6 colorful and compact Bluetooth speakers that any mom would love
When Mother’s Day comes around, spring is most definitely in the air. Ah, thoughts of long days outside, beach trips and picnics. And what is one very important component of all these activities? Music! With eager anticipation for summer ahead, here are a few...
The best Instagram photo gifts for Mother’s Day
Cool photo gifts for mom tend to be a sure thing in the Mother’s Day gift department. Since so many services have made it a snap to print incredible gifts directly from the photos you take on your Instagram account, we’re all for taking advantage with one...
Awesome gift for techies – a personalized USB drive like you’ve never seen
I’ve seen USB drives that could be engraved, imprinted, or otherwise customized with your name or logo. But I’ve never seen anything quite like this. San Francisco’s Kayla Campbell makes personalized USB drives that no one will ever mistake for...
Custom Otterbox cases! Finally, cell phone protection in a cool case you can love.
I’m always torn between outfitting my iPhone 5 in a super protective case or popping it in something that’s stylish but not as safe. Why must I choose? So how excited am I that Otterbox has launched a new service that allows you to create your own custom...
What’s the best iPhone 5 case? The ultimate roundup for every taste and style.
One of the biggest questions we get here at Cool Mom Tech: What’s the best iPhone 5 case? Of course, our response always depends on what you’re looking for, whether it’s style, protection, or a little bit of both. So here I rounded-up 20...
How to personalize a tech gift for the holidays
I realize that it should be enough to wrap up a pretty new iPad Mini, stick it under the tree and call it a day. And it is an awesome gift, don’t get me wrong. But as someone who likes to add a little bit of a personal touch to all my gifts, just a gadget in a...
Holiday photo gifts from your smartphone pictures – Holiday Tech Gifts
Photo gifts are always popular for the holidays and now that we’ve got smartphone photos, photo apps, an Instagram addiction, and services that connect to all of the above, it’s even easier to find some cool–and affordable–photo gifts for...
3 ideas for an amazing custom photo iPhone case
It’s not surprising that longtime popular personalized card and invitation site, Tiny Prints is expanding their offering into other personalized photo gifts– and that includes some fun iPhone cases. Even for that much coveted new iPhone 5. (Update,...
DIY headphones that look as sweet as they sound
I’m already a huge fan of Aerial7’s Tank headphones: the perfect sound, the comfy fit, and the fun bright colors. The only thing that could make my set of Tanks even more perfect is if I could custom design a pair. And guess what? Now I can. The Tank...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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