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Power strips go pastel

At this point in our digital lives, power strips are just part of our decor, at least at my house anyway. I’ve got at least one in pretty much every single room of my house. But, let’s be honest here: they’re ugly. That’s why I did a double...

Tado offers smart climate control, now for homes without central heat or air

by Kate Etue | Smart Appliances

We do our best to save energy at home, but it is easier said than done with three kids who like to leave lights on all day long. (Even in the closets. Just, why?) That said, smart thermostats have been making it easier for so many families to conserve on heat and air...

Here’s a new one in portable chargers: It backs up your data, too.

by Nicole Blades | Travel Essentials

I recently found myself caught out there without portable, backup battery power. I mean, I had a Plan C — my iPhone charger in my purse — which was more like a Plan E, because trying to locate a conveniently-placed wall outlet at a massive blogging...

2 new cord clutter solutions from Bluelounge help you power up while staying organized

by Nicole Blades | Home Office

Living in these fast tech times means having to pause to power up our devices. It’s just part of the deal, right? And when we’re on the go, this often means searching for a free outlet, sometimes in strange places. But what about when you have more than...

Powerskin portable chargers now just for one penny. Hurry!

by Nicole Blades | Cell Phone Accessories

Penny for your thoughts? Better. How about a penny for portable chargers for your smartphone? It’s true: Powerskin, one of the leaders in portable chargers, launched a super promotion this weekend offering its popular PoP’n portable battery pack for Android and...

2 very cool wireless chargers that look right at home, whatever your home

by Nicole Blades | Home Office

We all love our smart devices until they start flashing “low battery” signs at us. Which is why we’re always on the lookout for fast and easy ways to charge our tech devices. And if the juice boost method happens to be cool too? Icing. Like with...

A USB electrical outlet that’s easy to install and easy on your wallet. We’ll take one in every room.

by Julie | Home Office

It’s amazing that USB electrical outlets aren’t yet standard in homes and new constructions, so we’ve covered quite a few ways to turn regular electrical outlets into USB charging spots yourself. The new SnapPower Charger looks like the easiest and...

The thingCHARGER reinvents the outlet to charge all of the things.

by Julie | Home Office

We rely so much on our tech gadgets that it’s no surprise innovative charging solutions are such a hot commodity. We’re always looking for a smarter, sleeker way to power up our phones and tablets while keeping our homes organized, and we’re pretty...

7 cool new cord management solutions to get your home office organized. Finally!

by Julie | Home Office

Taming cords is one of my own top tech challenges, so I’m always on the lookout for new ways to get my desk more organized and keep tangles at bay. Because despite what design magazines tend to portray in their perfect home office photo spreads, cords are a fact...

Stylish power strips just got way more stylish. Thanks OKUM.

by Kristen Chase | Home Office

We’ve featured some stylish power strips here on Cool Mom Tech but I’ve never seen one like the oon power outlet from OKUM. In a word: Gorgeous. This beautifully-crafted looks like no power strip you’ve ever seen. The string of outlets is handmade in...

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