Can your preschooler Spot the Dot?
I've long been a fan of David A. Carter's pop-up books like One Red Dot, ever since my sister, an ardent pop-up lover, introduced me to them years ago. So when I heard that he had helped develop a new app for the iPad, I could only hope it'd be more toddler-friendly...
4 cool Google tricks you might not know
I'm a card-carrying member of the Google frequent searchers club, whether it's odd cold symptoms or Ryan Reynolds photos. (Heh.). But little did I know that Google can do a whole lot more than just random searches. Here are four cool Google tricks that can be huge...
Ask Dragon Go! and you shall receive
I was definitely intrigued by the Dragon Dictation voice recognition software that we recently featured, so when I heard that they launched an app, you can bet I had to give it a try. And wow, this free app is nothing short of awesome, especially for busy parents....
Forget about a pat on the back, send on online badge instead
When it comes down to it, we all just want a little appreciation and recognition for what we do, right? I feel you nodding in agreement as you read this. So how about a small gesture of appreciation with an online badge that's better than those "gifts" on...
Lenovo enters the tablet fray with the IdeaPad. (Not to be confused with iPad.)
You keep hearing about the tablet wars heating up, but for a while, Apple's iPad seemed to be the only one that was on fire. I've had opportunities to test out Android tablets like the Blackberry Playbook, Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy, and while each had redeeming...
Tech deals abound at the Best Buy back-to-school midnight sale
If you've been holding out on a big tech purchase or just want to stock up on a few early holiday gifts, now might be the time with this big sale from one of our go-to online tech retailers. Tonight at midnight EST (9pm PST), you can score all sorts of discounts on...
Masterpiece Theater, digital style
I get such a kick out of watching my girls get creative--putting on plays, making up songs, doing puppet shows. (Shades of my own childhood!) And now there's an absolutely inventive, wonderful app that let's them do that very thing right on an iPad. If you have...
Dads Dig This – Zoom H2
We're thrilled to welcome Jeff Bogle as our Dads Dig This guest blogger. He's a father of two girls and the author of the popular kid's media and culture website Out With The Kids. Between my Flip video cameras, iPhones, iPads, laptops, and "old fashion" digital...
3 gadgets for getting in shape
When I started running two years ago, it was to help me lose the last 10 pounds of my baby weight. But like many mother runners out there, I found myself actually enjoying it - finding solace, peace, and a smaller butt along the way. While all you really need are a...
DIY iPhone cases meet needlepoint awesomeness
I joke around that I don't have a crafty bone in my body when, really, I just don't seem to have the time to spend on being crafty anymore. But this awesome tech-craft mashup is enough to make me give up another hour of sleep. The Connect Design DIY iPhone 4 cases...
Kids’ music download of the week: Freeze Tag
Of all the amazing things my kids and their friends can do, one of the most astonishing is their ability to run in screeching packs around my yard when the temperature is more suited to, say, lying in a puddle of sweat sipping icy drinks. So, in honor of the rising...
Keep those preschool brains fresh this summer
We keep hearing about summer brain drain for kids who are on summer vacation. But for those ambitious parents out there who are already eying the Ivy Leagues for their toddlers (oh not you, of course), it's never too early to start making pathways between those...
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HeyTell turns smart phones into walkie talkies
As savvy as my husband is with his smart phone, he's a bit challenged in the texting department. (It's true, honey.) But now that we've both got this handy new app installed, we can exchange free voice messages instantly--no fancy thumb work required. HeyTell is a...
Pillows that give your couch a geeky reboot
I've been on the lookout for some fun pillows for adorning my couches for when I have actual real life adult guests over. So as a self-proclaimed geek and newly converted Mac girl, these pillows immediately caught my eye. The I'm a Mac three pillow set from...
Good alternatives to a more expensive Netflix
Now that Netflix has gone and raised their rates by 60% (oh joy!), I'm going to venture a guess that some of you are now open to other movie streaming and download alternatives. Which makes this a good opportunity to point you to some of our past posts that just might...
Is there a way to get free ebooks on my iPad? Reader Q & A
I recently got an iPad 2, but I am having a hard time justifying paying for ebooks. I have been searching for a website that allows me to rent current bestsellers for free and I found one called My Pad Media that claims for a one-time lifetime fee of $49.95 you can...
Spotify is here!
When I heard about the launch of Spotify in the US today, I wasn't sure it was for me; I'm pretty comfortable with all things tech, though I'm still admittedly old school when it comes to my music I prefer CD's to MP3's, and haven't jumped on the streaming-audio...
Designer desktops that deliver inspiration
Back in 2010 the talented Jaime Derringer of the super design blog Design Milk began an open ended project. Acknowledging how much time we all spend staring at our computer screens (like you are doing right now), Jaime took it upon herself to offer us all a little...
Yo Gabba Gabba takes over your smart phone
It's no secret that we love Yo Gabba Gabba as much as (if not slightly more than) our kids. One quick search on Cool Mom Picks will result in a slew of YGG inspired toys, shoes, yes, even finger puppets. So it's only natural that we'd be unreasonably excited to find...
Crayola goes high tech with ColorStudio HD
One of my kids' favorite things to do with the iPad is draw. Actually, one of their favorite things to do anywhere is draw. So I am always looking for fun coloring apps that can keep the artistry flowing, and that I find easier to justify than video games. And now,...
Ready-made online mixtapes for your lazy listening pleasure
I find one of the things I don't have time to do much anymore as a busy parent is find new music. Of course that doesn't entirely explain why my playlist seems to have stopped growing around 1998, but we'll just stick with it. This neato site however, seems to offer...
4 cool HTC smartphones for Android fans
I have a 2 year old smartphone. That's easily middle age in phone years and with the contract ending in August I've starting the research for my next phone adventure. While the logical first step in a mom's smartphone comparison is the upcoming iPhone 5, I'm leaning...
Cover your e-reader in the classics
If there's anything to miss about real, live books when you're using your e-reader, it's the flip of the pages, the weight of the hardcover book in your hands, and the cool covers. So while I haven't yet found anything to help with the first two, I've definitely more...
Postcardly turns emails into actual postcards.
My kids have wonderful grandparents in Florida, but they have one major flaw: None of them will make my life easier by joining Facebook or even using email to communicate. That means I have to make sure to send hand-written letters and take the time to actually print...