A Bluetooth speaker that looks pretty but acts tough. We like that in a speaker.
If there were ever a product meant for Cool Mom Tech, it’s a gorgeous, portable, durable, affordable Bluetooth speaker that comes from the Japanese word for…cool. While I probably can’t pronounce the KAKKOii WOW Bluetooth speaker correctly, I do...
Zooka Portable Bluetooth Speaker Bar: Your iPad, MacBook, or iPhone’s new best friend
Like Ernie and Bert, now that I’ve seen this genius little speaker that amplifies the sound coming out of your tablet or other iOS device, I can hardly imagine them ever apart. The Zooka Speaker Bar is an incredibly clever gadget from a wonderfully innovative...
15 awesome tech gifts for teens that will score you major points | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018
We know shopping for teen gifts can be pretty challenging, but in our experience, tech is pretty much always a hit. All year long, we’ve been keeping our eyes on the hottest new tech trends so we can share them with you (and us too) this holiday season. Keep in...
A cute little pet that plays music. We approve, Oprah!
While I was getting my new shiny iPhone 8 + this weekend, I spotted these adorable My Audio Pet Bluetooth speakers at the T-Mobile store, under a big “One of Oprah’s Favorite Things!” Now, I love me some Oprah, but I tend to be pretty skeptical about...
12 of the coolest products and tech gadgets for parents from CES 2017. Holy cow, the future is here!
This year at CES 2017, family and baby tech each had its own summit (wow!) and bevy of exhibitors sharing some of the hottest new gadgets for parents. Seriously, where were all these incredible gadgets when my kids were babies? While there were tons incredible...
Are earbuds causing hearing loss in kids? 3 things you can do right now to protect your kid’s ears
As a mom of a tween who blasts music through her earbuds on a daily basis, you can bet a new article about earbuds and hearing loss caught my eye. Reportedly, there’s been a 30% increase in hearing loss in adolescents (one out of every five, actually), which...
5 waterproof cell phone cases for summer. Or parents. Because, kids.
I’m a big proponent of changing phone cases to match the season, so when summer rolls around, I always swap out my more stylish case for one that’s a little more utilitarian. With beach and pool visits a daily occurrence, that means a waterproof case....
6 fantastic last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas you can create online right now. Hurry!
Did June 19 sneak up on you this year? We hear you! If you’re looking for a cool, thoughtful last-minute Father’s Day gift that requires little more than your computer or mobile device and an internet connection, we’ve got you covered. No need to hit...
11 of the coolest audio gifts for Father’s Day, whatever his style
With Father’s Day right around the corner, we’ve started thinking about some cool Father’s Day tech gift options — in addition to the kids’ plaster handprints and construction paper ties, of course. The timing of this holiday is perfect...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
We started Cool Mom Tech in 2010 to help make our increasingly digital lives easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun, however old your kids may be.
We love that it's grown to become the go-to source for millions of parents who want commonsense info about tech delivered with a smile.
We even have the privilege of sharing our tips + tricks with The TODAY Show, CNN, HLN, GMA, Nightline, newspapers and magazines around the country, and our favorite -- regular parents who stop us at PTA meetings and ask us how old kids need to be to get a smartphone, and whether they really need to panic about Snapchat.
(Answer: It's complicated.)
We're so glad you're here! And we hope we can help you too.
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* 10 awesome online STEM camps for kids this summer
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* Creative ways to socialize online
* 5 audiobook apps keep us entertained and learning
* The best ways to clean and disinfect your phones and gadgets
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“Are you guys okay with Facebook Messenger for your kids to stay in touch with friends?”
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