Two cell phones to charge in the car? No problem
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
Dotz help you organize all those wires and cables. Finally.
When the new year hit, one of my resolutions was to get tech-organized, and in particular, to tame the jungle of cords and wires that was creeping behind my desk. I rounded up some of my favorite organization gadgets and gizmos, but recently found more great products...
The PlugBug World makes the friendly skies 167% friendlier for Mac users
I have probably recommended the PlugBug Dual Charger for my fellow Mac and iPhone users more than nearly any other gadget, besides maybe the Mophie. It’s journeyed with me across four continents, multiple business trips, and saved the life (or at least the...
A seriously fabulous surge protector for travelers. (Yes, we called a surge protector “fabulous”)
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...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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