Tile Slim , which is sized perfectly for wallets and other more streamlined items. Related: 5 outrageously coo…

Honestly, I'm not a hard-core audiophile who geeks out over the minute details about speaker drivers and subwoofers, but I am still picky with my speakers as I'm sure a lot of you are. I can hear the difference between a good speaker and…

So, I know the goal of camping is to connect with nature and go off the grid, but sometimes you just need cell service, whether it's to access Google Maps, use a cool app like SkyView or binge watch when the kids are finally asleep. It c…