Leica X Edition Montcler: The ultimate gift for the coolest photographer you know
If you're a photography fan or know someone who is, just say the word Leica and watch their eyes light up. First developed 100 years ago in Germany, it's gained cult status around the world, especially with anyone familiar with the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. So...
Amazing World Atlas app: Making geography fun for kids. And a little competitive too.
I just spent the last 30 minutes playing the new Amazing World Atlas app, which should probably be reason enough for you to download it to your smart phone or tablet but hey, if you need a little more convincing, I'm happy to help. We've featured cool geography and...
The new Sonos BOOST: Wireless audio streaming from Sonos made even more amazing
As our resident Sonos evangelist - although not the only one around here - I'm always excited when they launch something new, because their product releases tend to come slowly but thoughtfully. And today (as in, right now this very second) it's the Sonos BOOST which...
The Power Wallet: The most stylish way to keep your phone charged
So a few months ago, we featured The Power Purse, which sold out so quickly I couldn't even get my own hands on it. Well, now it's back and better, with a cooler name and lots more room. And get this: We're giving two away! The Power Wallet is pretty brilliant for us...
Cool smart phone cases? It’s simple, people. Or actually, Simple People.
I have a little thing for pop culture icons but I tend to reserve actual photos on my smart phone case for pictures of my kids. That's why the cool smart phone cases from Simple People on Casetify I just discovered are perfect, even for someone like me. There are so...
As if you haven’t dissected Star Wars enough already
Seeing as how our friends at Think Geek are having a big sale right now, I was poking around for what must-have (I use that term loosely) I'll come across, and wouldn't you know it? I found a contender in this set of stackable Star Wars mugs that made me laugh out...
Kids’ Halloween music download: Pumpkinhead by The Hipwaders:
As the kids gear up for Halloween, we have a spooky new tune from Cool Mom Picks favorites The Hipwaders that's perfect Halloween music for kids--and their parents--because may convince them to think twice before they eat all their candy on the first night....
10 wonderfully cool retro toy iPhone cases. Well, not for toy iPhones.
Maybe it's the start of the holiday toy pitches that are starting to pop into my inbox, or maybe it's just nostalgia for the toys of my own childhood for no good reason, but I've been entranced with the retro toy iPhone cases I've been seeing around Soceity 6 from...
Jump See Farm app: A lovely virtual day at the farm for preschoolers, no Claritin needed.
It's no secret that kids love farms and animals, and at this time of year many families are making trips to experience hayrides, apple picking and pumpkin carving. But if a drive out to the country isn't in the cards, the new kid-focused Jump See Farm app (iOS and...
Cool geek accessories alert: Stylish scarves that are out of this world. (Couldn’t help ourselves.)
So if we were playing word association and I said cool geek accessories you might give me a weird look because that sounds like an oxymoron. Lucky us, it's not anymore. Because now you can respond with, Shadowplaynyc scarves, duh. There's not a fall or soon-to-be...
MonBaby wearable baby monitor: Piquing our Geek
I am intrigued by all the new technologies and devices coming out that are designed to monitor and track a baby's sleep patterns and movements. Products like the AngelCare Sleep Monitor and wearable devices like Sproutling are just the beginning of a slew...
WHOOSH Screen Shine : Best screen cleaner evah?
Finding the best screen cleaner is top of the list for us parents, since our gadgets are so irresistible to our kids. Despite having tested, reviewed, and recommended screen cleaners right here on this very website, I always seem to have enough fingerprints on my...
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How to make a Twitter photo collage: When you just have more to share
With Instagram having officially passed Twitter in mobile users this past spring, it's not surprising that the other social networks are trying to take a page from what's successful about Instagram. I've always loved all the great apps for creating Instagram...
Grado Labs: The Amati of handmade headphones
I always find great new makers and brands among the Martha Stewart American Made finalists, but they tend to be more about handmade home decor, accessories, stationery--pretty much anything other than technology. So I was really happy to discover a new-to-me but not...
12 creative workspace ideas for your home that inspire you to get the job done
I rely on my home office to keep everything straight, from school lunches to blog posts, which is why I'd love to have a creative workspace that looks so great that I really want to be there, rather than at my local coffee shop. Let's be honest, as a working parent,...
Vintage patent drawings take artistic geekery to old heights
If you're looking for a super cool geek gift, well, we tend to have plenty around here. And now I've found one more, with the incredibly creative vintage patent art from RetroFoto on Etsy. The vintage camera patent drawings are just such an awesome thing for your...
Flying among the stars with the Space Racers app: World Space Week pick
We're smack in the middle of World Space Week which offers a perfect opportunity for kids to explore all the wonders of outer space. Older kids can take advantage of great apps like Star Walk 2 or the original Star Walk to learn about constellations and astronomy, but...
5 smart reasons you should be using Facetime Audio
I cannot tell you how many times I call a fellow iPhone user with FaceTime Audio and they're all, What is this? followed by Wow, why don't I ever use it? It seems that a ton of people, at least in my wide circle of friends and family, are familiar with FaceTime Video...
The new Camera+ 6 app defends its position beautifully as best iOS photography app.
As far as I'm concerned, it already holds the title of (arguably) the Best iOS Photo App. Now, with its latest iteration, the Camera+ 6 app has gone next level. A good thing for amateurs and pro iPhone photographers alike. And paired with the snazzy updates iOS 8...
A personal tech desk designed around the idea that not seeing your cords is better than seeing them.
If like me, your desk is starting to become a tangle of devices and cords and accessories, you'll get the genius of the iSkelter SlatePro Personal Tech Desk right away. Especially now that it's on sale. Handmade in Arizona from premium bamboo with steel legs and a...
Robot for Halloween by The Flannery Brothers: Kids’ free music download of the week
If your kids are old enough to toddle, chances are they have opinions about their upcoming Halloween costume and may be considering one of the all-time classics: The robot. If that's the case, or if you'd like to steer them in this direction, check out this free...
The iPad stand that Jack Benny and Ed Sullivan would approve of
The folks at Safari Cardboard captured our attention ages ago with their now ubiquitous (yet still appealing) cardboard taxidermy in one of our gift guides, followed by their cool gift boxes, and eventually cardboard holiday wreaths. And now they're back with a fun...
The Swash System: Saving you a fortune in dry cleaning. And new sweaters.
This week, I got a look at at the amazing Swash system, a machine is being billed as the only in-home clothing care system that works in just ten minutes. It's not quite a personal dry cleaning machine; it doesn't actually clean anything. But it does steam and freshen...
Need Instagram photo gift ideas? The Novogratz can help.
The Novogratz family is back, and since I'm a fan of their accessible but eclectic decorating style, I like that they're continuing their quest for colorful world design domination with a new line of modern custom photo gifts that should be a big hit this holiday....