Gorgeous USB jewelry for Valentine’s Day or any day.
We've featured all sorts of stylish USB jewelry here on Cool Mom Tech before, and really, it's a pretty awesome gift idea (if we do say so ourselves). These blinged-out pieces from Swarovski definitely say "I love you" in a fantastically geeky way. Sure, a USB...
Piquing our Geek: The GE Cafe Series refrigerator now with a built-in Keurig brewer.
Even people who don’t love to cook seem to get excited about high-tech kitchen appliances. Combine that with people who love coffee, and I’m pretty sure that covers nearly the entire population. Or at least all of us geeks here. If you count yourself among us, you'll...
Kid-friendly New England bands for Patriots fans: Kids’ music downloads of the week
Last week, I rounded up three songs from Seattle kindie bands for those Seahawks fans who wanted to play more of the hometown team's music leading up to today's big game. Well, today, I turn to my own backyard and have pulled together three cool performers for us...
Where to see all the Super Bowl ads. Because sometimes that’s the best part
Football fans or not, millions of viewers flock to the Super Bowl for the commercials. Pretty much everyone wants to see the ads that will have everyone buzzing the next day -- or in real time on Twitter. But if you want a pre-game sneak peek at the Super Bowl ads --...
2 new YouTube channels for kids that are smart, fun, and free
Trying to find appropriate content on YouTube for kids can be a challenge. Because you know, YouTube isn't always super kid-friendly -- especially YouTube comments. Good news: we found two new kids' channels on YouTube that I think parents will love too. Related: 14...
Show your Super Bowl XLIX team pride on your phone. With LEGOs.
When it comes to the Super Bowl, half the fun is cheering for one team and trash-talking the other. And with all the hashtag wars and pseudo scandals swirling this year, Super Bowl XLIX this Sunday is gearing up to be flaming hot. If you're the type to proclaim...
3 cool keyboard apps to perk up your phone
We dress up every other part of our smart phones, from gorgeous cases to pretty wallpaper. So why shouldn't your keyboard get a little makeover too? We found 3 fun keyboard apps to perk up your phone and make it look cooler than ever. 1. Go for Color Spruce up...
Love me Tinder
It's true that Tinder has a reputation for being a hook-up app, but hey, people have met on it and fallen in love, or at least, heavy like. And if that's you, well this Valentine's Day card is for you Internet lovebirds. This hilarious card is one of many cheeky finds...
More of the best sleep tracking apps to help you get your snooze on
We've already declared that 2015 is the Year of Better Sleep, so here we are with even more helpful techie ways for all of us to get those good Z's. I tried two more of the latest sleep tracking apps to see whether they'd be a good fit for parents. Here's what I...
Aether Cone: Like your own psychic wireless speaker and music player
I have seen a lot of really cool wireless speakers, but the first thing to catch my eye on the Aether Cone was the shape. It felt like a throwback to the old-timey gramophone, and the copper and black color combo totally amplified the cool factor. (Ha, get it?) But...
How to hide YouTube comments. Because too many of them make you lose faith in humanity.
Around here, we're all starting to wonder whether TV will continue to be relevant to our kids who are growing up in the age of online media. In fact, next to playing Minecraft, my tweens' favorite way to spend their screen time is watching videos of their favorite...
Won’t you be Mine Craft?
If your kids are as obsessed with Minecraft as mine, you will laugh like I did when I saw this Minecraft Valentines t-shirt. Not laughing? Give it a sec. Take your time. You'll get it. The raglan tee is just available in men's and women's sizes (though my girls like...
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3 tips for getting the best Cyber Monday tech deals
Just in case you didn't get your shopping done on Black Friday or you were waiting for bigger, better deals, Cyber Monday is upon us, which means lots of discounts on all sorts of techy goodness. Hooray for more shopping!Before you get overwhelmed with where to go and...
