Looking Glass – Like “How it’s Made” for kids.
*EDITORS NOTE: PLEASE SEE UPDATE BELOWWhen I was a kid, I used to LOVE those video segments on PBS shows like Reading Rainbow and Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood that featured things being made or built. There was one visit to a crayon-making factory I hold in particular...
Skype wishes travelers a happy holiday with free WiFi
I recently did a round-up of great videoconferecing options for connecting with family over the holidays. But if you're one of those families that travels for the holidays, you will be happy to know that Skype just announced it is offering one hour of free WiFi in...
Last minute tech gifts – There’s still time to shop!
One of the highlights of our year was putting together our second annual tech gift guide. But we understand that you might still be looking for that perfect tech gift, which hey, we totally get. We're busy moms too. So to help you out with your last minute shopping...
Stylish gloves your favorite techie will love
Even though it doesn't get super cold here in Atlanta, it still gets chilly enough to need gloves. And I've been tempted to pick up a pair of touch gloves for myself considering that my iPhone is pretty much attached to my hand when I'm out and about. Well, after...
8 hot new Kinect games for family fun with younger kids
By now, the Wii, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3 family competitions have become a big part of holiday time rituals. If not, it totally should be. Do you know the photo opps you can grab of one precocious 4 year-old making a go of an Abba Dance game?If you've got an XBox...
Stop the arguments in the backseat with cool car travel tech
As the holidays fast approach, I give thanks for having family nearby, especially when I feel myself nodding sympathetically to those endure the many hours-long car rides to get to relatives' houses. For them and for all Cool Mom Tech readers who are gearing up...
What’s a good family desktop computer? Reader Q+A
What would be your pick for a family desktop computer? We have 7 & 5 year old boys and my husband is wanting to look at some of the touch screen desktops. Thanks for any opinions! -HeatherWe definitely like the idea of a touch screen desktop, Heather, especially...
ABBA You Can Dance! And you totally will, despite yourself.
I'd hardly consider myself a video gamer, but give me a dance game and you'll have to rip that Wii remote out of my hand. So when I discovered that the makers of my all-time favorite game Just Dance released a new one dedicated to the best band ever well, I had to...
Luke, I’m your father. Also, a clock.
Alarms? Waking up early? A Jedi craves not these things. But your little Padawan might crave an alarm clock melding their favorite Star Wars character minifigures and Lego. It's always Darth o' clock with this detailed Lego Star Wars Darth Vader minifigure clock....
Point and Shoot or DSLR. Which is right for me? Reader Q+A
I can't decide if I should purchase another point and shoot camera or if I'm ready to upgrade to a DSLR. What things should I consider before I make the switch? -Kristin Making the decision to fork out the cash for a DSLR is always a tough one. Here are a few things...
Kids’ music (free) download of the week: Brady Rymer’s Trim the Tree
Whether you're decorating the tree today or if it's been up for weeks, Cool Mom Picks' favorite Brady Rymer has a free download that is perfect for this time of year. The free download of Trim the Tree is three-minutes of easy holiday listening with a pretty...
When are kids ready for handheld gaming devices?
With kids asking for all sorts of gadgets, it can be hard to know when they're ready. Sometimes just playing the family gaming device or using your tablet is all them need. But in other cases, it might be time to get them their very own. So we're putting together a...
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Reach out and (almost) touch someone with these videoconferencing options
If you're like me and have relatives far, far away (can't get much farther than Korea), the holidays are a great time to re-connect. Times have changed a great deal from when we used to call an operator to connect to Seoul and then could only speak through a barely...
Star registries and diamonds? Bah. Immortalize your love with Math.
For the geek who has everything, we've finally found the alpha and omega of custom gifts. Anyone can have a star. Anyone can have a diamond (at least, a little one). But now you can name a unique mathematical theory after your special someone. And math,...
Synkup: For anti-social socialites
Being social takes entirely too much effort since becoming a mom. I don't have time for lengthy phone calls and emails with five different recipients using "reply all" too often. Then again, being social is one of the only ways us moms stay sane, so having time to...
Angry Birds earbuds!
Why are earbuds the perfect holiday gift? They can drown out the noises in the coffee shop or the back seat of the car. You can never have too many of them. They're just the right size to slip into a stocking. They're a great way to make sure you'll never have to hear...
Should car cell phone use be (almost) totally banned?
As a mom with a house full of kids, sometimes the only place that I can actually make a quiet phone call is when I'm in my car, thanks to the help of my hands-free device and OnStar. However, on Tuesday I learned about a proposed cell phone ban in which the National...
Geek holiday card powers: ACTIVATE!
Do you growl through the holiday card aisle, wishing there was a smart card as geeky as your smartphone? Is your holiday card in another castle? Are you missing out on the 011010100110111101111001? (That's joy in binary, BTW.)Geeks rejoice! We've got your geeky...
5 Reasons to consider the Samsung Focus Flash
I was hesitant to trade in my iPhone for a few weeks to test out the Samsung Focus Flash with the all new Windows 7.5. But after giving it a social and photographic workout, and quizzing my Windows Phone-lovin' friends, here are 5 reasons I'd suggest...
Battery drain issues on your iPhone 4? Solved.
If you were like me, you anxiously awaited the iPhone 4S and accompanying iOS 5 announcement. As an iPhone 4 owner, I realized that the "S" didn't have enough new features to warrant me making the upgrade, but I was still pretty stoked about the new software and...
Best camera for preschooler? Reader Q+A
I'm looking into a camera for my 4-year old. Any recommendations? Thank you! JeannineWhen it comes to cameras for a four year-old, the main thing I care about is durability since I know they will drop it at least once a session. But, I also don't want a toy, I...
Playing with Fire
If you're the lucky owner of a new Kindle Fire, you're probably admiring your new e-reader with its bright screen and how easy it is to spend large amounts of money at amazon.com directly from your lap.While you're figuring out all the bells and whistles of this...
Snapseed: making iPhone photos as beautiful as can be
Recently, I was looking at a friend's amazing Instagram stream and I asked how she got her photos looking so gorgeous. She said one word: Rosebud. Then she died. No, just kidding. She said Snapseed. Within moments I had it downloaded. And let me say, this is one...
The most fashionable NOOK cases
If you read Kristen's awesome NOOK vs Kindle Fire review last week and decided that the NOOK is more your style, I bet you're now looking for some advice on fantastic covers. Hey, that's what we're here for. It seems like most existing NOOK Color cases will work...