This gadget does what? 5 outrageously crazy new tech gadgets you never knew you needed. (And still don’t.)
Most of the tech pitches I receive fall into a few categories: 1) Wow, that’s super cool 2) Hmm, possibly, I’ll take a closer look and 3) Eh, no thanks. But with the proliferation of crowdfunding campaigns and sheer numbers of tech products being developed...
6 fantastic last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas you can create online right now. Hurry!
Did June 19 sneak up on you this year? We hear you! If you’re looking for a cool, thoughtful last-minute Father’s Day gift that requires little more than your computer or mobile device and an internet connection, we’ve got you covered. No need to hit...
5 terrific pro photography tips for kids who want to get beyond selfies. (And you can learn from them, too!)
As our kids get older, they’re often more excited to be behind the camera than in front of it. Or, maybe it’s a close tie. But we don’t blame them — with so many older kids with their own smartphones, it’s easier than ever for budding...
The coolest selfie cases and flashes to make you look even more gorgeous, dahling
I never really latched onto the selfie trend, probably because every time I try, I end up partly cut off, at a weird angle or the lighting is awful. But thanks to these five sefie cases and flashes designed just for improving the almighty selfie, I may have a shot of...
Web Coolness: Lego Dad, Instagram feed changes, and device rules for parents
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them too. Our new favorite Facebook page: Lego Dad Get ready, Instagram is about to change in a major way. 8 ways your smartphone could be messing with your life. The 30 most influential...
DxO One connected camera: The tiny device that turns your iPhone into a pro DSLR camera.
I’ve taken hundreds of photos of my kids just in the last couple months. And almost every single one was taken with my phone. Even though I have a nice DSLR camera, it’s so heavy, it’s just not practical to lug it with me everywhere. Especially...
14 cool custom photo gifts for everyone on your holiday list: 2015 Holiday Tech Guide
Next up in our 2015 Holiday Tech Gift Guide series, we’ve put together 14 really cool custom photo gifts for anyone on your list We’re talking sleek photo books, unique prints, amazing keepsakes, even a tasty photo treat or two — basically, more reasons...
Cool gifts for photographers: 2015 Tech Gift Guide
Next up in our 2015 Holiday Tech Gift Guide series, we’ve put together some of the coolest, gotta-have gifts for photographers. We’re talking cameras, gadgets, accessories — everything a photog would be happy to snap up. (Ha!) Even a few surprises. Whether...
7 of the best photo storage options for families with tons of pics on different devices: Reader Q + A
Hi Cool Mom Tech, Have you written about a tech solution that gathers photos from all the family computers and phones into one place for backup purposes? – James We’ve been exactly where you are, James: looking at all the options and scratching our heads,...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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