This might make you think twice about getting AirPods
We’re pretty much Team AirPods here at Cool Mom Tech. I was the first person to try them and sing their praises (though I don’t use them anymore since my dog chewed one up). Then Liz jumped on the AirPods train. Well, after reading this recent article in...
How to keep your AirPods from falling out? You need EarHooks.
I worship regularly at the church of AirPods, but I’ve heard from several of my friends who ask me how to keep the AirPods from falling out. Maybe they need bigger ear holes like me? Or, better, these EarHooks. Related: I tried AirPods for a week and...
A little extra security for your precious AirPods
I’ve been a longtime AirPods convert now, even convincing a few of our Cool Mom Tech staffers to give them a try. And while I love that there is no cord or cable attached, sometimes I wish I could just hang them around my neck when I need a little break rather...
Holy Pikachu! CASETIFY is launching Pokémon cases.
The countdown to the upcoming Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie has started, so no surprise that we’re about to see an uptick in Pokémon merch. Case in point, or should we say CASETIFY? Ha, well, they’ve got a new Pokémon collection launching next week and...
AirSnap: A swanky case for your swanky AirPods
Are you tired hearing about how much I love my AirPods? Well, if you’re a recent convert or a seasoned user, I have found the perfect case, from our friends at TwelveSouth. We’ve featured their clever, practical Apple products over the years, and the...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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