#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...
Tech Tips & Tricks to Make Life (Way) Easier
9 of the easiest steps towards more sustainable living, thanks to tech
As fans of the planet--and yeah, humanity in general--we're always looking for ways to live more sustainably and to help our kids be more aware of it too. And as we've all discovered over the years, it doesn't have to be about massive life changes or suddenly turning...
6 smart, easy tips for teaching kids photography
I'm often asked for tips for teaching kids photography, because as my friends know, it's one of my favorite things in the world. Whenever my son asks to use my camera to take a photo, I do whatever I can to maintain my chill. Meanwhile, inside I'm giggling, clicking...
Is it safe to use a keyboard cover on a computer?
I have used a funky purple keyboard cover (specifically, one of these iSkin covers) for the past few years but was recently told by the technician at the Apple Genius Bar that it's not always safe to use a keyboard cover on a computer. In fact, I was going to ruin my...
Even More Coolness. Enjoy!
Keep calm and carry on this holiday, with the Spire anti-stress tracker.
If you're considering a fitness tracker purchase this winter -- especially with the holiday food and party season coming up, yeesh! -- there's a new device on the market you may want to consider. While most fitness trackers will calculate your steps and calories...
Bond creates, sends, and signs gorgeous, holiday photo cards for you. Put away those pens!
Sending holiday photo cards is as much a part of our holiday season as sugar cookies, sparkling lights, hot cocoa, and chestnuts roasting on an open fire -- or at least listening to Nat King Cole croon about it. I always look forward to seeing my friends and their...
Baby’s first retro gaming remote
Since we first featured the wooden iPhone baby teethers at 3Princesses Store on Etsy a few years ago (has it really been that long?), they've added a whole slew of cool geeky baby gifts that just so happen to be super affordable too. As in $12. For a handmade toy?...
Smart luggage from Bluesmart can change the travel game. (Which is different than the game of Are We There Yet.)
We have smart everything these days, from crockpots you can turn on remotely to get dinner started, to thermostats you turn down while you're away on vacation. And now we've come across another incredible smart gadget called Bluesmart luggage that could change the way...
Beau Paris by Lori Henriques: Kids’ music download of the week
We are still reeling over the events that happened in Paris on Friday and struggling with how much to share with our kids of varying ages. We hope our post, How to talk to your kids about the tragedy in Paris, has helped you find resources to help your own family....
How to use tech to help the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks
As we watched the events in Paris unfold on the news last night, we were shocked and horrified, and immediately wondering what we could do. We're feeling especially thankful for technology and social media today, which has made us feel a little less helpless in the...
7 of the best photo storage options for families with tons of pics on different devices: Reader Q + A
Hi Cool Mom Tech, Have you written about a tech solution that gathers photos from all the family computers and phones into one place for backup purposes? - James We've been exactly where you are, James: looking at all the options and scratching our heads, wondering...
The Garmin Vivofit by Jonathan Adler: Ooh, fitness trackers are getting fancy.
A few years ago, you could spot someone wearing a big, black, rubber band-looking fitness tracker a mile away. I'm so happy that fashion has integrated its way very nicely when it comes to wearable tech, and I'm especially thankful for designers who are getting in the...
8 simple, smart tips to help work-at-home parents crush productivity and get more done in less time.
There are two things folks typically say when you tell them that you work from home. The first is: You’re so lucky. You get to be in your pajamas all day and wake up whenever you want! Uh, sure. And the second is something along the lines of, I wouldn’t get anything...
Gratitude by Mista Cookie Jar: Kids’ music download of the week
Before the noise of the holidays gets too loud and distracting, I totally recommend you download this upbeat, Motown-flavored tune that will remind you that this Thanksgiving, the sentiment is all about Gratitude. Sung by funky favorites of mine, Mista Cookie Jar and...
Because nothing says good morning like a sexy man with a French accent. Which is actually bonjour. Whatever.
Is there really anyone who's happy to hear an alarm go off in the morning? Granted, mine is usually a kid yelling for breakfast or siblings fighting, but still. Whether it's a loud beep or a screaming baby, that's just no way to wake up. But a sexy man with the accent...
The new limited-edition CSA images smart phone cases by Speck: Cool art that keeps your phone safe too
It's really no surprise that Speck smart phone cases are so popular with smart phone users, including us. They're thoughtfully designed to keep your phone safe. But their new limited-edition CSA images cases just added a whole new feature to the mix: Style. This...