mobile accessories

My girls and I have taken to watching movies from Hulu or Netflix on my iPad in bed on weekend nights, which may be one of my new favorite routines. But honestly, the little built-in speakers when you're watching a big action adventure l…

We love personalized iPhone cases , whether they've got photos of your kids, an illustration your children scribbled, or a stylish monogram. But honestly, a lot of them seem sort of generic or cheesy, which is why I happen to love these …

There are some tech gadgets you need, some tech gadgets you want but don't need, and then some tech gadgets you never realized you needed until you saw them and went ooohhh... I'm looking at these beautifully designed wooden USB caps in …

There are so many beautiful laptop, tablet and smartphone cases that would make fabulous Mother's Day gifts these days. The plethora of beautiful designer gadget cases out there is a far cry from the two choices that were available when …

I know I'm not the only person who has had to flip a coin (or engage in lengthy debate) to determine whose cell phone was most in need of charging in the car, when we only had one phone charger on hand. The TYLT dual USB car charger puts…

Star Wars iPhone cases based on our favorite classic Star Wars characters, with nary a Gungan in sight? Very cool. But, honestly, it's that fuzzy Chewbacca one that really takes the Wookiee. Yeah, so Chewie's on pre-order only. Still, we…

It sometime takes Android and Blackberry users just a wee bit of time to be able to jump on the same cool smartphone accessory trend as the iPhone users. Increasingly, that's becoming less of an issue. The Juicies Colorful Micro USB cabl…

Now that spring has finally sprung (fingers crossed!), our dark iPhone covers are in desperate need of a spring overhaul. Move over chevrons , we've got 4 of the hottest new spring Fashion trends worth looking at, in the form of new iPho…

If there's one tech trend we're excited about, it's the increasing number of solar chargers (and not just because cord nests that grow around our outlets make us crazy). Now there's one more I discovered and it's not just smart, it's pre…

If you need a simple and elegant docking station for your Samsung Galaxy or iPhone, we think this one will make you stand at attention. These stylish phone stands from Phonetastique on Etsy are made of laser-etched acrylic and designed t…

Anyone who loves smartphone photography knows that the flash isn't one of the better features of most camera phones. I'm always looking for better ways to take flash photography, and here's one trick, for both iPhone and Android, that's …

No, the Samsung Galaxy isn't walking away from the 21st century touch screen. At least, not on the screen. How great are these Samsung Galaxy rotary phone cases ? Available at photographer Kim DeGooyer's Semi Sweet Studios shop on Etsy, …

Just say the word sorbet and my mouth starts watering. However the phrase "sorbet iPhone cases" and I'm like hmm...maybe. Not sure. But if you're on the hunt for a sweet treat for your iPhone this St. Patrick's Day, you're in luck. We've…

Old meets new on these awesome iPhone and Android cases that make even the Apple map app look cutting-edge. (Ha, sorry, couldn't resist.) The Etsy Shop, On Your Case Store , is doing such neat US-made designs for iPhones 4and 5, and the …

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 creat…

Want to cover your iPhone in something that is most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, and Muppetational? Look no further---this one is perfect for all those Muppet fans, young and old. The Great Muppet Alphabet iPhone case from …

I have probably recommended the PlugBug Duo Charger for my fellow Mac and iPhone users more than nearly any other gadget, besides maybe my portable battery. It's journeyed with me across four continents, and multiple business trips, and …

Always a fan of sturdy, stylish Griffin iPhone cases, I'm so excited to get a look at their limited edition designer series from some super cool illustrators and graphic designers. What, you wouldn't let your iPhone out naked in the wint…

Now that February is finally here, all our thoughts are turning to Valentine's Day gifts. While I'm all for the standard chocolate and roses kind of gift, gadgets and gizmos are much more up my alley. So I've gathered a handful of Valent…

Considering that moms have taken over the consumer tech world (it's true, we have), it's not surprising that now the popular parent and baby brands have jumped into the fray with tech accessories. They don't all do it well--but one mom-f…

You've got to be intrigued by what looks like an iPhone case, only the packaging begins with the sentence, "Thank you for not buying an iPhone case." Such is the story with this exceedingly smart new case for an iPhone, just out today, t…

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…

With as much as we're using our mobile phones, it's only fitting that they have a nice comfy place to rest at night, right? Check out this new "pillow" from the makers of those popular beanbag style chairs, that lets Nokia Lumia 920 user…

As much as I love my Droid, I've always been a bit envious of the bright, cool iPhone cases I see everyone sporting. Why can't we have so many pretty cases too? So I decided to take matters into my own hands and find fun cases for Androi…