Vintage patent drawings take artistic geekery to old heights
If you’re looking for a super cool geek gift, well, we tend to have plenty around here. And now I’ve found one more, with the incredibly creative vintage patent art from RetroFoto on Etsy. The vintage camera patent drawings are just such an awesome thing...
LG Art of the Pixel celebrates technology, design, and the creativity of youth
Usually when I check out a new tech product, it’s me in a conference room (or sometimes alone) listening to someone wax poetic about its features. But nope, not LG. They recently announced their phenomenal new LG Ultra HD TV 4K and LG OLED TVs in about the...
5 of our favorite Made in the U.S.A. tech gifts
We’re always thrilled to find American-made tech products, many of which we’ve stocked in our Cool Mom Picks indie shop at Great.ly. In honor of Labor Day, we’ve rounded-up some of our favorites, whether you’re looking to add a little something...
The apps and tools that turn your iPad into a remarkable sketch book
I love all the ways technology helps us do amazing stuff we never dreamed of before, like turning on the air conditioning while we’re driving home from work, or buying shoes while we’re sitting on the sofa at home. But I think it’s even cooler when...
Another artist making Bluetooth speakers extra cool
Remember the old days when a Bluetooth speaker was just some ugly but fascinating little thing that was cool simply because it used Bluetooth in the first place? No more. We’re starting to see designer audio collaborations like the Novogratz for Soundfreaq or...
Our favorite fall accessory: Gorgeous iPhone cases by indie artist Kristi Kohut.
These days, I feel like my phone is as much an accessory as my earrings or bracelets I mean, I have the thing with me All. The. Time. And I hate to admit it (please don’t fire me, Cool Mom Tech editors!) but I still use a cheap plastic case from the store...
Photobrix: If you’ve ever imagined yourself as a LEGO portrait
Twitter isn’t generally the best way to pitch us, but when we get a Tweet like this, well…how can we resist? @coolmompicks That’s an awesome profile photo, and even better in #LEGO by http://t.co/LK9Hyuz4UG pic.twitter.com/cQoriCzIFn —...
A professional photo printing service that makes you want to turn your home into an Instagram art gallery
Instagram photos are fun, but staring at them on your little smartphone or tablet screen can only give you so much joy. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for cool professional photo printing services and unique photo gifts that let us show off our...
5 of our favorite tech pins on Pinterest this week
We’re on Pinterest, are you? Follow us! Then check out these 5 awesome tech Pinterest pins from this week. 1. Now here’s a last-minute Father’s Day tech gift we want for ourselves. (Great for grads, too) 2. This very cool app teaches kids...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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