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5 of the best affordable headphones for kids and teens, which are perfect for online learning

by Kate Etue | Audio, Back to School Tech, Uncategorized

With so many of our kids headed back to school this fall from the comfort of our living rooms (oof), we wanted to take a look at some of the best headphones for students who are remote learning this fall. There are a lot of factors we’ve thought about here—from...

A little extra security for your precious AirPods

by Kristen Chase | Audio

I’ve been a longtime AirPods convert now, even convincing a few of our Cool Mom Tech staffers to give them a try. And while I love that there is no cord or cable attached, sometimes I wish I could just hang them around my neck when I need a little break rather...

In defense of teens with headphones

by Kristen Chase | Audio

This morning my teen daughter lost her earbuds. “Did you shove them in your front backpack pocket?” I asked her. “No!” she snapped, then barked “Just pick me up before study hall!” as she stormed off into the open doors of the bus....

Ears warm, music on. Take that, winter!

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories

I realize it’s not quite earmuff weather, but there’s nothing wrong with being prepared, especially when it comes to winter. That’s why I’m sharing these adorable earmuff headphones from UGG now, so you can be ready when that first cold snap...

I tried Apple AirPods for a week and here’s what I think.

by Kristen Chase | Audio

Ever since I switched to the headphone jack-less iPhone, I rarely ever use earbuds because I cannot keep Bluetooth earbuds charged. And please don’t ask me where I put the attachment that converts headphones to lightning. That is why I figured I might be the...

Gadget guy, photographer, music lover or podcast buff, we’ve got Father’s Day tech gifts for every kind of dad

by Liz Gumbinner | Father's Day Gifts

We love excuses to shop for cool new tech, and we love excuses to shop for the cool dads in our lives. Put them together…and we’ve got some really creative, fun ideas for cool tech gifts for Father’s Day. Whether he’s a traveler, an adventurer,...

5 fabulous Valentine’s Day tech accessories you can get at Nordstrom. Drool.

by Kristen Chase | Cell Phone Accessories

I’ve been a big Nordstrom fan for years, and not just because I have a little shoe addiction. Their customer service is unrivaled, like the time they sent someone to my home to take off a security tag an associate had forgotten to take off. Nope, I’m not...

28 seriously cool tech stocking stuffers for everyone on your list | Holiday Tech Guide 2016

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Tech Gifts

Now for one of our favorite posts in our 2016 Cool Mom Tech Holiday Tech Gift Guide, we’re sharing the coolest tech stocking stuffers that won’t cost you a fortune. Okay so some are a little spendier than others but let’s be honest, often, the...

Web Coolness: STEM Halloween costume ideas, a new Instagram feature that could help save lives, and lots more

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

Here are some of our favorite links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them too. Need some Halloween costume ideas? How about cool women in STEM! A crib that puts the baby to sleep? We’re intrigued. This new Instagram feature could help save lives. A very...

Are earbuds causing hearing loss in kids? 3 things you can do right now to protect your kid’s ears

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

As a mom of a tween who blasts music through her earbuds on a daily basis, you can bet a new article about earbuds and hearing loss caught my eye. Reportedly, there’s been a 30% increase in hearing loss in adolescents (one out of every five, actually), which...

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