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Earth Day 2015 picks: 5 cool tech gadgets to get you excited about solar power
Read Essay →: Earth Day 2015 picks: 5 cool tech gadgets to get you excited about solar powerIt’s Earth Day 2015, and this is always the time we stop and think of ways that we can save energy…
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Solpro takes solar chargers to a whole new level. And speed.
Read Essay →: Solpro takes solar chargers to a whole new level. And speed.I’ve seen no shortage of solar chargers, many of which we’ve featured here on Cool Mom Tech. But the new…
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Juse: The solar powered mobile phone charging case we’ve all been waiting for.
Read Essay →: Juse: The solar powered mobile phone charging case we’ve all been waiting for.We have covered hundreds, if not millions (Okay, probably not millions) of mobile phone cases over the years, and loads…
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9 of the easiest steps towards more sustainable living, thanks to tech
Read Essay →: 9 of the easiest steps towards more sustainable living, thanks to techAs fans of the planet–and yeah, humanity in general–we’re always looking for ways to live more sustainably and to help…
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7 terrific tech gear picks for camping and hiking
Read Essay →: 7 terrific tech gear picks for camping and hikingHaving recently returned from an awesome family camping trip, I was surprised to find how helpful tech could be — even…
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Skylock bike lock: If you’re a cyclist you’re going to want this. If not, you’ll want to take up cycling.
Read Essay →: Skylock bike lock: If you’re a cyclist you’re going to want this. If not, you’ll want to take up cycling.Being a cyclist myself, I love seeing all the new advances to help keep bikes and their riders safe, and…
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The Solar Schools Project: How you can help our schools without even selling gift wrap.
Read Essay →: The Solar Schools Project: How you can help our schools without even selling gift wrap.Growing up in the midwest, our neighbors had two solar panels on their roof. I always thought that was so…
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Cool tech stocking stuffers under $10, all in one place
Read Essay →: Cool tech stocking stuffers under $10, all in one placeI’ve always loved Kikkerland Design, because guaranteed, every time you click over you’ll see something you never noticed before that…
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The bamboo solar charger takes green tech to a new level
Read Essay →: The bamboo solar charger takes green tech to a new levelWhile I think everything we write about here on Cool Mom Tech is…well, cool, every so often we find something…
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AT&T Street Charge means Free charging stations. Free solar charging stations. And in NYC no less.
Read Essay →: AT&T Street Charge means Free charging stations. Free solar charging stations. And in NYC no less.I figured the big news about ATT’s free mobile charging station program would be taking place somewhere like San Francisco…
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How to green your tech: Earth Day is the perfect excuse
Read Essay →: How to green your tech: Earth Day is the perfect excuseEvery year when Earth Day comes around, I have this sudden urge to recycle everything in my house and start…
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The XD Design Solar Window Charger is one more reason to yearn for sunny days
Read Essay →: The XD Design Solar Window Charger is one more reason to yearn for sunny daysIf there’s one tech trend we’re excited about, it’s the increasing number of solar chargers (and not just because cord…
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An awesome messenger bag courtesy of Italy and that big glowing star in the sky.
Read Essay →: 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…
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The coolest trends at CES 2013: Portable power gets seriously innovative
Read Essay →: The coolest trends at CES 2013: Portable power gets seriously innovativeThe more our gadgets and smartphones become our lifelines, the more it becomes essential to make sure we don’t run…
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Piquing our Geek: An eco solar phone charger just for teens
Read Essay →: Piquing our Geek: An eco solar phone charger just for teensWith more kids than ever carrying iPods and cell phones (when they’re ready, of course) more kids than ever are…
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5 picks you might have missed
Read Essay →: 5 picks you might have missedTo help you be large and in charge, or at least awake and charging up–here are five electrifying picks you…
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Piquing Our Geek: SolarKindle Lighted Cover
Read Essay →: Piquing Our Geek: SolarKindle Lighted CoverA house full of gadgets means lots of chargers, so any way that I can cut down on the wires…
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The Joos Orange Portable solar charger: Not just for Al Gore
Read Essay →: The Joos Orange Portable solar charger: Not just for Al GoreAfter we proudly figured out how to compost scraps from our kitchen without decorating the room with fruit flies, I’ve…
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Let there be light, to power my keyboard
Read Essay →: Let there be light, to power my keyboardCovering technology, I come across my fair share of cool products. Some I value for their aesthetic value, others for…