Calling it an iPad cover is a gross understatement
Every mom is a master at multi-tasking. I've been known to make lunch, check emails and help with homework all at the same time. So why should I expect my gadget accessories to do any less? I love this incredibly cool line of Brenthaven 5-in-1 iPad cases available on...
Instagram Photo Books: It was only a matter of time.
Ever since discovering the Instagram iPhone app, I've become completely obsessed; so much so that it's all I really use to take photos of my kids anymore. I've been trying to figure out a way to share them with friends and family, other than emailing them individual...
Old school Mac icons, now as artwork. Yes, including Moof.
You can't frame your beloved Mac, but now you can frame those classic Mac icons in a demonstration of love for your old school Apple computer. Besides, if the Apple logo is au courant, then these prints are more like...an apple seed. Each print is based on the...
A custom iPhone case with your uncommon photography
Remember when we flipped for the stunning array of available gallery images for the various iPhone cases available at This Is Uncommon? We were particularly impressed with the interchangeable plates for the Gallery model. But you knew we couldn't rest until we found...
Ameba TV: great programming for kids. And not actually on TV.
Thankfully, my kids are out of the Caillou stage, but I remember at one point, bracing myself, hoping they wouldn't ask to watch that show. (What a whiner!) Commercial-free kids TV for the most part is great, but I'm so glad to have another option that I actually...
The coolest way to teach kids the value of a dollar
Those of you who are long-time readers of our sister site, Cool Mom Picks, may have heard us rave about Readeez DVDs, which introduce kids to phonics, reading and good music in a way that is fun, playful and effective. Now they have a new downloadable series focusing...
Can subscribing to Cool Mom Tech bring eternal happiness?
You might need a Magic 8-Ball App to figure out the secret to eternal happiness, but we do know that we can potentially make your life eternally easier, and that's a good start. When you subscribe to Cool Mom Tech, you open your inbox (and spirit) to a host of deals,...
Keeping kids safe online: Verizon is on board.
Remember that song, "Parents Just Don't Understand?" Definitely a blast from the past, but every generation of kids thinks the same thing about their parents. What's different about Generation Z--aka the "Net Generation"--is that it's not just our kids' lives we have...
I’ve seen the future and it is Mobile PayPal
It is a crazy, crazy world, when you can essentially wave your phone at another phone and poof, a payment has been made. And you know? That's PayPal Mobile in a nutshell. Let's just say if you've got an iPhone, Android or Blackberry, there's really no reason not to...
Bringing royal wedding fever to your iPad case
Between the Will and Kate wedding plates, engagement ring knock-offs, t-shirts, mugs and more, it's royal wedding paraphernalia galore! So we thought we'd do our part for you enthusiasts who set your alarms to 4AM to watch the nuptials, with these British themed iPad...
The white iPhone 4 is here, just in time for Memorial Day
Get out your white linen skirt and espadrilles because Apple has finally released what iPhone devotees have long been coveting--the gorgeous new white iPhone. Isn't it stunning? You know you want one. I certainly do, even though I'm still infatuated with my plain old...
Laptops get a lift
I'm waiting for the day the tablet becomes the new desktop, but since we're not quite there yet, I'm thinking the laptop will hold onto its reign as desktop replacement. As powerful as desktop computers are, the technology that new laptops are coming out with really...
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Smart new tools to help keep kids safe on Facebook
Just when I thought I finally understood the privacy settings on Facebook, my son reminded me that he will be 13 soon--old enough (shriek of terror) to have his own Facebook profile. At that moment, I had a feeling that another "talk" must be added to the very...
Power adapters for infinity (or Europe) and beyond
With a European vacation in my family's not too distant future (yippee!) I'm realizing we have become a lot more gadget-reliant since the last time I spent a good chunk of time abroad. It's no longer just my hair dryer that needs an occasional plug-in with an adapter...
Oh Appy Day! featuring Dan Zanes
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week's special guest is the uber popular kids' music artist Dan Zanes. Vintage Video Maker is the app that I use to run away from high definition as fast as possible....
Can an iPhone case make you happy?
I love the idea of handmade gadget cases. It seems so yin/yang to merge the soft with the hard, the hand-stitched with the backlit. These little leather gadget pods totally make me happy. While they're made for anything roughly iPhone sized, I might go a little crazy...
Facebook Deals takes on Groupon. And LivingSocial. And uh, 800 million other deal services.
The news is out: Facebook has gone live with Facebook Deals in 5 US cities. Lucky Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, San Diego, and San Francisco. In fact, check out facebook.com/deals now and you Atlanta mamas can grab a pair of Georgia Aquarium Jazz Journeys tickets for $11...
My heart belongs to Tokyo
If you have a thing for Japanese design (and really, doesn't everyone these days?) I think I have found Mecca. Or Mecca East. This shop not only carries everything and anything in doodads, gadgets, and awesome little need-to-haves, you can sort not only by price, but...
Motorola Roadster may put an end to texting and driving
There's nothing that irks me more than seeing someone driving on the highway fumbling around with their phone trying to send a text message or look something up. It's more than irking though, it's dangerous. Hey, I've got kids in the car! Yes, I understand, sometimes...
5 picks you might have missed this week
Curiosity may have killed the cat. But for people, curiosity brought us fire, hot running water, and Hoarders. And curiosity is the driving force behind technology, which is our specialty. This week's picks are all about scratching that itch (with as much style and...
Piquing our Geek: The Original Egg-Bot
You have to be pretty hard core about your Easter Eggs to invest $195 in a machine that makes them look awesome. But that's just what the creators of the Egg-Bot were thinking when they invented this open-source robot that applies computer controlled motion to help...
3 tips for getting started with your iPad 2
Whether you're reading this from your precious iPad 2 or you're still waiting for it to arrive, I can't stress how important it is to keep your new gadget protected, especially if you've got kids around. I thought I'd put together three simple tips to help your keep...
My Bodyguard
After "I love you," I'm pretty sure that the next phrase I've said most frequently to my kids is, "Be careful!" While we parents often take the safety of our families the most seriously, are we doing the same for ourselves? A new app recently launched called Guardly,...
The new PBS website drives the Earth Day message home
If I want my kids to celebrate Earth Day every day, it helps if they understand the little issues that all add up to make big changes. In other words: Why I screech when they forget to recycle a piece of paper. (I admit it. I screech.) That's why I applaud PBS for...