Karaoke for the preschool set
I know I don't have the only 2 year-old who can pick up my iPhone, unlock the screen and navigate apps. And it never fails, when the phone is in her hands, the Nursery Rhyme Karaoke app, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, is the first thing she clicks on every single time....
Techie Valentine’s Day gifts. Awwww.
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, which means we're already thinking about that special gift for that special someone. And if that special someone happens to be a techie too, these five tech-related Valentine's gifts are a great place to start. Simultaneous...
iTunes U: For that free Stanford education you were always hoping for
If you constantly have regret about sleeping through all those 8:30 AM college classes or have always wanted to learn another language, technology is now making it mighty easy to add a couple IQ points, in the comfort of your own homes. An updated version of the...
CES 2012: 5 tech trends that parents should know about
This year at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, it was no small task narrowing down more than 20,000 new products to just the stuff I think parents will love. (As in, not a pair of $2000 designer 3-D glasses). Here, five tech trends that I see for 2012 that should be...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Ted Danson
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Ted Danson shares his favorite! Wherever you are, the Seafood Watch app will tell you what's good to eat and why. If you eat this way, it can have an impact on...
Kids’ (free!) music download of the week: Kira Willey’s The Mixing Bowl
Though it is always about 100 times messier when my kids want to help in the kitchen, I've always loved their help. And since this is great cookie-baking weather, I've found a sweet little tune to play while we get busy stirring, taste-testing and, of course, cleaning...
3 cool tech gadgets and apps for the Tinkerbell half marathon (cheer me on!)
As part of our fitness resolutions, Julie Marsh (our awesome VP of Operations) and I have been training for a series of races this year. So imagine how excited we were when Disney Sports invited us to participate in the newest race: The Tinkerbell Half Marathon. Along...
Goodbye Picnik, hello Picnik Premium
Editor's Note: We've updated this post with new information we received regarding the changes to Picnik. You might have been as surprised as I was to learn the news that Google will be closing down Picnik, the go-to photo editing site for thousands of users. But there...
Roses are red, Yoda is green
Valentine's Day cards for your beloved geek can be hard to come by, especially if you don't want a 24-pack of tear-off Lego/Star Wars figures saying, "Valentine, you're the Obi-Wan for me!"This Etsy shop may have one of the most chic collection of geek cards we've...
Volume-limiting headphones for kids? Reader Q+A
Do you have any recommendations for kids' headphones with a volume-limiting feature? We bought some children's headphones, but they are a bit boring to look at. - LeighannDefinitely, Leighann! When it comes to kids' headphones, a volume-limiting feature is definitely...
Kung-fu UV Panda
We love cute. We love smart. And we hate hate hate yucky bacteria, especially the kind that winds up on kids' toothbrushes and in their mouths.And that's why we adore this panda, the cutest, newest release from the line of Zapi toothbrush sanitizers When you get right...
Cover up your iPad with your own custom design
Got a shiny new iPad over the holidays but still searching for just the right case? If you're anything like me, you want something to keep your precious new tech toy totally safe without sacrificing style. Even better: A totally custom case that no one else at the...
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Sit. Stay. Read.
After my kids had mastered mama and dada, the next thing they started saying is When are we getting a dog? Since my three kids are so obsessed with friendly canines, it was a no-brainer that we'd check out a new app that stars man's (and kid's) best friend. And...
Protect free speech – say no to SOPA and PIPA
In solidarity with the many websites protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA)--those sites we rely on every day for news, entertainment, information, and community--Cool Mom Tech will not be posting today. We are deeply concerned about...
Piquing Our Geek: Nest Learning Thermostat
I do my best to turn off light switches and turn down our thermostat, especially on our other floors at night and when we're out of the house. But that's only when I remember. Which, as a busy mom, is not as often as it should be. That's why I was intrigued by this...
Word W.E.L.D.E.R. and Scramble With Friends. Word game addicts, beware
All last year I read about the addictive awesomeness that is the Word W.E.L.D.E.R. app. And I resisted. Oh, did I resist. I am someone enamored of word game apps like Words with Friends and Scrabble, so I knew I'd love it. But it wasn't until Zynga went and killed the...
Celebrate Dr. King’s birthday with his words in a whole new way
My kids are getting old enough to understand that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's message of equality, fairness and tolerance is just as important now as it was back when he was alive. And today on his observed birthday, I have found a great way to reflect on his...
5 picks you might have missed
To help you be large and in charge, or at least awake and charging up--here are five electrifying picks you might have missed on Cool Mom Tech from the last week.1. A pretty bird alarm clock? Tweet!2. Is your child ready for a cell phone? Maybe. Here are some...
Kids’ music download of the week: Justin Roberts’ Snow Day
No one is more disappointed than I at the wimpy winter we've had in southern New England. So, with all my apologies to the rest of you who are covered in the white stuff, this little Justin Roberts number goes out to all those kids who can't wait to hear those...
5 simple tips to get your digital photographs organized
I love digital photography for the ability to take 500 pictures of my daughter eating her first birthday cupcake, knowing that the perfect shot will be in there somewhere. But this also means my computer gets bogged down with tons of photo files, often with no label,...
Want! My Top CES Laptop Pick: Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13
Even though tablets and smartphones are my top choices for digital access on the go, I am still a fan of physical keyboards and the full functionality of laptops for getting real work done on the road. At CES this week, I saw a demo of a game changing laptop-tablet...
Belkin Mini Surge: The ultimate travel charger
If you've done any sort of traveling, then you know how tough it can be to find enough outlets to charge all your gadgets in the airport and in your hotel room. I'll have my laptop plugged in at the desk, then my phone and tablet in the bathroom, which definitely...
It’s pixel time!
Digital clocks? Whoa, there, Super Mario! What do you think it is, the year 2000?With this rad pixel clock, it's always pixel time, and it feels more like the 1980s. No flashing colors, digital projections, or synching it with your iPod so you can wake up with Moves...
Piquing Our Geek: SolarKindle Lighted Cover
A house full of gadgets means lots of chargers, so any way that I can cut down on the wires and the energy bill will get my attention. And that's exactly what happened when I saw what SolarFocus is launching at the CES Conference this week. I can't wait to take a peek...