Fab app gets a makeover
If you're a Fab.com lover like we all are, you're probably already making good use of their fabulous app every morning at 11 AM Eastern when you're away from the computer. So we're happy to see the Fab app has just been updated with some key features to make that...
Baby got back.
There's just no way I could go without a case on my iPhone 4, thanks to four little ones, but I can't help but be a little jealous every time I see one those brave folks who go cover-free with their pretty, sleek iPhone. Well with these cool iPhone backs, I think I...
Piquing Our Geek: Belkin WeMo
Given the amazing power of technology, it was only a matter of time before we'd be able to control our lights, our thermostat, even our garage door from smart gadgets. Well, thanks to Belkin, that time is right now. Or, very very soon. Their WeMo Home Automation...
A tech gift with heart
In some relationships, nothing says I love you like some shiny, brand new, coveted tech gadget. I can think of a few women who would gladly trade those flowers and chocolates for an iPad 2. If that's your plan this day, then consider this adorable iPad case to go with...
Disneyland Explorer App: The happiest place on iPad?
Having just returned from Disneyland after running in the Tinker Bell Half Marathon, I was anxious to show my kids where I had been. And what perfect timing, that Disneyland launched an amazing new app that made my kids feel like they were at the park with me. The...
Motorola Digital Video Baby Monitor – helping you both sleep more peacefully
I'm a new video baby monitor convert ever since I tried the Philips video baby monitor a couple of years ago. But with a few expecting friends and family members asking me for other options, I was interested in checking out the Motorola Digital Video Baby Monitor...
One app two app Seuss app new app
What parent among us has not relied on the genius of Dr. Seuss to keep our kids entertained with his wacky rhymes and memorable verses? When my kids were younger, I would literally walk around with sentences in my head like, "wet foot, dry foot, low foot, high...
Pong keeps Android users’ heads safe too!
Ever since the World Health Organization came out with the report about cell phones and radiation, I've been a big advocate of Pong cases. And now they've added some new cases to their list, which will make you Samsung Galaxy S II (and other Droid) owners especially...
Urbanears Headphones. Pretty, pretty headphones.
While we've been looking at a lot of red tech around here lately, I was so excited to get a preview of the new spring/summer collection from Urbanears, makers of those affordable and stylish headphones for those who like their techcessories beyond black. Cream, grape,...
Move over Eloise, Sophie and the City is here.
First-time author Kelly Florio Kasouf penned a chic and whimsical children's book, The Super Adventures of Sophie and the City, that caught the hearts and minds of New York's fashion elite. Why? Kasouf's actual dad is Steve Florio, the former president and C.E.O of...
Nextdoor — A social network for your neighborhood
Between work and home, I'm swimming in emails. So if one more person asks me to join an email list, I think I might scream -- even though that's really the best way for many groups, like our neighborhood, to communicate. So when I heard about Nextdoor, you can bet my...
Kindle cases with cartoon characters? Reader Q+A
I am looking for Kindle Fire cases that have cartoons and such. You know, the cool ones the kids want. -Tamra While we're seeing a lot of iPod touch cases with characters on them, not a lot of parents are buying Kindles for their kids yet--which would probably account...
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Kids’ music download of the week, Super Bowl Edition: Queen’s We Are The Champions
Whether you watch for the football, the commercials or just show up for the Super Bowl snacks, it's a fair assumption that a good many of us will tune into the Super Bowl today. And since most of us will get behind a team (I made it pretty clear where I stand), we've...
Shazam your way through the Super Bowl Commercials
As a music buff, I was an early adopter of the Shazam app, which allows you to easily identify song titles and artists just by holding up your phone to the music. But for tonight's Super Bowl, you can actually use the Shazam app to do a whole lot more, like unlock new...
Penultimate brings paper and pen into the 21st Century
As much as I love my iPad, I still use good old paper and pen to jot down notes to myself and make to-do lists, because it's just way faster than me clicking away on a tablet keyboard. But all that has changed since I started using Penultimate, which just so happens...
Gube: Like YouTube. Except safe for kids.
Justin Timberlake dressed as a cup of soup. Michael Bolton vamping as Captain Jack Sparrow. Both are a YouTube hoot. The idea of my kids coming across either one while clicking through to what they think might be age appropriate is not. Enter Gube. Think of it as...
Totally customizable earbuds to match the iPod to match the outfit.
If there's someone in your life who's got her own distinctive style, instead of another gift card, why not give her a go at making her own totally customizable earbuds. At Custom Buds you can customize every single color for the four different earbud components (front...
How to squeeze in those Oscar movies before the Oscars
As usual, I head into movie awards season like so many parents--without having seen any of the 2012 Oscar nominees. But with a little less than a month to go before the big night, there are a few different ways I can sneak in a viewing of Moneyball and The...
Butt Art a mom can approve of
I don't know what my kids like more--playing with this new CMP fave book-turned-app, or hearing me say, "Here, kids. First draw a butt." From the people who brought us the wonderful Everything Butt Art book comes the brand new, just launching today, Everything Butt...
Red tech gifts for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
For some people in our lives, there is no better way to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day than with an awesome new gadget. (Of course for some people, jewelry is preferable, but for them we have Cool Mom Picks.) For those gadget fans in your romantic life, here are...
Android apps for kids: 3 new ones worth a look
Our readers often ask us to suggest more kids' apps beyond iOS, and while we do cover the great Android apps we find, there's certainly a discrepancy in both quantity and quality when compared to what's available for iOS. Well Android users, I think 2012 is going to...
Webstagram makes Instagram users very happy indeed
If you're a regular reader of Cool Mom Tech, you know what big fans we are of Instagram, the ultra-cool iPhone app/social network (coming soon to Android!) that lets you edit, add effects to and share your beautiful photos. If you're an Instagram fan too, you should...
The beauty of Bluetooth
While I didn't discover a whole lot of tech goodies at the New York International Gift Show, one booth that was totally buzzing belonged to Native Union, makers of those awesome Pop Phone headsets we died over last year. Not only are they back with a ton of new...
Alternatives to Picnik? Reader Q+A
Now that Google is closing down Picnik, any suggestions for what I can use to edit my photos? -Delilah We were definitely surprised to hear that Picnik is shutting down. I've used it many times to quickly and easily edit photos, and while it's a bonus to have free...