Elevation Dock is a cut above the rest
I cannot tell you how many iPhone docking stations we have gone through since my husband first bought me that first generation iPhone. With all that money wasted, I could have easily bought this new one that's not only super stylish but built to last through many more...
The new Evernote smart notebook from Moleskine – Changing note taking forever
Considering I never leave home without my Moleskine and am completely addicted to Evernote, you can imagine how excited I was to hear about their brand new collaboration that's nothing short of amazing. And if you're not yet using Evernote, an amazing organizational...
Superman and Hello Kitty – fighters of plaque, defenders of good dental health
We've dabbled in the electric toothbrush world (or battery-operated, more aptly) but with kids who still have small mouths and small hands, most of them were a little too much to handle. And I promise that wasn't just an excuse not to brush--bubble gum toothpastes...
Back to School Tech – Gadgets and services to keep parents organized
Now that the school year has started for nearly all of us, we're starting to realize, whoa, we really need better organization around here. Getting organized at the start of the school year is one of the keys to staying organized--and not finding yourself neck-deep in...
Get the best price with a little help from the ShopAdvisor app
Back-to-school shopping is here, big time, and if any of you have a big ticket item on your list, like a laptop or new printer, make sure you check out the ShopAdvisor app before making the purchase. This handy little app acts like your personal shopper/market...
Instagram goes analog!
It's no secret that I'm completely obsessed with the Instagram app, but now my kids can get in the action with this amazing new wooden toy I discovered. Anagram is an Instagram-inspired kids' play camera made from sustainable wood and cork, complete with a...
Back to School Tech: Cool gadgets + gear for big kids
Our tweens and teens heading back to school aren't satisfied with cute erasers and personalized pencils anymore. They want tech! Aside from all those tablets and phones and laptops they've got 400 good reasons they need, here are a few little doodads to make the...
UNDFIND, the laptop bag that goes with everything
Whenever I travel and need to bring my heavy, unruly laptop with me, I try to use a bigger purse as a makeshift laptop bag so I can better match it with my wardrobe. While I could use a laptop sleeve, I confess I often end up wrapping the computer up in a scarf and...
Kids’ music download of the week: Monkey Love
Is there any creature more perfectly suited for toddlers to love than a monkey? Mischievous, adorable, snuggly, and prone to making gigantic messes, it's no wonder that almost every toddler I meet will go bananas (heh) for this song. Monkey Love, off of CMP...
V Tech Retro Phone – everything old is new again. Only prettier.
We're increasingly seeing a yearning for the pre-cell phone days of yore. There's iRetrophone which is an iPhone dock disguised as old desk phone, and the Pop Phone headset which lets you talk on your mobile phone with a classic corded headset. So the next...
5 of our favorite techy Pinterest pins this week
Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Follow us on Cool Mom Tech and check out our 5 favorite pins worth sharing from this week. 1. Keep tech out of the lost and found with this back to school must-have.2. 4 websites to get you organized in a few clicks! 3. We...
An audio book app that isn’t just for little kids any more
Listening to compelling audio books has been my #1 way to prevent backseat squabbles between the kids as we do everything from a six-hour drive to Maine, to a 15-minute jaunt to gymnastics practice. And one of the best ways to get our hands on a seemingly limitless...
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Back to School Tech: Educational apps for little kids
It's back to school time as you may have heard (ha) so over the next couple of weeks, we'll be serving up a few mini-guides to help get you ready, keep you organized, and get your kids excited. Today's picks: educational apps for the younger kids in our lives. Basic...
The fun Cobypic app: part coloring book, part photographic treasure hunt
Whenever I take back my iPhone from my kids' sticky hands, I find loads of goofy pictures they've taken. Because if there is one thing my kids love about my iPhone, beyond playing games, it's being able to snap photos of everything they see. So, when I had the...
Cool cases, meet MacBook Air
If you're one of the lucky ones with the new MacBook Pro with the retina display technology, you're probably used to the oohs and aahs of admirers it attracts any time you're out and about with your super-slim laptop. Here, three very cool cases designed for the...
Back to School Tech: Must-have apps for parents
Back to school time for parents means back to school tech. After all, it is time to get back into the organization zone. (Unless you're one of those rare people who stays super organized all the time. In which case...well, don't rub it in.) Here, a few of our favorite...
Piquing Our Geek — Angry Birds slingshot controller
If you've got an Angry Birds obsessed person in your household like I do (me!), then you will not believe this concept accessory that will completely blow your mind. Super Angry Birds is a USB controller in development hat matches the feeling of a real slingshot, and...
Prop up your laptop with a pebble
If you're anything like me, then you actually use your laptop on your lap, which isn't really the best for your legs or your computer. And as the manual will warn you, flat on a table can still cause overheating. Since I haven't actually found a laptop stand that I...
Back to School Tech – The coolest laptop backpacks for big kids
With the back to school season here (surely you've heard by now), over the next couple weeks we'll be putting together these mini guides on back to school tech to help you out with a few must-haves, helpful apps, and cool ideas. Starting with laptop backpacks for...
Should I be worried about cell phone radiation? A few common sense tips.
With the recent WHO announcement last week that there needs to be more research done on cell phone radiation and ways to minimize any potential negative impact, holy cow, have our inboxes been jamming with every company promising the perfect solution. Like both the...
Build your own LEGO empire… in Australia!
LEGO has gotten so sophisticated. Whether you're into female scientists or hunting swamp monsters, there's a set for that with all sorts of fascinating accessories.But here's a free online site that takes LEGO back to its roots: claiming a plot in Australia and...
A recession we can get behind
Sometimes it's the little technological things that make the biggest difference--like this $14 outlet that I can't wait to install all over my house. The Leviton recessed outlet is one of the best and simplest ideas I've seen, especially for those of...
Kids and cell phones? Kajeet can put you both at ease
Kids and cell phones is a combo that strikes fear into even the most laid-back parents. As my oldest daughter inches closer to cell phone age, I've decided to do my research early so I'm ready when she's ready. And while it's tough to know what age a child should get...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Kristin Davis
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, we're happy to welcome Kristin Davis who's sharing a favorite. My daughter isn't old enough for screen time and I haven't started letting her play with my iPhone...