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Back to School Tech: Cool gadgets + gear for big kids

Our tweens and teens heading back to school aren’t satisfied with cute erasers and personalized pencils anymore. They want tech! Aside from all those tablets and phones and laptops they’ve got 400 good reasons they need, here are a few little doodads to...

My, what large ear buds you have!

by Cool Mom Staff | Audio

If you’ve got a gadget-head dad in your life who has everything already, or you just want to give him something that’s sure to turn a few heads at the office, then I have found the gift for you. Though I have to admit, they’re so cool I might just...

A smart set of earbuds at a very smart price

by Cool Mom Staff | Audio

Serious audiophiles have very different standards for their headphones than I do. I admit it. As someone who doesn’t need a $200 headset to answer phone calls or watch movies on my iPad when I travel, I’ve got other considerations besides “sound...

cordctrl shows your tangled earbuds who’s boss

by Cool Mom Staff | Home Office

Just this morning I spent a good five minutes untangling my earbuds which, by the way, were supposed to be tangle-free. So when I saw these cool gadgets on Fab this morning, I couldn’t help but snatch a couple up. The cordctrl cord tamers are a cool, colorful...

Urbanears Headphones. Pretty, pretty headphones.

by Cool Mom Staff | Travel Essentials

While we’ve been looking at a lot of red tech around here lately, I was so excited to get a preview of the new spring/summer collection from Urbanears, makers of those affordable and stylish headphones for those who like their techcessories beyond black. Cream,...

Totally customizable earbuds to match the iPod to match the outfit.

by Jeana | Audio

If there’s someone in your life who’s got her own distinctive style, instead of another gift card, why not give her a go at making her own totally customizable earbuds. At Custom Buds you can customize every single color for the four different earbud...

Techie Valentine’s Day gifts. Awwww.

by Jeana | Audio

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, which means we’re already thinking about that special gift for that special someone. And if that special someone happens to be a techie too, these five tech-related Valentine’s gifts are a great place to start....

Hot new Monster headphones direct from CES

by Jeana | Audio

If you follow the tech industry, you’ve probably heard (and seen a gazillion tweets) about the Consumer Electronics Show which is going on right now in Vegas. It’s the largest consumer electronics show in the world and has literally thousands of products...

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest gadgets for kids

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

Even though our kids somehow get their hands on our own smart phones and tablets, these cool gadgets are made just for them. And guess what? They love them so much they actually leave ours alone. LeapPad ExplorerLiz: First there was Cabbage Patch Kids, then...

Stop the arguments in the backseat with cool car travel tech

by Jeana | Travel Essentials

As the holidays fast approach, I give thanks for having family nearby, especially when I feel myself nodding sympathetically to those endure the many hours-long car rides to get to relatives’ houses. For them and for all Cool Mom Tech readers who are gearing...

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