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Coding just got cooler (and cuter) with the Artie 3000 robot.

Coding just got cooler (and cuter) with the Artie 3000 robot.

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys

One of our favorite tech discoveries at this year’s New York Toy Fair was this adorable new drawing robot Artie 3000. What makes him so special you ask? Well, let’s just say he teaches kids ages 7-12 how to code using activities created in collaboration...
14 last-minute tech gifts that will still arrive before Christmas. Thanks, Amazon Prime!

14 last-minute tech gifts that will still arrive before Christmas. Thanks, Amazon Prime!

by Caroline Siegrist | Holiday Tech Gifts

Even if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet, we’ve got you covered with these tech gifts you can still order on Amazon Prime and receive before Christmas. Brilliant, right? And, true to form, these last minute Amazon Prime tech gifts are all...
10 cool holiday tech toys for tweens and big kids | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018

10 cool holiday tech toys for tweens and big kids | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, Holiday Tech Gifts, Tech Toys

Next up in our Holiday Tech Gift Guide 2018, we’re featuring cool tech toys for tweens and big kids. Hey, we know first-hand how hard older kids can be to shop for,  but having consulted with them we’re pretty sure these tech toys, gifts and gadgets will...
How kids can get artful with coding: The fun new sketch pack from Wonder Workshop.

How kids can get artful with coding: The fun new sketch pack from Wonder Workshop.

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys

I’m always happy when companies find a way to take their kids’ toys, games and activities and add components or extensions that keep them fresh for kids to play with. One of the best tech companies at this: Wonder Workshop, whose robots we’ve called...
Free Apple Camp registration opens June 18. Mark your calendar!

Free Apple Camp registration opens June 18. Mark your calendar!

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys

Turn that summer screen time into learning time at your local Apple Store thanks to their annual free summer camps. We’ve been lucky enough to snag a spot for our own kids in previous years and they’ve loved it. The catch: the spots go quickly so you need...
6 of the best new coding toys for kids | Best of CES 2018

6 of the best new coding toys for kids | Best of CES 2018

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys

I’ve been back several days from CES 2018, the Consumer Electronic Show, and I’m so happy to discover so many innovative new coding toys for kids this year that are giving new meaning to “best coding toys for kids.” Wow, how far we’ve...
7 fun STEM activities for the whole family. Because we all need STEM, not just the kids.

7 fun STEM activities for the whole family. Because we all need STEM, not just the kids.

by Cool Mom Staff | Tech Toys

It’s fantastic to see the popularity of STEM over the last couple of years, with so many options that are truly inspiring kids to pursue their geeky passions. But we parents know that one of the best ways to get excited about something is to be excited about it...
BB-9E is here, and he might just be the droid you’ve been looking for.

BB-9E is here, and he might just be the droid you’ve been looking for.

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys

May we introduce you to BB-9E, the newest Star Wars droid? This evil counterpart of the beloved BB-8 will make his appearance in the upcoming The Last Jedi movie. But if you don’t want to wait to see him on the big screen, you can bring him home thanks to...
12 of the coolest educational tech toys for kids | 2016 Tech Gift Guide

12 of the coolest educational tech toys for kids | 2016 Tech Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Tech Gifts

Yay! We’re so happy to be back with our annual Cool Mom Tech Holiday Tech Gift Guide, all fresh and new for 2016. And to kick it off, we’ve got the coolest educational tech toys for kids of all ages. Whether you’re shopping for a curious preschooler...
Cubetto: A robot that teaches kids to code, even before they can read. No screens required.

Cubetto: A robot that teaches kids to code, even before they can read. No screens required.

by Kate Etue | Tech Toys

You know how much we love to find a cool, innovative STEM toys for kids at Cool Mom Tech. Well, we think the brand new Cubetto robot by Primo Toys definitely belongs on wish lists this holiday season, especially if you’re shopping for preschoolers. Get this:...
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