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Web Coolness: Star Wars Moleskines, the solar eclipse, and the downside of tech

Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. As we get ready for back-to-school season, Star Wars Moleskines? Yes, please! Some say smartphones have destroyed a generation, while this scientist claims kids are...

Earth Day 2015 picks: 5 cool tech gadgets to get you excited about solar power

by Cool Mom Staff | Green Tech

It’s Earth Day 2015, and this is always the time we stop and think of ways that we can save energy — and money — in our everyday lives. One of the trends we’re really starting to see blow up, at last, is the use of solar power. There are so...

Solpro takes solar chargers to a whole new level. And speed.

by Kristen Chase | Green Tech

I’ve seen no shortage of solar chargers, many of which we’ve featured here on Cool Mom Tech. But the new Helios solar charger from Solpro that we discovered at CES 2015 lets you charge smarter and waaaay faster. Yep, the new Helios only needs 90 minutes in...

Juse: The solar powered mobile phone charging case we’ve all been waiting for.

by Jeana | Green Tech

We have covered hundreds, if not millions (Okay, probably not millions) of mobile phone cases over the years, and loads of mobile phone chargers too. But this super cool Indiegogo project I just learned about named Juse is the first solar-powered mobile phone charging...

5 of our favorite tech pins on Pinterest this week

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out these 5 awesome tech pins, plus lots more techie coolness from our site and around the web. 1. This cute #onesie for #baby is totes #adorbs. 2. A social network that lets families share info...

9 of the easiest steps towards more sustainable living, thanks to tech

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips and Tricks

As fans of the planet–and yeah, humanity in general–we’re always looking for ways to live more sustainably and to help our kids be more aware of it too. And as we’ve all discovered over the years, it doesn’t have to be about massive life...

Web Coolness: Tom Hanks’ new app, ice bucket challenge, and more

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web this week. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. A custom Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle NES. So cool. Will these solar-powered chargers (now being tested in Bryant Park) be coming to a park near you?...

7 terrific tech gear picks for camping and hiking

by Julie | Travel Essentials

Having recently returned from an awesome family camping trip, I was surprised to find how helpful tech could be — even on a trip that was as tech-free as we could make it. Turns out that some technology, when chosen wisely, can make getting in touch with nature...

Skylock bike lock: If you’re a cyclist you’re going to want this. If not, you’ll want to take up cycling.

by Julie | Fitness + Health

Being a cyclist myself, I love seeing all the new advances to help keep bikes and their riders safe, and Skylock is at the top of my list for a bunch of cool reasons. The Skylock bike lock is a solar powered, Bluetooth enabled, wifi connected, theft alerting, crash...

The Solar Schools Project: How you can help our schools without even selling gift wrap.

by Julie | Causes and General Do-Gooding

Growing up in the midwest, our neighbors had two solar panels on their roof. I always thought that was so cool. Now panels are popping up in my neighborhood, and it’s still just as cool to me. I would love to see even more solar energy sources, especially since...

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