If you're like me, then you've been anxiously awaiting the iPhone 5 announcement from Apple . Well, you only have to wait one more week because it's happening on September 12. Even though Apple did confirm that the new phone will be call…
Ring, ring! Calling all Cool Mom Tech readers who like to win hot new smart phones! Next week, one lucky Cool Mom Tech subscriber will with this Samsung Focus 2 Windows 7.5 AT&T phone, valued at $400, and it could be you. If you're not a…
Our tweens and teens heading back to school aren't satisfied with cute erasers and personalized pencils anymore. They want tech! Aside from all those tablets and phones and laptops they've got 400 good reasons they need, here are a few l…
We're increasingly seeing a yearning for the pre-cell phone days of yore. There's iRetrophone which is an iPhone dock disguised as old desk phone, and the Pop Phone headset which lets you talk on your mobile phone with a classic corded h…
Kids and cell phones is a combo that strikes fear into even the most laid-back parents. As my oldest daughter inches closer to cell phone age, I've decided to do my research early so I'm ready when she's ready. And while it's tough to kn…
Talking to parents of older kids makes me want to build a machine that will stop time in its tracks. While I look forward to my kids getting older (kinda), there is so much comfort in their ages right now and not having to question where…
Just when we're getting used to the idea that your smartphones can control your sound system , Friedrich has now invented a space-age air conditioner that you can control remotely with your smartphone, computer, or tablet. Pretty cool, r…
If you've got a gadget-loving dad, we imagine he'll appreciate this clever printable Father's Day card that you can DIY with not all that much effort. No hot glue guns, promise! The very creative iDad card just requires printing and cutt…
We think it's smart to subscribe to Cool Mom Tech . And while we imagine winning this $700 Galaxy smartphone is more lucky than smart, why not get a chance to do both? All you have to do to enter is click here and subscribe-- being sure …
For so many working parents in this world of technology, the office isn't just in your house or a building. It's wherever you happen to have a cell connection--the subway, your kid's lacrosse game, the coffee shop, movie theater. (But ju…
No matter how much I try to follow the "clean hands = clean gadgets" rule, I'm also dealing with four kids who seem to get their smudgy hands on them any chance the get. Now's the perfect time to get in the habit of cleaning your gadgets…
Ever since the World Health Organization came out with the report about cell phones and radiation, I've been a big advocate of Pong cases . And now they've added some new cases to their list, which will make you Samsung Galaxy S II (and …
While I didn't discover a whole lot of tech goodies at the New York International Gift Show, one booth that was totally buzzing belonged to Native Union, makers of those awesome Pop Phone headsets we died over last year. Not only are the…
After a tragic juice box diaper bag incident, my first iPhone was never the same. With my new phone, I do my best to keep it away from sippy cups, wet counters, and bathrooms, but that doesn't mean it's not at risk. So that's why when I …
This year at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, it was no small task narrowing down more than 20,000 new products to just the stuff I think parents will love. (As in, not a pair of $2000 designer 3-D glasses). Here, five tech trends tha…
To help you be large and in charge, or at least awake and charging up--here are five electrifying picks you might have missed on Cool Mom Tech from the last week. 1. A pretty bird alarm clock ? Tweet! 2. Is your child ready for a cell ph…
Before the holidays, we tackled questions about when kids are ready for e-readers and tablets , as well as handheld gaming devices . But one of the most frequent topics we're asked about is just when kids should get their own cell phone.…
Here, our favorite tech gadgets and apps of the year that to us, are like having another arm. Sometimes we busy moms appreciate productivity-enhancing technology as much as a few hours of extra sleep. iPhone 4S Liz: While of course I put…
As a mom with a house full of kids, sometimes the only place that I can actually make a quiet phone call is when I'm in my car, thanks to the help of my hands-free device and OnStar . However, on Tuesday I learned about a proposed cell p…
I was hesitant to trade in my iPhone for a few weeks to test out the Samsung Focus Flash with the all new Windows 7.5. But after giving it a social and photographic workout, and quizzing my Windows Phone-lovin' friends, here are 5 reason…
While today is the day we think about all we have to be grateful are, so many of our thoughts turn towards those who have less than us. As you start thinking about all those new gifts and gadgets under the tree (or Menorah) this year, we…
I am a proud new owner of an iPhone 4S . And yet, contrary to what you might think about someone who runs a tech review blog, I am not generally one of those crazy early adopters who need to run out and buy the very first generation ever…
If you follow Cool Mom Tech on Twitter , then you know we were pretty excited about Apple announcement of the iPhone 4S yesterday. In fact, we weren't the only ones--the news actually crashed the Apple Store site yesterday! Sure, maybe i…
As much as we're excited about the upcoming iPhone 5 release , we're equally as geeked out over the amazing new Microsoft Windows 7.5 Phone OS, aka Mango , that was just released this week. Here's why we think with Mango, Microsoft is fi…
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