Cool tech gifts for men and women under $25: 2015 Tech Gift Guide
For our final installment of our 2015 Tech Gift Guide, we've got lots and lots of cool tech gifts for men and women under $25. Yes, you read that correctly. And no, we're not talking about stocking stuffers, folks. These are awesome gifts that would be most...
Stylish touchscreen gloves from Verloop: Because winter is coming
A few weeks ago I was at one of my favorite local boutiques picking up a birthday gift for a friend when I eyed these stylish touchscreen gloves from Verloop. Turns out, Liz had them on her list too, so these get a double Cool Mom Tech seal of approval. I'm a big fan...
Cool Hanukkah music for kids: Challah-lalala by Mister G, our kids’ music download of the week
If you're searching for some cool Hanukkah music for the kids beyond Adam Sandler (though hey, we love that song), check out one of our favorite bilingual tunes of the past few years, Choco-lalala by Mister G. It's gone kosher with its remake as Challah-lalala. (Get...
Cool designer tech gifts for the stylish woman on the go : 2015 Tech Gift Guide
You know how we like the pretty things, mama. We can't help it, we're suckers for great design, especially when combined with smart tech. So we're excited to share some of our favorite stylish tech gift finds this year for that cool plugged-in woman on your list....
14 cool custom photo gifts for everyone on your holiday list: 2015 Holiday Tech Guide
Next up in our 2015 Holiday Tech Gift Guide series, we’ve put together 14 really cool custom photo gifts for anyone on your list We're talking sleek photo books, unique prints, amazing keepsakes, even a tasty photo treat or two -- basically, more reasons to finally do...
The relentless pursuit of tech toy perfection
You know that same commercial they run every Christmas where someone rich gives someone else rich a Lexus wrapped in a big red bow? Well that's about as likely to happen around here as Lexus retiring that ad (ha) but now there's a more affordable alternative for a...
The Hubble Telescope Advent Calendar: Who says faith + science don’t mix?
While we always share the coolest advent calendars on Cool Mom Picks each year, though none might be quite so 21st century as the genius, photo-a-day Hubble Telescope Advent Calendar. Visit the Atlantic online each day for a new, remarkable photo from Hubble, starting...
First cell phones for kids: 12 features and considerations to help you find the perfect one.
We're continuing our series about kids and cell phones on behalf of our sponsor, the premium authorized Verizon retailer, Cellular Sales, because wow, do parents need help with this! And by parents, we mean, ourselves too! Because we know first-hand that once you say...
16 really cool STEM toys and gifts for kids: 2015 Tech Gift Guide
We love toys for kids that are educational too, which is why we're so happy to share of these some favorite cool STEM toys and gifts for kids as the next installment in our 2015 Holiday Tech Gift Guide series. And we’re extra happy to share this guide on behalf of our...
Scribble Creative Book Maker app: Let kids become instant authors and illustrators
I'm pretty measured about letting my kids use my iPad, especially when they could be playing outside, practicing their instruments or learning their fifth language. Ha. In truth, I'm all about balance in our household, and I'm definitely a fan of apps that let kids...
Cool gifts for photographers: 2015 Tech Gift Guide
Next up in our 2015 Holiday Tech Gift Guide series, we’ve put together some of the coolest, gotta-have gifts for photographers. We're talking cameras, gadgets, accessories -- everything a photog would be happy to snap up. (Ha!) Even a few surprises. Whether the...
All That Krampus Wants by The Hipwaders: Kids’ music download of the week
You may know Dasher and Dancer, but only a few of us grew up with knowledge of der Krampus the horned creature in German folklore who kept kids in line way better than some elf on a shelf could ever do. But since the Krampus is about to get his own movie, we suspect...
Tech Tips & Tricks to Make Life (Way) Easier
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...
10 cool things Siri can do for you. Including make you wonder where she’s been all your life.
