The Marc Jacobs laptop sleeve gets a touch of gray
I've been toting around a Marc Jacobs neoprene laptop sleeve for a while that I got as a gift. While I like the hot pink, there's something about the new gray one that makes me want to trade mine in. What can I say, I'm a New Yorker. I gravitate to black and gray....
The littleBits Synth Kit maker toy lets kids pump up the volume
We've been fans of littleBits, the creative, magnetic, electronic maker toy, for quite a while. Though now that it's turning our kids into rock stars with their littleBits Synth Kit, we're total groupies. This is one very satisfying toy with so many different project...
Google Maps vs. Waze: A navigation app smackdown
Do you know the way to San Jose? Google Maps does, and so does Waze (We didn't ask Apple Maps) which is why we pit them against each other in a Google Maps vs. Waze smackdown. So which one of these navigation apps is the better bet to get us to where we're going, on...
Toca Pet Doctor app lets kids care for animals without ever touching a real litter box.
We've raved many times about Toca Boca, one of our absolute favorite kids' app developers--and yours, from everything you tell us. Today they've released Toca Pet Doctor, another app we're pretty sure kids (and parents) will love, because our own kids are already...
Sony Xperia Z1S: A waterproof mobile phone made for parents
Let's talk about juice. Both in the edible and technical senses. In our house, we are either spilling it (in liquid form) or out of it (in battery form). Both problems tend to affect the mobile phones in the house too -- which is why I was so excited to get my hands...
Killing toothbrush germs, ninja style
Way back when, we discovered the VIOlife toothbrush sanitizers, which are the cutest tool for killing toothbrush germs ever. While there are some designs suitable for adults, we kind of like the fun ones made for kids--or adults who act like kids of course. Now...
Baby advice from… a QR code swaddle blanket?
One constant among all my kids is that they loved being swaddled as babies. Though I never considered at the time that there would be such a thing as a QR code swaddle blanket to help me out with this blanket-wrapping art form. With a new kind of tech-enabled blanket...
How do I make Chrome the default browser on iPhone? Reader Q+A
In light of this week's big news about the Apple Security Breach, a reader of ours (and probably many of you) are wondering how to make Chrome the default browser for iPhone and iPad, in lieu of Safari. Especially because at this time, Chrome is simply more secure....
The new colors of Urbanears headphones are revealed, and they’re gorgeous
Urbanears headphones are some of our favorites, not only for their decent sound, affordability, and comfortable fit but for their fashionable colors. And they've just released their new colors for spring, and we're smitten. Their Forget-me-not headphones (at top) is a...
The Apple security hole – What you need to know
As someone who uses all Apple gadgets, including an iPhone, iPad, and my precious MacBook Air, I've had my eye on the news about the Apple security hole that was discovered on Friday. But now it seems to be affecting more applications than originally stated, so I'm...
Ken Burns’ new app takes his docs to digital
Full disclosure before talking about the new Ken Burns app: I’m a big Ken Burns fan. For nearly 40 years, the award-winning historical documentarian has been telling beautiful, expansive, influential stories on film about everything from the Brooklyn Bridge and the...
Qube2: A wireless Bluetooth speaker that could fit on your keychain
Remember when you used to have to wire your whole house for audio wire if you wanted decent sound? Yeah. We don't do that anymore. The advances in portable speakers have been phenomenal, with great sound now coming from wireless systems like the Sonos, or single...
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Kids’ music download of the week: Happy Clouds from Rainbow Beast and the Rock Band Land Rockers
Though National Story Telling Week was officially a few weeks ago, kids who love to tell and hear stories need to check out the debut album from San Francisco's Rainbow Beast & The Rock Band Land Rockers, Tales from the Monstrosity Scrolls. Download the first...
Piquing our Geek: The Wocket Wallet could be the future of smart wallets
I'm completely on the wearable tech bandwagon, but I'm definitely still skeptical about the whole smart wallet concept. That doesn't mean I've written it off completely, which why I'm very intrigued reading about the new Wocket Wallet. There's definitely more to the...
Horizon App lets you shoot video in landscape format even when you forget
For those of you who didn't know, it's always best to shoot video from your phone in landscape mode--meaning turn your phone sideways--rather than in portrait mode. You'll get the full scene and when it displays on the computer or TV, the video will fill the screen....
Amazon gets ready to take on Roku and Apple TV: Are you?
I love my Roku 3. Love. I've tried Apple TV and like it just fine. But hey, I'm all for more choices for streaming video content, and if Amazon comes out with a TV box as predicted, then I hope it's as good or better than anything else on the market. It's clear that...
The perfect headphones for cool, cozy cats
All the cool kitties will purr for these Black Cat Headphones that combine a soft, hand-crocheted, cover with plastic headphones for all your listening needs. Whether you're into The Black Keys or stick to classics like Lovecats by The Cure, you're never too old to...
5 of our favorite tech Pinterest pins
Not following us on Pinterest yet? Join us! You'll find all of our coolest picks daily, plus lots more techie goodness, all in one handy place. 1. This app helps you get groceries delivered right to your door with just a few taps. Awesome! 2. Turn your play...
What’s the best emergency cell phone for kids? Reader Q&A
When my 11-year old son got stranded in the terrible snowstorm we had here in Atlanta a few weeks ago, I decided that he might need an emergency cell phone for kids. While he does have an iPod Touch, I think he needs something else. Any suggestions? -Laurie As...
Featured Partner: The Wishingtooth Tooth Fairy app starts a new family tradition.
Just in time for next week's National Tooth Fairy Day on February 28th (yes, that's a real thing), comes the launch of a brand new app designed to create more magic in children's lives: Wishingtooth for iPad, Android and Kindle Fire. And for a limited time, it's...
Spotify vs. Rdio: A streaming music smackdown
It can sometimes be difficult to keep tabs on the dizzying array of digital and streaming music services and choices. Add on top of that free vs. paid services, pricing models, and mobile vs. web or desktop options -- and well, are we confused yet? So we put together...
BooksTo.Me: An amazing photo book service for busy, Instagram-loving parents
Even though we’ve made it easy to figure out which photo book service is the best one for you and we've discovered plenty of great things to do with your Instagram photos besides keep them on your phone, I still have a hard time staying on top of all my digital...
Cuff: Wearable safety tech goes high fashion
We here at Cool Mom Tech have always appreciated stylish tech. And designers have certainly been catching on, if you look back at the Juicy Couture USB bracelet we featured way back when, along with the ever-growing number of top designers like Marc Jacobs and Diane...
Digitize your paper Post-it notes with Evernote. For real. Magic!
As much as I use my phone for list-making and note-taking, there's nothing like a good old Post-it note that just gives you a glaring reminder of things you still need to do. I have Post-it's all over my desk, kitchen and computer. So imagine how excited I was to hear...