6 apps to help families survive the Thanksgiving road trip
If you are among the millions of folks traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, we've rounded up six cool apps that we think will help make your trip smoother, for you and your kids. Just make sure you've got the headphones packed and your smart phone and tablet...
5 tips for making better holiday shopping decisions. Not all of them obvious.
Before Black Friday hits, I'm already busy tackling my holiday shopping. It's no surprise that tech is at the top of a lot of my family's lists. In other words, it's even more essential that I'm getting the best deal possible when I hit the stores. Thankfully, the...
The Funny or Die Weather app can make you laugh when the weather makes you want to cry
The weather is so crazy lately that I wouldn't be surprised if the actual forecast was cloudy with a chance of meatballs, or some other spherical meat product. We all need a sense of humor with weather like this, and while we have a great roundup of funny weather...
The Brushstroke app will have you looking for gallery space.
Sometimes the best part of editing a digital photo is messing around with fun filters. And with all of the photo editing apps that we've recommended, filter options are overflowing. So it's always refreshing to find a new photo app that brings something a little...
The best Twitter feeds to follow for Snowstorm 2015 updates. #SNOMG!
One of the reasons I love Twitter is because it really does give you the most up-to-date real time updates, and with the huge impending snowstorm 2015 headed my way, it makes it super helpful to stay on top of the weather. Parent translation: how much bread, milk,...
Trivia Crack vs. QuizUp: 2 great trivia apps for family game night
There's a new obsession in my house: trivia apps. We're battling for bragging rights over questions like, What was the real name of novelist George Orwell? Or, What color is young Anna's nightgown in Frozen?Frankly, I think it's perfectly fair for me to trick my kids...
Seattle kids’ music for Seahawks fans: Kids’ music downloads of the week
I heard a local Boston radio station announce they wouldn't play any Seattle bands until after the Super Bowl which got me thinking. . .maybe there are Seahawks' families who would prefer to listen to their home team's kindie bands in the week leading up to the big...
Vany: This little ring light of mine.
I'm not sure if I should be proud or embarrassed by my selfie technique, which involves doing a 360 degree turn to find the best light. But with Vany, (yes, as in "vain") which is a new ring light for smartphones, I just might be able to nail selfie perfection every...
Here’s how to follow Cool Mom Tech! Because we are where you are.
If you hadn't guessed, we love social media, which is where you'll find us every day, passing on great content from our site and around the web. Take a second and make sure you're following us, for links to cool articles, breaking news, tech tips and tricks, or...
How to tell if you have bad breath: There’s an app (and gadget) for that!
If you're like me, then you've done the lick-your-hand or breathe-into-your-hand or whatever other weird, gross things to figure out if you have bad breath. But now instead of popping some gum in your mouth, or you know, brushing your teeth, you can use Mint. This new...
One really creative way to print Instagram photos? On your arm, with Picattoo
We get asked how to print Instagram photos all the time here on Cool Mom Tech, but of all the ideas we've featured before, you've never been able to apply them to your arm. Or chest. Or...well, you get the idea. Meet Picattoo, a new service from the brains behind...
How to unsend an email: The lifesaving Undo Send feature in Gmail Labs
Ever wonder how to unsend an email, say... you hit send on an email, and then realize you had a typo, sent it a little too soon or included the wrong information? Or worse, wrote something and accidentally sent it to the last person you'd ever want to see it? There is...
Nodus Access: A leather iPhone case you’ll stick with
I've seen a lot of leather iPhone cases, and while I love the look of them, I've been leery about sticking my beautiful iPhone on one. What if it's not sticky enough and my phone crashes to the ground? What if it's so sticky that it gets gunk all over my phone? The...
Lumoid Home Try-On service: Try fitness trackers before you buy one
I have tried a lot of fitness trackers over the past few years. If it can track my steps and my sleep, it’s probably spent some time on my wrist. So I know from experience that while different gadgets may look the same on paper, it’s hard to tell what works best for...