A save the date invitation with a techie twist
At a time when more and more couples are meeting online, it makes sense that someone would finally come out with a wedding invitation that acknowledges the relationship's beginnings. I'm giggling at this geeky save the date card from Etsy's STH Blue. Actually it's a...
How to make your tablet safe for kids
If you have recently upgraded to a new tablet and want to hand off the older model to your lucky kids, there are a couple safety measures we recommend you put into place to make your tablets safe for kids. Even the older models are still valuable (coming from someone...
Looks like a vintage camera…but it’s not.
It's affordable, it's adorable, it's truly useful in your office, and it makes a great gift. But it doesn't actually take pictures. So why's this camera so sharp? Have you figured it out yet? Here's another hint. What appears to be an adorable vintage TLR camera is...
An iPad case with a Parisian accent
If I ruled the world, our Bastille Day gift to all of you would be free tickets to Paris. (Cool Mom Tech community reunion, with smartphone photography walking tour, whoo!) Since that's not an option though, I found this cool case that can at least make you dream of...
Kids’ music download of the week: Les Etoiles Dansent
Today is Bastille Day so our pick for this week's Kids' Music Download is en français. And it's a beautiful song that is perfect for these summer nights by Jennifer Gasoi off of her much-loved debut CD Throw a Penny In The Wishing Well. Les Etoiles...
The ecoATM: A fascinating if a slightly Orwellian way to recycle your tech for cash
I am fascinated by the concept of something called an ecoATM. My first thought is that it runs on solar power and doesn't print receipts. But then I learned it's not about getting money. At least not without putting more inside it than a debit card. The ecoATM is...
Figaro Pho app: Like Cut the Rope if it was created by Tim Burton
I kind of wish today was Friday the 13 and not Saturday the 13 because that would be even a more apt date to tell you about this awesomely clever, sometimes frustratingly difficult, gorgeously produced, extremely dark, and very addictive game for your tablet or phone....
5 of our favorite techie pins on Pinterest this week
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow Cool Mom Tech for cool (or geeky-cool) finds like this every day. 1. We are all seriously coveting this cool iPad case found on Etsy. 2. Anyone who has family photos from the pre-digital film days needs this amazing gadget....
The best baby book apps for iOS for preserving those special memories
I'm so happy that there are so many great baby book apps available, now that my third baby is on its way. With my first kid, I was diligent about entering those adorable milestones into his baby book (yes, an actual book!) and am proud that it even has a lock of hair...
The cat ate my iPad
While we're not big on recommending that you should run out and get a shiny new iPad for your toddler, there are plenty of kids' tablets that make sense and even opportunities to pass on hand-me-down tablets when you upgrade your own. In which case you will need a...
Piquing our Geek: New fitness tech with the Sensoria Smart Sock Fitness Tracker
As an avid runner, I've got my fair share of fitness gadgets, many of which we've featured here on Cool Mom Tech. So I suppose it's no surprise that I'm fascinated by this new fitness tracker that actually attaches to a smart sock. Yes, a sock. The Sensoria Smart Sock...
Safe Internet search for kids with Bing for Schools
Now that my two older children are at the age where they want to be on the computer (and on the Internet), I've got a bunch of safe search engines for kids loaded up on all my computers. But what about when they're at school? Well, with this smart new offering from...
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Cool gadget covers. High design. Major coveting
Whether you're into supple leather or slicks wraps, you'll find a lot to covet from this vibrant and unusual collection of gadget covers. We're talking smartphones, iPads, e-readers...and I know, because I've been trying to decide which one to buy for, oh, three days....
How do you upload videos to Instagram? We can help!
Ever since Instagram launched video, we're still seeing some freaking about problems and troubleshooting needs. So we dove in a little ourselves to help you get started, address some of the common issues, and hopefully, get you on your way. -Liz The Basic How-To: 1....
Handcrafted iPad and smartphone sleeves that can hold their own in any board room
Last year we discovered the fabulous handmade iPad and laptop sleeves from Mujjo, a neat little Dutch company, and I have to say, I've had them on the brain every since. Something about the combo of natural wool felt and leather is just so visually rich. So I'm happy...
Celebrate Apple App Store’s 5th birthday with free apps
I can't believe it's been five years since Apple launched their app store. (And as you know, we love Apple apps!). But hey, I'm all for a celebration, especially when it means that some of their most popular and usually quite expensive apps are free! Now through their...
The nabi Jr: Another awesome tablet for kids. Actually, beyond awesome.
Last year, we raved about the quality and design of the nabi 2 Tablet, one that we dubbed as one of the very best for offering high-quality design and content in one. We still stand by this recommendation for a full-fledged kid-to-tween tablet, but if you're looking...
Kids’ FREE kids music download of the week: Lori Henriques’ When I Look Into the Night Sky (with a free printable coloring page)
At least a few nights during summer vacation, we throw "reasonable bedtimes" out the window and stay up way too late around a bonfire or lying on the beach gazing at the stars. And now we have a song that captures beautifully the sense of wonder those stars stir...
The ultimate in personalized, custom headphones
And in one of the more impressive--or insane, depending on your perspective--DIY projects, may we present this very creative craft-meets-tech tutorial? On the Etsy blog this week, Swedish crafter Lova Blavarg of Sweet Paul Magazine offers a tutorial for DIY...
How to convert old photo negatives to digital ones using your smartphone
My whole pre-kids life is documented on 35mm film prints and backed up on photo negatives, which is pretty hard to believe now that we're so firmly ensconced in an era of digital smartphone pictures. I get motivated to transfer all those pictures to digital format,...
Piquing our Geek: The DipJar electronic tip jar
It's a pretty bad feeling when you want to leave a little extra something for that awesome barista who knows your order by heart; or the ice cream guy who just replaced your kid's fallen cone for free--and realize you're out of cash. That's about to change. A few...
1:Face Watch: Watches that do more good than getting you up on time
File this one under tech being used for good and not evil: watches designed to change the world. And look pretty sweet doing it. In the spirit of Toms Shoes, Sevenly, Wink Bags, and other businesses created in order to donate products or significant money for products...
Monsters University Storybook app: A whole lot more than a storybook
If you're a Pixar fan, a Monsters Inc. fan, or one of the millions of new Monsters University fans, have we got the app for you. The Monsters U Storybook Deluxe app for iOS and a more limited version, the Monsters U app for Android, are the companions to the Monsters...
The Wahoo Swim Monitor: A high tech solution to keep kids safe in the water
Now that we're fully immersed in swim season, as parents we've always got safety on the brain. Recently we discovered The SEAL System, a really clever gadget and companion app to help you monitor your kids in the water. Now, there's another inventive option to help...