Finally, Gmail Undo Send has been gifted to all. Pack it in, typos!
Think about the last email you sent off in haste. Maybe it had a ridiculous typo. Or, worse, you spilled out all your anger or hurt feelings across the QWERTY instead of taking a breath -- or a night's sleep -- before hitting send. Ugh. The worst. Basically, we've all...
Tiggly Words spells out fun while kids learn this summer
With school out for the summer, I know that many of us will be letting our kids have a bit more screen time during these long, less-scheduled days. And if you'd like that time to be educational, at least some of the time, definitely check out the brand new Tiggly...
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The Instagram 7.0 update is practically begging you to travel
Oh, Instagram. Just when we think we couldn't love you more, you go an pull something like this? Yes, our fave photo social media app just got a really cool update that will help you discover new places and may just revitalize the way your travel this globe. Instagram...
Tips from a pro for taking better family vacation photos. Good timing, right?
If you're like us, you're counting down the days to a summer vacation, whether it's a weekend at the grandparents' place or something bigger. Either way, hopefully it means sleeping in late (kids willing), lazy days, catching up on books and of course, lots and lots...
How to get your kids a free coding education this summer from Microsoft.
School's out (finally). Time to really sink into summer's sun and fun. But for many parents, summer also means tackling this gnawing question, how are we going to keep these children entertained? Well, for your tech-head kid, we're happy to discover Microsoft...
Setting up email for kids: 11 essential things to teach them first — that you probably haven’t thought about.
When I finally broke down and got my daughter an email account (all my friends have one! actually does work sometimes) we had the long, requisite discussions about safety, etiquette, and responsibility. But wow, it turns out there's so much more than that. Especially...
The smart bulb with a speaker built right in: A bright new trend in mash-up technology.
Question: How many Beyoncés does it take to screw in a light bulb? Answer: As many as you're in the mood for, because these rad LED light bulbs are also Bluetooth wireless speakers. So basically whatever strikes your fancy when you're turning them on, whether...
Kids Music Download of the Week: Home When I Hold You by Alastair Moock, a song every parent should hear.
After spending your Father's Day celebrating with the special dads in your family's life, take a few quiet moments to enjoy a song from one very special dad, writing one heck of a special song. Singer-songwriter Alastair Moock. Home When I Hold You reminds our kids...
Last minute gift idea: 6 great video editing apps that let you easily send something more sentimental than a card
One of our favorite last-minute suggestions for sentimental Father's Day gifts (and any gift really) has been to make a short, shareable video that you can create easily. While video editing used to reserved for professionals with zillions of dollars worth of...
The Kids Stay in the Picture: A pre-Father’s Day brunch event with Cool Mom Tech and Amazon Cloud Drive
As admittedly heavy Amazon Prime users, we can't believe we didn't know about the free access all Prime members have to Amazon Cloud Drive. And we can't believe how many other in-the-know friends weren't aware either. (Hey, Prime isn't just for free shipping and...
New Moleskine Timepage app for iPhone is about beauty and brains. We like that combo.
First, let's get this out of the way: There's an ongoing tomayto-tomahto situation around the correct way to pronounce the popular notebook-maker Moleskine -- is it skin or skine? The official response according to the company is, your way is the right way. So now, no...
Tech Tips & Tricks to Make Life (Way) Easier
Social Fixer makes Facebook more like the Facebook you wish Facebook was.
If your Facebook page is hardly recognizable now with all those sponsored posts, unfiltered feeds and frankly, status updates from people you don't need to hear from every hour on the hour, then a neat plug-in I just found may be just what you need. Social Fixer...
How to green your tech: Earth Day is the perfect excuse
Every year when Earth Day comes around, I have this sudden urge to recycle everything in my house and start wearing hemp clothing. OK, maybe not that extreme, but there are many things I could be doing to be a little more energy efficient and environmentally...
6 smart tips for managing your kids’ screen time
With a second grader in the house who is increasingly reliant on the computer for homework and projects, I'm finding myself becoming much more vigilant about what he's doing when online, and researching ways to be better about monitoring screen and game time online....
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Geeky gifts for gamers: 6 fun ideas for Father’s Day and beyond.
Okay procrastinators. It may be a little late to order something awesome online for Father's Day...or maybe not! Check for shipping options for some of these cool geeky gifts for your favorite gamer, or just bookmark it for future gift ideas. There are always...
Life management tip: How to turn off Twitter notifications during certain hours using sleep settings
I was going through my settings on Twitter recently to tweak something, and I never realized it, but there's a way to turn off your Twitter notifications during pre-set hours only. And if I just discovered this for the first time, then I'm probably not the only one....
Make a splash this summer with the JBL Charge 2+ portable Bluetooth speaker
We've covered plenty of portable, Bluetooth speakers here at Cool Mom Tech, but I think the brand new JBL Charge 2+ basically blew all the other ones right out of the water. Heh. The JBL Charge 2+ is already getting plenty of use at our house and summer just started!...
Avakai dolls: beautiful handmade wooden toys with a magical tech twist
At first glance, the gorgeous handmade Avakai dolls look like heirloom dolls my kids would love to play with all on their own But hidden inside these matryoshka-inspired Waldorf dolls is some very cool tech that will spark creative play without attracting your kids to...
I Love Ukuleles by The Harmonica Pocket: Kids’ music download of the week
Like the title of the song says, I do love ukuleles, having just started taking lessons as an adult--much to the amusement of my three children. Though my favorite thing about The Harmonica Pocket's I Love Ukuleles is the clever wordplay throughout this sweet,...
The Pictli photo framing app yields one sweet, sentimental Father’s Day gift if you hurry.
I have always loved giving photos as gifts for everything from Father's Day to birthdays. Really, what's better having the luck to capture a perfect moment, then having someone special enough to share it with. So I am crushing on Pictli, a service with a smart new...
Disney Playmation: The next level wearable tech toy that every kid is going to beg for.
If you're always looking for the newest, coolest toys for your kids, we think you're going to want to know about the introduction of the wildly cool Disney Playmation this fall, because mamas? This could be a category changer. If it does everything it's supposed to...
Sponsored Message: The making of the Gameband + Minecraft. And a special Target deal, too.
This a sponsored message on behalf of Gameband + Minecraft If you've been waiting to get your hands on the uber popular Gameband + Minecraft for a Minecraft lover in your life, now's the time. Because when you purchase it at Target, you'll also get $15 gift card to...
Bluetooth and digital thermometers that offer high-tech peace of mind to parents
Wow, we've come a long way from the mercury thermometers we held under our tongues as kids (or uh elsewhere) haven't we? New innovations in digital thermometers are like a whole new world. They can send info to your smartphone, track your symptoms and share them with...
Father’s Day cord taco is an awesome little tech gift. No hot sauce required.
When I think Father's Day gifts, I don't necessarily think tacos. Not that there's anything wrong with tacos. But I do think tech gifts, and while it's hard to find affordable ones, I am so happy to have discovered our friends at This is Ground making a special...
The big Apple iOS 9 news: Revamps, upgrades and a sparkling new music streaming service that parents will love
Plenty of coolness was rolled out at Apple's World Wide Developer Conference this week, and we're here to share the intel with you that we think parents will care about most. And yeah, non parents too. The biggest news is that Apple iOS 9 is coming this fall (along...
5 of the best iPhone 6 screen protectors. Because life happens. Often to your phone.
Now that our iPhone 6s have been out for a while, we've had some time to shop around for great screen protection for our phones. Because, life. And kids. And well, sometimes we're just clumsy. Cracked screens (and their accompanying repair bills) are no fun, but with...