The fantastic new Cat in the Hat Read and Learn app: Mr. Geisel would totally approve.
We're all pretty picky when it comes to kids' ebooks around here, but when you're adapting a classic from my own childhood like Dr. Seuss, my standards skyrocket. Even so, I am wildly impressed with the brand new Cat in the Hat Read and Learn app for kids, just out...
Brain Dots: A brain teaser of an app that proves you may not be smarter than fifth grader.
When the director of our ad team, Lisa, tells me to try a new app, I know it's going to be a good one. She has good taste. And this time it's Brain Dots (for iOS and Android) which happens to be fun, challenging, infuriating, and sometimes totally deflating. But did I...
Capture the action of summer with the new VTech Kidizoom Action Cam for kids
Ever since my husband showed the kids the GoPro videos he took while mountain biking, they've wanted to take the same kind of cool action videos, even if all they're doing is riding a scooter down the driveway. And since we're not so keen on handing over a $300...
Play Date’s Ninja Pajamas: Kids’ music download of the week
When you're setting the tone for bedtime, a lullaby or two can do the trick. . .that is, until the kids consider themselves too old for such sweetness. So even if they're still heading off to slumberland with their favorite lovey, a couple of nightlights, and a few...
The new SPIbelt Performance Series – Bring your gihugic phone on the run.
I've raved about the SPIbelt sport belt in the past because, well, it's fantastic. And since mine was with by my side (literally) through another half Ironman race last month, I was really excited to check out a possible upgrade, their new SPIbelt Performance Series...
Wear your heart emoji on your feet
I'm officially an emoji convert which means I text them, I tweet them (gasp!), and soon thanks to these awesome custom emoji sneakers, I might even be wearing them on my feet. Yes, I've added these to my wish list and it's like I don't even know who I am anymore, but...
The over-the-shoulder iPhone 6 holder
I can't tell you how often I find myself tossing my phone in my gigantic bag then searching for a it a few seconds or minutes later. Or sticking it in my pocket. Then pulling it out. Repeat 4501 times every day. That's why I'm pretty sure this Tory Burch iPhone 6 case...
These are the Droid headphones you’ve been looking for
I have to tell you that I'm not even the biggest Star Wars fan (I know, I know), but these new Star Wars headphones by SMS Audio might just change my mind. These are actually the 2nd edition of SMS Audio's Star Wars headphones that were announced at CES 2015 and...
How to repost an Instagram photo: A comparison of the 3 top #regram apps
We have gotten a lot of questions about how to properly repost an Instagram photo on your own feed, and no surprise, there are a ton of apps to help you do just that. Yes, you can technically just screenshot the photo, upload it to your own feed, and just tag it with...
4 cool apps and websites to help your kids learn more about the moon on National Moon Day
Seeing as how we live in an age where everything from Nutella to x has its own national day, I should not be surprised that today is National Moon Day. At least it celebrates something totally real and inspirational, and if it's marketing anything, it's marketing an...
The Remix Mini: An Android PC you can hold in your hands
At a time when it seems like our favorite gadgets are getting bigger, not smaller (hello, iPhone 6+) it's pretty cool to discover the Remix Mini -- an incredible new computer that you can easily hold in your hand. Seriously. Everything about the Mini kind of blows me...
The Moon is Made of Cheese by Danny Weinkauf: Kids’ music download of the week
Pluto may have gotten all the press last week, but tomorrow marks the 46th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin setting foot on the moon back in 1969. So in honor of National Moon Day--which, yes, is an actual unofficial holiday--we have a great tune to...
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The new Apple iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, and iOS 7 announcement: Everything you need to know.
We've been closely following the anticipated updates to the iPhone, and today we learned about them in detail with Apple's launch, as expected, of the brand new iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, and iOS 7. (Whoo!) Here's the scoop on what's new, what these gadgets can do for you,...
