mobile accessories

While I think everything we write about here on Cool Mom Tech is...well, cool, every so often we find something that so perfectly fills my wants and needs that I'd swear it was made just for me. The Photojojo bamboo solar charger is one …

Did you ever think you could have as much fun playing with what's on the back of your iPhone 5 as what's on the screen? The Mood Series iPhone Skin is like a mood ring...but for your iPhone 5. As we all know by now, it's not actually pre…

Astute readers of this site will know that I can't pass up a retro inspired iPhone case, from vintage book covers to vintage maps . Maybe it's a longing for simpler times, when we had to memorize phone numbers, and never knew who was cal…

I gasped--literally gasped--when I came across this collection of totally outrageous cell phone cases. Pop culture junkies? Get get ready to click add to cart at Society 6. Replaceface gives new meaning to the word "hero," by taking the …

Just this week I was getting the lowdown on Smart Lenses, something a lot of people were buzzing about at CES earlier this year. And now...voila. They're here, courtesy of our friends at Photojojo . And yes I am getting one. Because, wow…

If you're a graphic designer, a photographer or a picky decorator, I'm excited about this new app that's designed to help you in an amazing new way. And not surprisingly, it's getting a ton of buzz. I think of it like Shazam , only for c…

I absolutely adore my iPhone, which is why I want to feel the same way about my iPhone case. I really want adequate protection but it still has to look pretty and fit my style--that goes double for my tween daughter, who can be a little …

Ever wonder what happened to all those forgotten joysticks, Atari paddles, and Nintendo controllers left over from the 80s and 90s? Cry not for the games of yore. They've been upcycled to charge your Apple devices. Though sadly, the Kona…

I've had my eye on a few super stylish iPhone cases, but I have to be honest, I'm a little fearful of how well they'd hold up with my slippery hands and my kids' grubby fingers. Well, my fear is gone thanks to my new cover that's so swan…

I have to love a product that is not only brilliant, but scores points for a super clever name, too. The ChargeCard USB charger (get it?) is credit card size, so you can carry one right in your wallet. Which is so much more compact and c…

Are you following us on Pinterest yet? Here are 5 of our favorites from this week that you might be missing! 1. The perfect juxtaposition of new and old on one very cool iPhone case. 2. You won't believe what this one little gadget can d…

Of course we adore gadgets for all the amazing ways they make life easier, more productive, or even just more fun. But we're especially fond of technology that combine functionality with gorgeous design. And yep, Jonathan Adler does it a…

It seems the more devices that I have on me, the more I'm scurrying to make sure I have all the right charging cords packed too. Between a camera, a charging case, an iPhone and a tablet, you can imagine, right? So a universal USBcable i…

We love it when high tech gadget cases go old school--like these gorgeous phone cases inspired by vintage books that we recently featured. So we loved finding these awesome iPhone cases all inspired by classic school supplies. (Often, ch…

How many times have you wanted to just grab a pen and scribble a note, but instead had to open up your iPhone to use the notepad app which, let's admit it, took so much longer? Here's an awesome solution: write it right on your iPhone. L…

We've got a thing for cool maps, abstract art, and Brooklyn. So when we found an artist who combine all three of these elements and puts them on very cool iPhone and iPod cases, we were instantly drawn to them. Meet Lek Jeyifous (best na…

I still have that Giving Tree iPhone case bookmarked for purchase one day. There's something about the idea of wrapping a new-fangled phone in an old- fashioned book cover that makes me really happy. The only thing better: a case made of…

I will admit that one of the things that has kept me from upgrading to an iPhone 5--besides the pending iPhone 6 that's coming out--is the need to upgrade like a zillion chargers, docks and other accessories. The move to lightning connec…

Besties are the new black, and with all sorts of variations on friendship bracelets and paired lockets, I'm not surprised to see the trend make its way to tech. I kind of love these Besties iPhone cases for iPhone 4/4S. Because presumabl…

When we found the Chef Sleeve a couple years back for protecting your iPad in the kitchen, we were just at the dawn of tablet-mania. Since then, it's amazing to see just how much the iPad has become a fixture in the kitchen--and some of …

If you're like me and just toss your phone in your handbag or briefcase, then you're probably opening up all your plugs to all sorts of not-so-awesome dust and dirt. And while I've seen USB covers , I can't say I've seen an actual smart …

So many of you have fallen in love with the Samsung Galaxy S--and we hardly blame you. So I was psyched to see a shop with a ton of cool cases that aren't entirely iPhone centric. Crank Cases on Etsy is a nifty little London shop that fu…

If you are not aware of Orla Kiely's slow take over of all things textile-related, you might not be paying attention. From her pricy totes and accessories to laptop cases it's the kind of stuff that just makes you happy. And now she's ma…

I can't tell you how many times I've grabbed the wrong iPhone charger or (uh) even phone at playdates and parties. And while I love the idea of a colored iPhone charger or even customizing your iPhone with washi tape , you can pretty muc…