Twig makes charger cables ultra-portable (and bendy)
The place where I charge my iPhone is on the desk in our kitchen, where mail, bills, kids' artwork and trinkets always seem to get placed. And every day or so when I need to juice my phone, I always find myself maneuvering the cable around the papers and pens its...
One more reason to go Spotify: Radio on the go
We're already serious Spotify evangelists around here--this streaming, social music service is changing the way so many of us find and listen to new music. And the finding part is important, especially post-parenthood when I realized that sadly, seeking out new...
“Mommy, is that a mermaid?”
This weekend, my daughter took a dip in a pool wearing her cousin's goggles. She emerged giggly, delighted with the newfound discovery of how cool it is to see underwater. So when I found this swim mask that does even more than help you see, I thought...ooh. Must...
Apple Free App of the Week – sweet!
Usually we hear our Android-owning friends bemoaning the unfair ratio of cool apps available to them versus iPhone users. But they always had one awesome advantage: The free Android app of the week. Now it looks like the Apple app store has finally caught up with...
A gorgeous laptop case in linen. Yes, linen.
I'm picky when it comes to laptop cases, because I tote mine around pretty much daily. I kind of hate when I end up at an after-work cocktail party knowing I have to tote a big, padded ugly thing over my shoulder the whole time. (Upper class problems, I know, I know!)...
How do people make those collages on their Instagram photos?
I've been eyeing up the adorable photo collages on my Instagram feed, wondering how my fellow iPhoneographers were making them. Well, it definitely can't hurt to ask, because I got the scoop on the coolest collage app that's super easy to use. PicFrame offers you a...
Kids’ music download of the week: Daddy-O
The dog ate my husband's Father's Day gift, but I'm sure that more than gifts, he will be thrilled with their homemade cards and too-tight hugs around his neck. And since I'm pretty sure our dog can't eat my laptop, we'll be playing this sweet song from Frances...
Happy Father’s Day, cool dads!
We wish you all an amazing day today with your families. And hey, for those of you who forgot to hook a dad (or grandfather or stepdad up?) Hey, that's what someecards is for. In fact, this one might be our very favorite.-Liz, Kristen and the Cool Mom Tech team
Vincent van Gogh. Now in HD.
Missing ear. Posthumously famous. Misunderstood misanthrope. Obviously I'm talking about Vincent van Gogh (and hopefully no one you actually know). If you want to bring the brilliant painter to life (you know, again) I've found a wonderful interactive, biographical...
A last minute Father’s Day printable for a tech dad
If you've got a gadget-loving dad, we imagine he'll appreciate this clever printable Father's Day card that you can DIY with not all that much effort. No hot glue guns, promise! The very creative iDad card just requires printing and cutting lots of little "icon"...
Disguising your wireless router with something far more pretty
This month I received several ominous warnings from my ISP, popping up to interrupt my web pages as I was browsing - We are replacing your wireless router! Order now or your service will be interrupted! You have T minus 14 days...13 days...12 days...All I can say is I...
Golf + gadgetry could equal an awesome gift for dad
If you're still looking for a last minute Father's Day gift for a gadget-loving dad in your life, this insanely cool golf glove could be that very thing. Well, provided he's a gadget-loving, golf-playing dad. Who doesn't already own one. The SensoGlove is a golf glove...
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All aboard the Toca Train!
One of our favorite kids' app developers, Toca Boca, has come out with a new digital toy that we just couldn't wait to tell you about. Let's just say it puts your kids in the conductor's seat. Literally. In this fun and friendly train simulator turned intuitive app...
This camera onesie is a point-and-cute
Behind every great photographer is a great assistant. Okay, so maybe she's actually clinging to your leg and gumming your camera strap. Still, she's awfully cute. And she needs this onesie. The Assistant Onesie from LA-based Amy Tangerine is the snappiest way to dress...
A stunning case for your stunning MacBook Air
I realize this might be faulty logic, but I'd like to believe if I'm going to drop a pretty penny on a MacBook Air, I might as well splurge for a gorgeous case as well. And oh looky here, this is exactly the one I want. The stunning leather envelope...
Unblock Me – You’ll be fighting over it with your kids
Recently a smart reader recommended the Unblock Me app when I was looking for something new to play around with, and boy was she right. What I didn't realize however is the educational value for kids. Unblock Me is a series of outrageously addictive puzzles that it...
The latest news from Apple that parents should get excited about
Anytime Apple holds a big event, we at Cool Mom Tech wait with bated breath for the news of their next great tech innovations. Yesterday at the WWDC (World Wide Developer's Conference), in usual Apple fashion, their announcements didn't disappoint. Yay for iOS 6!...
A stylish camera strap? You heard us right.
It's been a long time since I've carried around my SLR, but one thing was certain when I did that I learned from my shutterbug friends: Never use it without a camera strap. With that in mind, just look at these gorgeous camera straps I found that are so pretty, they...
Music at the beach. Hold the sand.
As much as my kids love the beach and the pool, my husband and I tend to forgo any sort of technology for fear that our precious iPhones and music players will end up filled with sand. But after discovering these handy beach-ready speakers, we're ready to crank up the...
Father’s day gift dilemma – Kindle Fire or NOOK Tablet?
My husband and I have been using our Kindle Fire and NOOK Tablets respectively for the last six months, and over that time, we've definitely developed strong opinions about these two new tablets. Let's just say one of them is getting a lot more use than the other.If...
Kids’ music download of the week: Gotta Be You (and a cool video too)
Back when kid-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo burst out on the scene with his debut Easy, Gotta Be Me was one of the standout songs for its kid-affirming lyrics and celebration of being different from the status quo. Flash forward a few years and 23 and his daughter...
Can you ever have enough USB ports?
I've been eyeing the MacBook Air for quite some time now and after reading Kristen's recent post on why exactly it's so great for moms, I'm convinced. My old Dell laptop has been my loyal computing companion for the past several years, but I fear it's on its...
This Mr. Rogers video makes us miss our childhoods
We just couldn't let the weekend go by without sharing this amazing Mr. Rogers video with you. If you're like us, then you grew up with Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood on your old remote-less television. Ah, those were the days! Trust us, this cool, inspiring...
Gifts for dads who love superheroes. And are superheroes.
The Avengers may be out blowing up aliens and eating Shwarma, but the Justice League is right here, saving the world in a slightly more quiet fashion. If the dad in your life likes being a hero as much as he likes reading about them, we've got the perfect line of...