Removing your info from sites like Spokeo: Reader Q+A
I read your post on removing your information from Spokeo and have a question: How often do you need to go there and remove yourself? Also, is anyone doing anything to protect citizens' privacy? Displaying this information without an individual's consent should be a...
Are babies too young for apps? A discussion parents need to have.
Our regular readers may notice that we don't tend to feature apps for babies and toddlers on Cool Mom Tech. Last night, our editor-in-chief Liz Gumbinner explained why, as she joined a smart panel on HuffPost Live to talk about apps for babies, and the...
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Queen Bee in Paris: Explore France with this illustrated ebook and travel guide for kids
I've vowed that someday we're going to take our kids to Paris like I did on a brief, very memorable weekend there in college (ooh, the croissants) but it's not on the schedule yet. While we save up our money, I've been letting my kids play with the Queen Bee in Paris...
The Misfit Flash Link: Track your activity, control your music, take a selfie. Yes, you read that correctly.
There are no shortage of activity trackers on the market, with new ones like the Misfit Flash Link being added every day. It's hard to keep up! But unlike the other wearable tech devices we've seen, this one appears to go beyond tracking your steps and sleep like...
Got a budding shutterbug? Grab this photo 101 book by National Geographic Kids
I am pretty sure that it's written somewhere in the fine print of the Parenthood Contract that we're supposed to take tons of photos of our kids. So it's always a nice bonus when the subjects of our countless pics develop their own interest in the camera -- beyond...
Training for a marathon? Why yes. On Netflix.
I will never have the 26. 2 sticker on my car, because let's be honest here, the only marathon I'll ever be training for is right on my television. That is why I need this hilarious shirt in my life. I always find myself cracking up at pretty much everything at Look...
Love apps? Why not marry them to your home decor.
I dug these end tables right away when I saw them on Design Milk -- vaguely mid-century lines, clean design, nice contrast between the natural wooden legs and the black or white top. Basically, my furniture style to a tee. Then I took a closer look and realized whoa,...
Peri GoCharge: A mobile charger that’s strong enough for a man, but made for a woman.
When I think of a mobile charger that's made for a woman I think, why? What does it do differently? (Don't answer that question, Kristen.) And then I checked out the gold GoCharge from Peri and I totally get it. Related: Our 5 essential portable chargers The...
The new See First Facebook Feature: How to take control back over your Facebook feed again. Yay!
For awhile now, Facebook has been using ranking to order the stories in your news feed, which means you might be missing a lot of updates and posts from your friends and favorite pages. We can't tell you how many times we've heard from readers that they haven't been...
Sharks by Candy Band: Kids’ music download of the week
Though Shark Week is winding down, our kids' obsession with those toothy creatures of the deep is still going strong. So in honor of our fine-finned friends, we've got a song with bite (ha) from Detroit kindie punk rockers, Candy Band. And yes, it really is punk rock....
A fabulous bracelet that just so happens to charge your phone
There's no shortage of stylish tech these days. Tory Burch FitBit bracelets, cool keychain chargers, and gorgeous USB necklaces, just to name a few. And now, a lightning cable bracelet courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff. Isn't is fabulous? Hidden inside this hot bracelet is...
Moshi makes the perfect laptop bag for small tech and big style
With terms like workcation trending lately, it's becoming increasingly obvious that modern parents mix work and play and family pretty seamlessly. Or, try to. In fact, Liz and Kristen were just talking on a recent episode of their Spawned podcast about how their...
Let kids be their own cake boss with the Motion Math: Cupcake! app
Since my kids have been out of school for over a month, I'm on the lookout for ways to keep their minds engaged. My latest find is the Motion Math: Cupcake! app, and it's been a huge hit around here. We've lauded Motion Math apps before, and while this one's...
Can Kokoon EEG wireless headphones help you get better sleep?
Ever since becoming parents, it's the thing that so many of us crave, covet and perhaps miss the most about our pre-kid lives: sleep, glorious sleep. And on Cool Mom Tech, we're all about sharing helpful tips and tech for getting better sleep. Because, let's face it,...