Two cell phones to charge in the car? No problem

by Cool Mom Team | Travel

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 an end to at least one...

Why should iPhone users get all the cool accessories?

by Cool Mom Team | Travel

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 cable comes in 10 colorful...

How to fix your fraying phone and lightning cables

by Cool Mom Team | DIY

This week I looked at my definitely plugged-in MacBook, and realized it wasn’t charging. Surely the entirely frayed wire at the base had something to do with that? Mac users in particular are famiilar with the annoying ease at which the cables and connectors...

Cord management brilliance. Affordable brilliance.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

Raise your hand if you’ve got a cord nest somewhere in your home that looks more like a design magazine “before” instead of an “after.” I am raising my hand. Okay, both hands. So I’m thrilled to find a smart, affordable,...

An awesome messenger bag courtesy of Italy and that big glowing star in the sky.

by Cool Mom Team | Travel

I wouldn’t be so presumptuous as to suggest that anyone is thinking about Father’s Day yet, but should you be (in which case, standing O), there’s a super deal worth grabbing now on a really amazing tech case. You’ve just got another couple...

Piquing Our Geek: An energy-generating soccer ball. Whoa.

by Jeana | Tech Toys

I’m always telling my kids that I wish I could harness their energy and put it to use around the house. While that kind of tech innovation may be years away, I just came across the unlikeliest of objects that is taking that very idea and using it to power...

The PlugBug World makes the friendly skies 167% friendlier for Mac users

by Cool Mom Team | Travel

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 saved the life (or at...

A seriously fabulous surge protector for travelers. (Yes, we called a surge protector “fabulous”)

by Jeana | Travel

While surge protectors aren’t particularly the sexiest tech gadgets out there, when you’re in need of one, you realize just how important they are. We’ve covered a slew of great ones on Cool Mom Tech, including this awesome Expandable Surge...

Piquing Our Geek: A recharging pillow to keep your cell phone comfy while it’s powering up

by Jeana | Uncategorized

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 users...

Piquing our Geek: An eco solar phone charger just for teens

by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized

With more kids than ever carrying iPods and cell phones (when they’re ready, of course) more kids than ever are going to find themselves stuck without power just when you’re trying to reach them. Or…using that as a convenient excuse? Here’s one...