The iPhone Photo Printer. AKA Genius. Pure genius.
My husband has about 400 photos jamming up the memory on his iPhone 3GS that I'm sure will never see the light of day. And don't even get me started about how many are sitting on my hard drive, just waiting for me to print so I can quell the pleas from my in-laws for...
3 ways to support our troops on Memorial Day
As a military wife, I've experienced the benefits of military charities firsthand. And thanks to technology, all it takes is a simple click to get involved. So in honor of Memorial Day, here are 3 worthy military-related charities that help our troops every day with...
Get a sweet Sonos deal at Target just in time for Father’s Day
We love when we get the scoop on a great unadvertised deal on something cool. Because we love deals. And we love the Sonos Wireless Music System. Getting the picture? Starting today through June 9, visit Target, you can grab a free wireless Bridge, which is normally...
Kids’ music download of the week: Can You Canoe?
Even though my kids still have weeks left of school, Memorial Day weekend feels like the unofficial start of summer to me. For that reason, we've had the latest Okee Dokee Brothers' release, Can You Canoe?, on heavy rotation because its songs about the great outdoors...
The wristwatch for the truly fickle
Ah, remember the days when you could just look at your wrist to know what time it is, and not have to fish your phone out of some buried pocket in your handbag? If you're ready to re-embrace the wristwatch as fashion accessory-slash-convenient time-telling device,...
How do you make packing for family vacations easier?
Any other parents in denial that the school year is coming to an end? Summer vacation beckons and lots of trips to the beach, trips to Grandma and Grandpa's, and trips in general are on the horizon. Yay! That said, the planning leading up to all that traveling can be...
Happy 35th Birthday Star Wars! This may warrant some shopping.
While we don't need no stinkin' anniversary to celebrate our love of all things Star Wars, our inner geeks (especially those of us of a certain age) are feeling a little nostalgic today for May 25, 1977, when millions of children were introduced to the concept that...
The coolest kids apps for your family road trips
With so many of our friends and family hitting the road for summer weekends now, we thought it might be fun to round-up our Cool Mom Tech staff's favorite kids' apps. So charge your iPad or smart phone and get downloading. Here's to a safe trip, with fewer "Are we...
Piquing our Geek — Guinness QR Code pint glass
If dad is a beer drinking social media addict, then you've got to see this awesome concept from Guinness that might just change Happy Hour as we know it. Or, used to know it--before the offspring came along. I'm certain I've never seen anything like...
4 ways to use technology for social good – we’ve got ideas for you do-gooders.
As if we needed yet another reason to love technology, it's worked wonders in opening up opportunities for busy parents like us who want to support the causes we care about, but don't always have the time. As much as we value hands-on charitable work, between working...
Skipping to the good parts with YouTube Time
I can't count the number of times I've wished that I could just share a YouTube video at the best part rather than sending the whole entire thing. Well, even though you can actually do that on YouTube (who knew?), here's a cool service that let's you do it with a...
iRetrofone turns your smart phone into a phone, remember those?
Call me nostalgic, but there's just something so awesome about the combination of old gadgets and new technology. (Witness: our love for the Pop Phone headset.) And that's exactly what this fantastic iPhone accessory does, in the coolest way possible. ...
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Toys ‘R Us uses QR codes to help digital parents shop
'Tis the season to purchase baby pools, slides, and sandboxes-- oh my--but it can be hard knowing exactly which one will work best in your backyard space. So how smart of Toys 'R Us to use the technology of QR codes to make shopping for big outdoor toys a cinch. Just...
Cigar boxes filled with beautiful sound
Plenty of dads would love to receive a box of good cigars for Father's Day. Here's a great way to give the classy dude in your life... well, half that gift. The cigars are missing, but he might not miss them at all. The Sweet Cigar Box Speakers from cool shop Owen...
A Mac photo app that works magic on your photos
You just captured the perfect seaside photo of your two adorable kids playing in the waves only to realize that right when you clicked the shutter, two beach-goers wandered into the frame of your quintessential moment. Your husband snapped a great portrait of you...
An iPhone case for dad: awesome Father’s Day gift if it’s anything like this one.
One cracked screen later, I'm thinking an iPhone case for Father's Day might have just entered the serious consideration set. I'm loving this one which is stylish, sophisticated, and definitely not frou-frou. The Michael Kors iPhone case is so professional looking and...
Rock out with your Plug Out
I do my best to remember to unplug my appliances, but boy does those cords wreak havoc on my counters. That's why I'm tempted to snatch up one of these handy little gadgets for every outlet in my house. The Plug Out outlet organizer is simple, brilliant way...
Kids’ music download of the week: Lover Not a Fighter
At last month's Kindiefest kids' music festival, I was introduced to the kooky-cool-and-colorful world of Mista Cookie Jar. (Yes, that's Mista Cookie Jar to you.)During his high-energy set---which included a woman dancing around on roller skates--I went quickly...
Storia iPad app – creating bookshelves for your kids without hammers or nails
My kids, like many, fall into the "Quasimodo trance" as I call it when they are alone with my iPad and play mindless games. They sit, hunched over and when asked a question, simply respond with grunts and indiscernible noises. Not so when they engage with interactive...
Father’s Day gift alert for the snap-happy dad
As Father's Day creeps up, I think about all the cameras and photo gifts that some lucky guys are going to get. Then I think about all the photo storage they're going to need. (Especially you new daddies!) While there are plenty of options in terms of external hard...
A smart set of earbuds at a very smart price
Serious audiophiles have very different standards for their headphones than I do. I admit it. As someone who doesn't need a $200 headset to answer phone calls or watch movies on my iPad when I travel, I've got other considerations besides "sound pressure technology"...
Need kids app recommendations? Try Cool Mom Tech. Also, YogiPlay.
Finding great apps for kids on iTunes or Google Play can sometimes feel like the search for the Holy Grail. Meandering through the thousands of apps to find the good ones can take a lot of time--as if we have so much of it to spare. Of course we're always here...
Emails from the Underbelly.
You know those emails that we all get hooked on when we are pregnant? The ones from Baby Center that say thinks like "right now your baby is the size of a peanut?" I loved having those come into my inbox because it made my pregnancy feel so real--especially in the...
Need Father’s Day gift ideas? Here’s a great place to start.
Father's Day gifts aren't always the easiest to shop for. In fact, most gifts for men can be difficult. It's not like you can just get them jewelry and call it a day. (Well, unless you're married to Mr. T.) I tend to be skeptical of sites that promise you gift...