Why should iPhone users get all the cool accessories?
It sometime takes Android and Blackberry users just a wee bit of time to be able to jump on the same cool smartphone accessory trend as the iPhone users. Increasingly, that's becoming less of an issue. The Juicies Colorful Micro USB cable comes in 10 colorful (as...
5 Gorgeous, simple iPad stands for every budget and style
I tend to use my iPad on the go, keeping it encased and well protected. But lately, I find we're using it more at home for audio playlists or movies for the kids. So I've been on a bit of an iPad stand kick, and wow, there are some great options out there. -Liz ...
Windows Phone users, do you feel special? Pandora says you are.
Great news for all you faithful Windows phone folks, especially if you love your tunes. The uber-popular music streaming service Pandora is offering not only free, but ad-free, streaming for Windows phone users. And only for Windows phone users. exclusively. So...
4 of this season’s hottest fashion trends bring big style to your smartphone
Now that spring has finally sprung (fingers crossed!), our dark iPhone covers are in desperate need of a spring overhaul. Move over chevrons, we've got 4 of the hottest new spring Fashion trends worth looking at, in the form of new iPhone and Android cases to keep...
Make your Instagram feed your screensaver with Screenstagram
As much as I love Instagram (and boy do we love Instagram), there are days that are so busy that I just don't get the chance to see what great--or silly--shots my friends are posting. But now that my Instagram feed can easily become my MacBook screensaver, I can...
DIY Washi Phone Charger – crafty, techy genius.
I am so not a DIY type. But when it comes to this little bit of crafty tech genius, I'm on it. At Sew Trashy, I was thrilled to find this DIY Washi Tape Apple Charger project. Especially considering I'm in a household where there is much, um...discussion about who...
The new and improved iMac: iWant!
It seems like there is a big Apple announcement every other month, which is fine by me, because it's pretty clear what an Apple devotee I am. Its most recent design revelation, the new iMac, just released, is yet another product I need to set up a "fund" for and...
The XD Design Solar Window Charger is one more reason to yearn for sunny days
If there's one tech trend we're excited about, it's the increasing number of solar chargers (and not just because cord nests that grow around our outlets make us crazy). Now there's one more I discovered and it's not just smart, it's pretty. Hey, I like pretty! ...
Awesome gift for techies – a personalized USB drive like you’ve never seen
I've seen USB drives that could be engraved, imprinted, or otherwise customized with your name or logo. But I've never seen anything quite like this. San Francisco's Kayla Campbell makes personalized USB drives that no one will ever mistake for someone else's. Choose...
6 smart tips for managing your kids’ screen time
With a second grader in the house who is increasingly reliant on the computer for homework and projects, I'm finding myself becoming much more vigilant about what he's doing when online, and researching ways to be better about monitoring screen and game time online....
Kids’ music download of the week: Bloom
We see it in the light sky after dinner. We feel it in the air that doesn't require us to zip up coats anymore. And we can see it in the green buds poking their heads out of the earth. Spring is here! Celebrate its arrival with this pretty song from a long-time Cool...
We stand for pretty phone stands
If you need a simple and elegant docking station for your Samsung Galaxy or iPhone, we think this one will make you stand at attention. These stylish phone stands from Phonetastique on Etsy are made of laser-etched acrylic and designed to hold your Samsung Galaxy or...
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You can’t lose with these cool video-game rugs
Need a special gift for that little gamer in your life? Then check out some must-see room decor that will earn you high scores for sure. Harmonden's "pixel" crochet pieces make great throw rugs or bright wall hangings for the kid obsessed with Super Mario, Minecraft,...
Instagram meets Polaroid. And iPhonographers swoon.
I've seen such cool ways to turn my favorite Instagram photos into works of art for the wall, coasters for my drinks, pillows for my couch, even edible Instagram chocolate bars...for my belly. But, one of the neatest products takes my favorite Instagram shots and...
A sneak peek at the new Disney Infinity gaming platform
Earlier this year, we gave our readers a heads up on the new Disney Infinity platform that so many parents (and the gaming world at large) are looking forward to. And now there's a more info plus a sneak preview video that, well, you might want to keep away from your...
Teaching kids foreign languages with a most genius interactive app
Finding nifty little apps of merit for the kids can be a chore all on its own. Every so often though we come across sweet and simple apps that not only entertain them but that also impress us. Color Genius for iOS does just that. It's really the simple concept...
How to get a better flash with your smartphone photos
Anyone who loves smartphone photography knows that the flash isn't one of the better features of most camera phones. I'm always looking for better ways to take flash photography, and here's one trick, for both iPhone and Android, that's promising. While there are some...
Samsung Galaxy Cases with a handy rotary dial
No, the Samsung Galaxy isn't walking away from the 21st century touch screen. At least, not on the screen. How great are these Samsung Galaxy rotary phone cases? Available at photographer Kim DeGooyer's Semi Sweet Studios shop on Etsy, I love that they're...
How to get rid of unwanted cell phone calls? Lookup+ to the rescue
Even though I'm on the Do-Not-Call registry, I sometimes get the one-off unwanted cell phone call from a telemarketer that I wish I could block, because it always seems to call the moment we sit down for dinner. While I have come to accept that a few might slip...
Help save the world with photography
Giving money to a great cause feels good, but giving children the power to change their community is even better. We love how this project uses photography to make the world a more beautiful place. The 100cameras project on WeDidIt is like a Kickstarter to do more...
Picture perfect papercraft cameras!
Whether you need props for your party photo booth, you're throwing a baby shower for your favorite shutterbug, or you just need an adorable place to store your paperclips, these sweet papercraft cameras are just a click away! Well, and some cutting and folding and...
SnapCat app, ready to pounce when your kid screws up on Snapchat
With two tweens, I'm increasingly aware of all the trouble they might get into using social media like Instagram, Facebook, and especially Snapchat. A.K.A. "the sexting app"--eep! Even if it is just an accidental lapse in judgment, it takes only one shared photo from...
Kids’ music download for Autism Awareness Month: Love Me for Who I Am
Every day is Autism Awareness Day for families who have a child on the spectrum. But during the month of April, which is Autism Awareness Month, we all can raise our voices to let the world know about these special kids. So how about we raise them while singing this...
How to fix your fraying phone and lightning cables
This week I looked at my definitely plugged-in MacBook, and realized it wasn't charging. Surely the entirely frayed wire at the base had something to do with that? Mac users in particular are famiilar with the annoying ease at which the cables and connectors fall...