The coolest fitness tech gifts: Holiday Tech Gifts 2014
Next up in our Holiday Tech Gift guide series, we've put together some awesome gifts for the fitness fans in your life: The very coolest of the cool fitness tech gadgets to help someone achieve those lofty goals -- even if the first goal is just to get started....
The 2014 Simpsons holiday intro: This time, with more Olaf
Every year for a looong time now I've looked forward to the annual Simpsons holiday intro that takes seasonal themes and runs with them, hilariously. This year's sequence does not disappoint--a Christmas (or Hanukkah?) miracle in itself considering how long Groening...
Chuck that fire wood. Yule Log 2.0 is back and burning brighter than ever on your computer
Jack Frost nipping at your nose? Perfect time to gather 'round the fire and get merry, toasty and bright. No need to load on the logs, though. These flames are coming from your computer. Oh, yes. Yule Log 2.0 is back for a second season, and we're so ready for it....
12 stylish tech gifts for gadget lovers with great taste: Holiday Tech Gifts 2014
We've shared our favorite cool tech toys and gifts for younger kids, tech toys for big kids, and cool tech gifts for guys under $50. Now our Holiday Tech Gift guide series continues with these stylish tech gifts for women. Can we have one of each please? And we're so...
Landing a robot on a comet? Don’t wear a shirt covered in boobs. Wear this.
When Rosetta mission scientists landed the Philae on a comet, we cheered...until we noticed that one of the project scientists was wearing a bowling shirt covered in...strippers with guns? Huh? Luckily, there's a Kickstarter (already funded!) to make sure the next...
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Tiggly Math: One of the best preschool tech toys of the year.
Not every toy we buy our kids has to have some sort of "educational component" to it, though I love when I find a great toy that so brilliantly combines play with learning. Such is the case with Tiggly whose Tiggly Shapes was a favorite toy for us in 2013. And now...
18 of the coolest kids’ tech toys and gifts: Holiday Tech Gifts 2014
We've shared our favorite cool tech toys and gifts for younger kids, and now our Holiday Tech Gift guide series continues with the coolest tech toys and gifts for older kids. Whether you've got a grade-schooler who's outgrown a learning tablet, or a tween or young...
Prep your ice palaces, people. The new nabi Frozen Karaoke Box Bundle is here
We know. Frozen -- and all of its songs -- will never leave us. Acceptance is key here, friends. But I have to admit, it tickles me something serious whenever I hear (or better, overhear) little voices trying to belt out the movie's big ballads. So much feeling, so...
The coolest little kids’ tech toys and gifts: Holiday Tech Gifts 2014
Our Holiday Tech Gift guide series continues with one of our favorite categories: The coolest tech toys and gifts for kids. This year we're breaking our gift recommendations up into big kids and little kids, since that teen of yours proooobably won't be needing a...
The best Cyber Monday tech deals from around the web
Not done with your holiday shopping yet? No problem. We've rounded up today's best Cyber Monday tech deals and discounts all in one handy place. Make sure to check back as we'll be updating this post all day long and follow us on Twitter so you don't miss a thing....
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: Free holiday music download of the week
Holiday music has been playing in my home for the past two weeks. and if I was ever worried that the magic of Christmas would fade as my kids got older, turns out my three tweens are even more excited about the holidays now than when they were much younger. In fact,...
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Spring cleaning your tech: 5 tips for organizing photos
I consider myself to be a fairly organized person, but I admit to pushing photo organization to the very bottom of my list. That means I've got a zillion photos on my DSLR and smartphone, and the rest are scattered about my computer in oddly named files that seemed...
Syncing calendars with Blackberry – Reader Q&A
I was wondering if Cool Mom Tech has a recommendation for an online calendar system to keep up with everyone's busy schedules in my family? I need something that syncs with my Blackberry, as well as Outlook or Yahoo, and preferably free! -PI We're firm believers in...
3 reasons why I love my iPad
When I brought home the first generation iPad, I admit that I actually knew very little about its capabilities. But as a co-founder of a tech site being bombarded day after day with new iPad apps, I knew that I needed to take the plunge for work's sake. (Ahem.) Since...
Apps for (RED): Help fight AIDS, right from your iPhone
Tomorrow may be Cyber Monday, but it's also World AIDS Day. Which means it's an awesome opportunity to do some extra good when you shop, and at one of our favorite places too, the Apple store. All this week through December 7, Apple will donate a portion of the...
Kids’ tablet smackdown: 7 of the best kids’ tablets to consider this holiday season
This time of year, a lot of parents start getting subtle (or not so subtle) hints about what their kids would like to see under the tree on Christmas morning. If you've been hearing I hope Santa brings me a tablet, along with sighs and nagging glances, then hopefully...
Small Business Saturday deals: That includes tech, too
While most people think of big names like Microsoft, Apple, Sony and Nikon when it comes to tech, we've always had our hearts with the little guys. Even when it comes to technology. Which is why today, we hope you'll consider supporting some of your local mom-and-pops...
The best Black Friday tech deals from around the web
If you're shopping for the best Black Friday tech deals, well, you've come to the right place. We've rounded-up them up for you, all in one handy place, and will be updating this post all day long with lots more, and any corrections. So be sure to check back often or...
10 of the very best apps for holiday shopping to help save you money and time: Our gift to you
In my book, shopping isn't really shopping unless you're getting a deal. Doubly so when it come to the crazy holiday shopping season that officially kicks off this week. There are plenty of apps for holiday shopping, and websites with promo codes all promising you...
Happy Thanksgiving, cool geeky moms!
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. We’ll be unplugging to enjoy some time with our families, but of course we’ll return tomorrow with a huge round-up of the best Black Friday tech deals, plus lots more techie goodness for the holidays. In the meantime, download...
Sponsored post: Gift smart with RadioShack this holiday season
This is a sponsored message from RadioShack With the holiday shopping season officially here, finding the perfect holiday tech gifts doesn't have to be harder than hitting your local RadioShack, where they've stocked their shelves with cool gifts for everyone on your...
The ecobee3 Smart WiFi Thermostat: Do you really need one this fancy?
My house has more than one room in it. I'd bet this doesn't surprise you, but for years our thermostat hasn’t seemed to grasp this idea. I've long suspected that it doesn’t accurately reflect the temperature in my bedroom, or in the kitchen, or in my office, even...
22 cool tech gifts for guys under $50: Holiday Tech Gifts 2014
We're so pleased to share our annual Holiday Tech Gift guide with you all, starting with one of the categories you all ask us for the most: The coolest Tech gifts for guys under $50. Of course we'd like plenty of them too--coolness often knows no gender. (Except maybe...
Harman Kardon has 2 Bluetooth speakers that bring the party to your place
With its see-through dome, gentle glow-y light and curved corners, the new Harman Kardon Aura Bluetooth speaker system looks like something out of an art gallery or maybe even a space museum. To be honest, I wasn't sure at first if the dome was more about aesthetics...
10 of the most awesome ideas for creative holiday photo cards
I am always amazed by some of the creative holiday photo cards that come my way in the mail each year. I have some creative friends and family, I guess! I love them all of course, but there are always a few shots that take my breath away, make me laugh out loud, or...
Our 4 essential portable chargers: Don’t leave home without one. Or more.
I have become a total battery power junkie, never leaving home without at least two portable chargers. Well, that's including my charging case, to be fair. Partly it's the dreaded iPhone battery drain that I've experienced more than I'd like, and partly it's that I...