Happy 0x07DC!
For those of you with computer geeks, programmers, or binary groupies on your holiday list (What? There have to be a few out there.) have we got the calendar for you. This Hexadecimal 2012 calendar was designed using HEX decimals from the clever artists at Etsy's The...
4 cool cameras you’ll always want around your neck
Photography geeks--have we got the bling for you. I'm usually not the kind of person to wear a piece of jewelry that announces to the world what my hobbies are, but cameras are cooler than laptops (at least in some circles). Here are four awesome pieces of camera...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Santa needs a trim
Usually opening the Advent Calendar is the biggest thing my kids do on December 1st, but this year, they gave Santa a haircut. And a shave. And then dyed his hair pink. And none of it put them on Santa's Naughty List. Yes, Toca Boca, one of our favorite app designers...
Cool tech from PRODUCT (RED) to help support World AIDS Day
While the idea of shopping to help eradicate AIDS may seem a little incongruous, the truth is, The PRODUCT (RED) program has raised nearly $200 million for the UN Global fund over the years. A lot of that comes from company donations. Here, just a few of the awesome...
Life of George: the competitive LEGO iPhone game
Ask my son to write up his Christmas list, and he'll hand you the LEGO catalog with about a hundred things circled. While I love watching him sit and build everything from the Space Shuttle to a mulitcolored house for all his LEGO mini figures, there is a new game in...
What is OnStar? A whole lot of awesomeness for your car, that’s what.
OnStar and I are getting married. Our courtship was brief--a weekend trial period--but know I know he's the one for me. If you're not familiar, OnStar is a mobile concierge connected to your rear view mirror that serves as your copilot while you ride. Up until...
The Leapfrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet–What to do when you can’t find one.
Holy Cabbage Patch 1983 redux, parents! When we named the Leapfrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet to our 10 hot holiday gifts of 2011 list, we knew it would be hot, but we had no idea how many parents would be emailing us in a panic, trying to track one down for...
Sol Republic Headphones – good listening for all
When I tried on the brand new Sol Republic Headphones at a holiday press preview recently, it was love at first listen. If you like the Beats by Dr. Dre style of headphone but could live without the headphones-or-car-payment price tag, you've found your cans. CEO...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Jennie Garth
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, we're thrilled to welcome cool mom of 3 and actress Jennie Garth, whose kids like some of our own favorite apps! My kids love Cookie and Cake Doodle. They love to...
The gift tag that will make your thumbs twitch with longing
If you grew up playing Tetris on your Game Boy during family road trips, these adorkable gift tags are probably making your thumbs twitch right now. Just look at those juicy red buttons. And how fun and awesomely ironic would it be to tie one onto the box of a kid's...
This geeky princess bow is a peach
If you've got a Super Mario fan or a member of Team Unicorn in the house, here's a fabulous stocking stuffer to show her 8-bit pride. And you get bonus points for wearing fuse beads as fashion. The 8 Bit Bow is a cute and subtle way to wear your geekery. You can go...
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...
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Azeca takes Bluetooth to a whole new level
Whenever I open a particular junk drawer in my kitchen, I am confronted with a tangle of cords from the fifteen pairs of earbuds that my husband and I have accumulated over the years. (Yes, for some reason, we've kept the ones we've gotten on airplanes). This...
Purl Jam
Want to look cool but keep warm while rocking out? Get hooked on these hand-crocheted headphones to turn the awesome up to 11. These hand-made crocheted earmuffs by California artist Traci Medeiros-Bagan may look vintage, but they conceal perfectly functional...
Take the subway. Take the bus. Take the stroller?
We already think HopStop is a lifesaver for city-dwellers and city-goers. HopStop helps you navigate 62 major cities using detailed directions that walk you through one public transit system to the next. We even love that their directions conveniently tell how much...
Earbuds for your wrist. Not your ears.
It used to be that the words "geeky jewelry" conjured up some sort of computer motherboard earrings in my head and if you wanted to find the truly cool stuff, you really had to search around. So it's nice to see tech-inspired pieces hitting the mainstream, like this...
Kids’ music download of the week: Oh, How You’ve Grown
I know I'm not the only one realizing that December begins in just days and wonders, Where did the year go? But, when I look at my kids, there is no question that they've aged another year which may explain why a brand new song from Frances England is hitting me smack...
Ever nursed in a public restroom? Then you’ll want this app.
If you've ever tried to hold a baby on your lap and change their diaper or breastfeed all from the oh-so inconvenient, uncomfortable, and unsanitary stall of a public bathroom, then this app is for you. Traveling with babies--or doing holiday shopping with them in...
5 Reasons to ditch the DSLR for an Olympus PEN
Once I made the jump from a point and shoot camera to my Nikon D40 DSLR, I thought I'd never go back. I love my Nikon. But if I'm honest, I have to admit that some days it's way too much to lug around for a day of casual photo-ops.So when I was given the chance to try...
Black Friday Tech Deals – The best of the techy best
Holiday shopping is a great time to stock up on technology for the family as gifts. There are so many Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals this year, it's hard to keep track! We'll be tweeting them as they come in from our @coolmomtech and @coolmompicks Twitter...
Giving thanks. And hope.
While today is the day we think about all we have to be grateful are, so many of our thoughts turn towards those who have less than us. As you start thinking about all those new gifts and gadgets under the tree (or Menorah) this year, we wanted to offer up a nice way...
Three videos that expand the meaning of Thanksgiving beyond the dinner table
With all the talk about what's for dinner, I can't blame my kids for thinking that Thanksgiving is mostly about the turkey, mashed potatoes and pie---oh, and something about Pilgrims too. That's why in between the turkey and the pie, we'll settle down to watch a few...
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...
The perfect road trip app for any egocentric toddler
One of my kids' favorite things to do on my iPad is flip through all the pictures and search for photos of themselves. Yes, they're self-centered like that. So you can imagine their sheer joy at this newest app which makes their shining little faces the star of the...