Android apps for children: A plea from parents
Kids’ music download of the week: A free music download for Black History Month
Over on our sister site, Cool Mom Picks, we've shared our favorite picks for Black History Month which include important figures in the civil rights movement, in the arts, and in politics. But there are many other African American heroes whose bravery and...
How do I watermark my photos for free? Easy!
Now that I've started posting photos of my family on the Internet, I've been thinking much more about how to watermark my photos. Thankfully, it's not nearly as complicated as I thought, especially with the help of my go-to photo editing site, PicMonkey. Whether...
Piquing Our Geek: The 3Doodler
With a crew of budding artists in my home, I've often thought about investing in a 3D printer so I could turn their drawings into sculptures. But now with these new amazing gadget, doodles can become a piece of art all at the same time. Meet the 3Doodler, a...
A pre-school foreign language app for future global citizens
It is a known fact that getting kids started early in foreign language study enhances their chances of having success in mastering a second, or even third or fourth language. Having struggled in my own youth with this subject, I have been thrilled to discover the...
Custom Otterbox cases! Finally, cell phone protection in a cool case you can love.
I'm always torn between outfitting my iPhone 5 in a super protective case or popping it in something that's stylish but not as safe. Why must I choose? So how excited am I that Otterbox has launched a new service that allows you to create your own custom case? Very....
Figure: A music-making app for kids that’s not actually for kids. Making it perfect for them.
I get excited watching my kids begin to understand the basics of music composition and creation -- which doesn't mean karaoke to Call Me Maybe in our living room. Okay, it does, but I don't want it to stop there either. If you've got a kid with musical inclinations,...
I cannot tell a lie. I did save your spreadsheets under my hat.
While Mimoco is known for their funky Mimobot flash drives featuring characters from Star Trek, Star Wars, Hello Kitty, Ugly Dolls and Marvel comics, I have to say I'm digging their latest offering just out today: Presidents. Check out the new U.S. Presidents Flash...
This app will have your kids playing with the presidents
If you're looking for a way to get the kids up close and personal with the presidents this Presidents' Day, check out a new app that will have them learning while they play. In fact, in just a short time, they'll probably be teaching you a thing or two about our...
Kids’ music downloads of the week: Almost-free EP’s from Secret Agent 23 Skidoo and Recess Monkey
We love great kids' music. And we love almost-free stuff. So, when two of our very favorite kindie groups offer up downloadable EP's for our families to enjoy at whatever cost we want to pay for it? It makes us very, very happy. Don't miss these two outstanding...
How to take better iPhone photos thanks to Photojojo University. (Meal plan not included.)
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of my iPhone camera. In fact, my lovely DSLR has been collecting dust for years now and I haven't really missed it. But as much as I've learned how to take great iPhone photos on my own, I know there's still so much more I could do....
It’s time to raise the curtain on the coolest Muppet iPhone case
Want to cover your iPhone in something that is most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, and Muppetational? Look no further---this one is perfect for all those Muppet fans, young and old. The Great Muppet Alphabet iPhone case from Society6 features 26...
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Sonos PLAYBAR means amazing sound for your TV and music
We here at Cool Mom Tech are huge fans of Sonos, whose amazing wireless speaker systems are some of our all-time favorites. The awesome sound, the user-friendliness, the fantastic customer service and the gorgeous components all add up to an experience we love. So I...
American Express and Twitter turn hashtags into purchase: A good reason to stay off Twitter when you’re hitting the wine.
I've been impressed with how innovative American Express has been with Twitter, going back to when they first introduced their Card Sync technology over the holidays that gave cardmembers automatic discounts credit to their account just for using hashtags. (Liz got a...
Last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas using tech
This year, my husband and I decided to have a low key Valentine's Day, which is perfectly fine with me since I'm busy printing hundreds of last-minute classroom valentines for my kids. I'm probably still going to buy a little gift because well, I just can't help...
Kids’ music download of the week: Valentine
Valentine's Day is almost upon us, and while there are certainly more than a few love songs out there to sing, there's one especially sweet one for kids from Cool Mom Picks' favorite Charity and the JAMband that we think you'll want to download this week. Titled...
Gogobot books travel, hotels and restaurants right from your Android. Yay for spontaneity!
Let's just imagine that I'm standing on a street corner, chatting with a friend on my Android phone and suddenly she says "Hey, let's go to Paris this weekend, stay in an reasonably-priced hotel, eat at some fabulously-reviewed restaurant and send pictures to all our...
A free baby book app for those of us not so good with the baby book books
The other day I was cleaning out my daughter's closet and I came across her baby book. About the first six months of her life were complete, but after that, it was pretty spotty. I will say that looking at digital baby book options available now, I bet I would've been...
The PlugBug World makes the friendly skies 167% friendlier for Mac users
I have probably recommended the PlugBug Duo Charger for my fellow Mac and iPhone users more than nearly any other gadget, besides maybe my portable battery. It's journeyed with me across four continents, and multiple business trips, and saved the life (or at least the...
A seriously fabulous surge protector for travelers. (Yes, we called a surge protector “fabulous”)
While surge protectors aren't particularly the sexiest tech gadgets out there, when you're in need of one, you realize just how important they are. We've covered a slew of great ones on Cool Mom Tech, including this awesome Expandable Surge Protector, this Pivot Power...
So, who is your iPhone wearing?
Always a fan of sturdy, stylish Griffin iPhone cases, I'm so excited to get a look at their limited edition designer series from some super cool illustrators and graphic designers. What, you wouldn't let your iPhone out naked in the winter, would you? While there are...
Texting without borders with Sendboo. Magnifique!
My kids are really lucky to have cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles all nearby, but I missed out on having that big extended family around, with so many relatives in Korea. While we keep up over email and the occasional phone call, the language barrier sometimes...
How do you scrub an embarrassing Facebook post? Welcome to SimpleWash.
We've all had times on Facebook when we have read status updates that just make us cringe. A friend's drunken bridesmaid night, perhaps? Or maybe...you yourself have posted something that you now realize is not something you want up there for eternity. Well, without...
Take a surprise trip for Valentine’s Day with Jet Blue’s 2 day huge sale
I think there's nothing more romantic for a busy couple of parents than a surprise weekend away, should you be able to swing the childcare. I was not joking when I suggested 2 Paris tickets in our Valentine's Gift Guide on Cool Mom Picks! So when I saw Jet Blue's 2...