iPad as wingman
So you've got the iMac. You've got the iPad. And now you're realizing that wait...you might even need to use both at the same time. Say, if you want to have a Facetime chat while searching the web or reading through a Powerpoint deck. Or when you want to keep that...
Kinect Star Wars – The force is with you, or at least in your left hand
My boys and I can't watch Star Wars movies without afterward pretending to be Jedis, using sticks as light sabers and our voices for sound effects. Sound familiar? So last week when I had a chance to review the new Kinect Star Wars game at a press demo, I knew that...
Spring cleaning your tech – 4 ways to tackle cord nests
With iPhones, iPads, e-readers and video games coming out of our ears, my house is being overrun by cords. Aside from labeling them with a Sharpie (Tip: silver works great on black cords), I've decided that since I'm cleaning and organizing every other part of my...
Kids’ music download of the week: Me and My Brand New Haircut , featuring Davy Jones
I heard a collective sigh of sadness when news of the death of Davy Jones, lead singer of 60's pop-rock band The Monkees, started working its way across my Twitter feed. And while there are some lovely covers of The Monkees' songs (take a moment for this pretty...
The digital board book: Planes, trains, and rhombuses
Board books are a staple in every new parents' library, even if we know that they end up mostly as chew toys. So I love that DADA Company came up with a virtual version of the board book that's equal parts interactive story, animated illustration and digital game....
Keith Haring goes high tech
As a bona fide child of the 80s, I've always had a thing for pop art pioneer Keith Haring. And I think he would have loved seeing how his artwork has new life in the world of tech. The Keith Haring laptop case and iPad case are made of cushy neoprene, my fabric of...
MyMusicCloud: Music from any device, anytime
Having a multi-platform, multi-device household can be difficult when all you want to do is transfer an itty bitty song from one device to the other. It's a whirling dervish of cords, USBs, devices, and wandering MPEG files that usually ends up with someone throwing...
5 apps to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday
In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, I've rounded up some of our favorite Dr. Seuss apps, from cool books to fun games, even a camera app that lets you turn your kids into the Cat in the Hat himself, you'll find a slew of great ways to celebrate one of the greatest...
Piquing Our Geek: A Bluetooth toothbrush.
Smart phones. Bracelets that track your heart rate and the number of steps you walk each day. A self-adjusting thermostat. Gadgets are getting scary smart, right? And we just found out about the smartest toothbrush in the world, powered by Bluetooth, and promising to...
Dropbox and Android sitting in a tree
My love for Dropbox runs deep, but now with a new exciting feature, I'm completely head over heels--and a little envious of you Android users. The newest version of the Dropbox Android app allows you to upload photos and videos directly from your phone right to a...
Know how your kids love stickers? Woudn’t it be great if they couldn’t stick them on your furniture?
Not sure what it is about children and their love for stickers, but I do find they end up everywhere but in the six-dollar sticker book that the kid begged and pleaded for in the store checkout line. So how great that DK, one of the best sticker book publishers, has...
3 simple apps to help you use your Leap Day wisely
It's only every four years that you get an extra day, so I'm thinking it's the perfect time to step up my game and get a little more done before March starts. Now while I couldn't track down an app to finish up that last load of laundry, these three popular apps will...
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From gadgets and apps that make life easier to the Hey, Girl tumblrs of Ryan Gosling, we like things that are smart. And we'd like to think that subscribing to Cool Mom Tech is smart too.Not only will you receive our monthly newsletter, weekly tech tips, and amazing...
iPad SD and CF card readers. Hooray!
After discovering the iPad USB flash drive that our readers went wild for, I thought I had nabbed the holy grail of tech gadgets. But then I spotted the new card readers at Photojojo and now I know there's more grail to be found. The iPad CF and SD card readers allow...
Surviving the lines at Disney World? Undercover Tourist is the app for that
This past weekend, I got through four fun-filled days at Disney World and emerged relatively unscathed from the perils of long lines and the whining that ensues on them. In part I have to thank the temperate weather, but I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the free...
Wurm with that Apple?
I find that with kids and apps, sometimes simple is best. Such is the case with a funky, fun, creative iPad drawing experience known as Wurm Junior. A tot-targeted spinoff of the very cool original Wurm app, the Wurn Junior App is a creativity-inspiring drawing...
Eco iPad covers from Baggu that can hold their own in the chic department
Just when I thought my love for Baggu, one of my fave reusable grocery bag purveyors couldn't get any stronger, they launched to-die-for leather bags. And then, on top of that, they added iPad and laptop cases to their offerings, and oh man I cannot wait to get my...
Kids’ music download(s) of the week: Oscar nominated songs
Before tonight's Academy Awards, download the two songs nominated for Best Original Song and let the kids play judge. Will they go with a sweet duo from The Muppets or with a little Latin-flavored number from Rio? The Muppets' Man or Muppet has the characters of...
Chip It! – a most brilliant way to get your color on.
I'm already thinking ahead to spring cleaning and redecorating, with plans to paint a few rooms. And luckily, I just discovered an awesome site by Sherwin Williams that I've anointed as my own Next Big Thing for you home decor fans--after Pinterest, of course. The...
A memory game app that doesn’t get boring so fast. Huge!
Memory games are a great idea--in theory. Those brightly colored cards with rounded edges that fit snugly in grabby little palms are supposed to develop memory, recognition and visual identification skills, so what's not to like? At least until someone gnaws on a few...
Is it too late to get an Oscar pool going? Heck no.
Thank you, New York Times, for creating what's probably the easiest, most useful online Oscar ballot I've ever seen. Each category lists all the nominees, plus helpful little thumbnails to jar your memory. (Oh right, that's Bérénice Bejo.) You can invite friends via...
A DIY Kindle cover for the crafty
I stumbled upon this lovely tutorial for a DIY Kindle cover, and I thought, what a smart idea! If you have the chops, and the materials, that could be a really fun project, or a great way to add a personal touch to a tech gift. At the Carolyn's Homework blog, you'll...
Are you key-bored? We can fix that.
Keyboards can be so boring: The same letters, numbers, symbols. Can't we spice it up? Why, yes. Yes we can. We've found several cool sets of vinyl sticker decals for your Mac keyboard should you be interested in getting quirky with the keys. The adorable Lego...
Piquing Our Geek: iPad USB Flash Drive
If I have a complaint about the iPad (and believe me, I don't have many) it's the lack of USB ports. So when I saw this new gadget that's coming out just for people like me, you can bet that I added it to my wish list stat. Touted as the only iPad USB Flash...