Google launches Android Wear – First up, smartwatches

by Kristen Chase | Gear + Hardware

With the huge popularity of wearable tech and smartwatches, it’s no surprise that Google is leading the fray with Android Wear which they just announced today. And from I can tell, it’s worth getting excited about. Along with allowing the Android Wear user...

Sony Xperia Z1S: A waterproof mobile phone made for parents

by Kristin | Gear + Hardware

Let’s talk about juice. Both in the edible and technical senses. In our house, we are either spilling it (in liquid form) or out of it (in battery form). Both problems tend to affect the mobile phones in the house too — which is why I was so excited to get...

The Moto X: The phone that makes the iPhone die-hards raise an eyebrow or two.

by Liz Gumbinner | Gear + Hardware

I’ve been a fan of Motorola phones since way back when I owned a fabulous new, silver, late-90’s Razr. (Now about $12.23 on eBay.) So leave it to Google, who now owns Motorola, to take an already awesome phone brand and together, one-up the iPhone in a...

How do I take a screenshot on my computer or smartphone?

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

One of the most frequently asked questions we get here on Cool Mom Tech is how to take a screenshot. Before you feel silly asking the same question, you should know that it’s a common one, and not necessarily as simple as it sounds. Here, easy instructions for...

Break out the Fortress phone, all you parents who moonlight as international spies.

by Jeana | Random Coolness

We always hear about devices getting hacked–PCs, smart phones, huge corporate networks–so it’s no wonder someone has finally created the most secure phone possible.   Your best bet for total phone security, should you be an international spy or...

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active: A waterproof phone you don’t need a special case for

by Jeana | Gear + Hardware

In anticipation of summer sand and surf, we recently offered up some of the best waterproof cases to protect your smartphones. And while I love my LifeProof and wouldn’t go near a pool or beach without some kind of protection for my iPhone, the new Samsung phone...

Jawbone UP: Now for Android!

by Cool Mom Team | Fitness + Health

It’s been a couple of exciting weeks for Android users, with the new LifeProof Android case announcement just last week. And now, this great news from Jawbone. Starting today, Android users will now be able to use the Jawbone UP, one of our favorite fitness...

3 cool, free calendar apps for Android users

by Shari | Best Apps

If you’re on the hunt for a cool calendar app for your Android smart phone, it can be tough to figure out what’s best in a sea of options. So, I tried a whole lot (see what I do for you?) and narrowed them down to these three options–all of which...

Beyond the iPad: A comparison guide to the best tablets for kids and adults

by Jeana | Tips and Tricks

If you’ve been sending letters to Santa on behalf of the kids, been collecting hints from family members or have been thinking about your own Christmas wish list yourself, I’m willing to bet that a tablet is on one, if not all, of the lists you’ve...

The search for the best kids’ tablet is over (parents can use it, too!)

by Jeana | Uncategorized

So many of you have been asking us which of the many tablets on the market right now is the best tablet for kids. I get it. With two young kids who get more tech-savvy by the day, I’m always on the lookout for really high-quality devices that will educate them...