A new contender for the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds around
Last year, after spending way too long researching the category, I bought a pair of NuForce BE6 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds by Optoma, and soon after, declared them best wireless Bluetooth earbuds thanks to their sleek look, lightweight construction, and very decent...
goTenna: The must-have gadget to stay connected when you’re camping
So, I know the goal of camping is to connect with nature and go off the grid, but sometimes you just need cell service, whether it’s to access Google Maps, use a cool app like SkyView or binge watch when the kids are finally asleep. It can also be a smart way to...
The Superbook turns your smart phone into a laptop. Yes, you read that correctly.
As much as we already do with our smartphones, the small screen and tiny keyboard can be limiting, at least when it comes to getting actual work done. That’s probably why the Superbook has completely blown its Kickstarter goal. Related: A keyboard case that...
5 waterproof cell phone cases for summer. Or parents. Because, kids.
I’m a big proponent of changing phone cases to match the season, so when summer rolls around, I always swap out my more stylish case for one that’s a little more utilitarian. With beach and pool visits a daily occurrence, that means a waterproof case....
The coolest selfie cases and flashes to make you look even more gorgeous, dahling
I never really latched onto the selfie trend, probably because every time I try, I end up partly cut off, at a weird angle or the lighting is awful. But thanks to these five sefie cases and flashes designed just for improving the almighty selfie, I may have a shot of...
Floral tech accessories for Mother’s Day combine 2 of our favorite things.
Moms have gone from the people who needs help getting the VCR to stop flashing 12:00 (remember that chestnut?) to those digital mavens who can help you get your phone to stop making keyboard clicks every time you check Facebook. We’re mobile, we’re...
18 seriously awesome unicorn iPhone cases for your tween, teen, or…you.
As I was searching for a cool new unicorn iPhone case for my tween this week, wouldn’t you know it –all over the news, a story about an actual siberian unicorn fossil that was discovered. Not that it looks anything like the magical creatures I want on an...
4 of the best USB car chargers you need in your ride, like yesterday
Look, you and I both know that those cheap-y car chargers we get at the pharmacy, mall kiosk or as free giveaways at conferences have a limited usefulness before they fizzle out on us — usually at the most inopportune time. So I went looking for the very best...
Ditto: A wearable tech device to keep smartphone alerts on the QT and your phone off the dinner table
Whenever my husband and I manage to squeeze in a date night dinner, I have to be very conscious of my iPhone usage. He does not appreciate the lemme just check this one thing real quick business, not in the slightest. I get it, though. Having my face washed in that...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
We started Cool Mom Tech in 2010 to help make our increasingly digital lives easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun, however old your kids may be.
We love that it's grown to become the go-to source for millions of parents who want commonsense info about tech delivered with a smile.
We even have the privilege of sharing our tips + tricks with The TODAY Show, CNN, HLN, GMA, Nightline, newspapers and magazines around the country, and our favorite -- regular parents who stop us at PTA meetings and ask us how old kids need to be to get a smartphone, and whether they really need to panic about Snapchat.
(Answer: It's complicated.)
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* 8 of our favorite online educational resources
* 10 awesome online STEM camps for kids this summer
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* 8 ideas for homeschool schedules that may work for you
* Creative ways to socialize online
* 5 audiobook apps keep us entertained and learning
* The best ways to clean and disinfect your phones and gadgets
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