I have to be honest: Siri and I aren't all that close. I usually only call on her, well, when I need to call someone else. Call home. Call The Folks. Call Yvette, mobile. But this thin rapport is not iPhone's fancy personal assistant's fault. Siri, honey, it's not...
Gmail auto-advance: The best time-saving feature of Gmail, ever
As someone who gets literally hundreds and hundreds of emails a day (note to everyone I know: sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet), I have been going absolutely nuts figuring out if there was some sort of Gmail shortcut to allow me to simply delete the message,...
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#ShopSmall with some of our favorite stylish, small tech accessory companies.
Since we've always loved supporting indie makers and small brands, the entire Small Business Saturday effort, and cool tech...well, how awesome that it all comes together today! If you're supporting the #ShopSmall effort, here are some of our favorite smaller tech...
10 of the best shopping apps to put some yay in your holidays. (Holidyays?)
Each year around this time, we love sharing our favorite shopping apps with you. Because who doesn't love going shopping and landing a fab deal? Exactly. And how much do you love it when you land that fab deal in the middle of the madness that is holiday shopping...
The coolest of the Black Friday online tech deals
Looking for the best Black Friday online deals? We're paring the down for you right here. Because we're all about shopping in pjs today and spending a little more time with our families. Or leftover pie. Or possibly both. Just remember that all of these Black Friday...
Happy Thanksgiving, cool geeky moms!
Wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. We’ll be unplugging to enjoy some time with our families today, but we'll be back tomorrow with our annual round-up of the best Black Friday tech deals, plus more of our 2015 Tech Gift Guide. In the meantime, check out this Lego...
Sponsored Message: Dot and Dash robots from Wonder Workshop just got a whole lot cooler
This is a sponsored message from Wonder Workshop With so many parents looking for STEM toys for their kids this holiday, it's worth checking out Wonder Workshop, makers of the awesome Dot and Dash robots that teach kids some fantastic skills and let them get really...
Let the StoryCorps app capture stories of your family’s history this holiday. The result is really beautiful.
When I'm driving around running errands, I usually have NPR on the radio, unless I'm listening to Spawned, of course. The stories that almost always end up with me in tears, searching for a Kleenex in the console, are the reports from StoryCorps which present such...
The coolest tech gifts for travelers: 2015 Tech Gift Guide
We are so happy to present our 2015 holiday tech gift guide, where we get to share with you the coolest, most fun, most gifty of the giftiest tech gifts for everyone you love on your list, starting with some of our favorites: The coolest tech gifts for travelers....
7 cool things you can do with MiniDrones. You know, beyond flying them into trees.
We're seeing drones at the top of a lot of tween and teen holiday wish lists this year. And really, we're not surprised. It's pretty amazing what you can do with these super cool gadgets. Let's just say these are not the remote control planes we grew up with. They're...
How to know if your child is ready for a cell phone: 5 questions to ask yourself. Then answer, honestly.
One of the most frequent questions we're asked at Cool Mom Tech is at what age we think kids are ready to get their first cell phones. And, well, the short answer is... it depends. Unfortunately, it's not an easy fill in a number here answer. Because it's not an easy...
A portable charger for iPhone that’s as practical as it is pretty
I feel like I've become the queen of portable chargers around here, which is a good thing since I never leave home without one. Okay, often more than one. I am sad to say that I just can't recommend my formerly beloved Mophie charging case any longer, since as...
The Bluetooth label maker that lets you create and print straight from your phone. Type-A heaven!
The geek in me is coming out strong, you guys. I'm a little embarrassed about how excited I am about the new Epson LabelWorks LW600-P Bluetooth label maker which I recently got a chance to try out (thanks Epson!) and while "LW600-P" doesn't exactly roll right off the...
Kids’ Table free download for Thanksgiving, from members of Recess Monkey, The Harmonica Pocket, and Johnny Bregar
We like to joke about the poor kids who get stuck sitting over at the kids' table on Thanksgiving when, really, they are all having a blast on their own without having to listen to all the boring grownups talk about boring grownup things. And that's the spirit behind...