The smart bulb with a speaker built right in: A bright new trend in mash-up technology.
Question: How many Beyoncés does it take to screw in a light bulb? Answer: As many as you’re in the mood for, because these rad LED light bulbs are also Bluetooth wireless speakers. So basically whatever strikes your fancy when you’re turning them on,...
Make a splash this summer with the JBL Charge 2+ portable Bluetooth speaker
We’ve covered plenty of portable, Bluetooth speakers here at Cool Mom Tech, but I think the brand new JBL Charge 2+ basically blew all the other ones right out of the water. Heh. The JBL Charge 2+ is already getting plenty of use at our house and summer just...
Avakai dolls: beautiful handmade wooden toys with a magical tech twist
At first glance, the gorgeous handmade Avakai dolls look like heirloom dolls my kids would love to play with all on their own But hidden inside these matryoshka-inspired Waldorf dolls is some very cool tech that will spark creative play without attracting your kids to...
Disney Playmation: The next level wearable tech toy that every kid is going to beg for.
If you’re always looking for the newest, coolest toys for your kids, we think you’re going to want to know about the introduction of the wildly cool Disney Playmation this fall, because mamas? This could be a category changer. If it does everything...
Bluetooth and digital thermometers that offer high-tech peace of mind to parents
Wow, we’ve come a long way from the mercury thermometers we held under our tongues as kids (or uh elsewhere) haven’t we? New innovations in digital thermometers are like a whole new world. They can send info to your smartphone, track your symptoms and...
The Parrot Minikit Neo 2 HD: One smart way to prevent texting and driving.
Like we always say, the safest way to use your phone while driving is to not use your phone while driving. Duh, right? And it’s something that’s really top of mind for us this holiday weekend, when cops are out on the roads full force, and the anti-texting...
5 of the best sports headphones for women (and other folks with small ears)
What might seem like a small problem, is actually a big pain in the butt. Or maybe pain in the bud? I’m taking about wearing in-ear headphones or earbuds that are too big for your on-the-smaller-side ear holes. It’s not only uncomfortable, but also super...
Flowers for audio lovers
Waking up to flowers by your bedside sounds like a lovely way to start the day. Add some mellow music to that and now we’re basically recreating a spa experience for you every morning. So it’s no surprise that Soundfreaq is again teaming up with husband...
5 smart selfie stick alternatives. Because OH NOES, NOT A BAN ON SELFIE STICKS.
The selfie stick struggle is real, friends. From major museums, like the MoMA and The Met in NYC to the Palace of Versailles in Paris, to sports stadiums, to musical festivals Coachella and Lollapalooza, the ban on selfie sticks shows no signs of slowing down. While...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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