7 fantastic Android tablet apps for creative kids
If you’ve got a kid like mine, it’s a full-time job just keeping up with her every growing interests, many of which happen to be digital. And no, I’m not necessarily talking about gaming and YouTube binge watching. From learning to code to creating...
22 fantastic holiday tech deals to reward you last-minute shoppers | 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
As we get closer to Christmas and Hanukkah (eep!) we thought we’d close outĀ our 2016 Holiday Tech Gift Guide should help you outĀ since it’s all about last minute holiday tech deals and discounts. Yep, those of you procrastinators and busy parents?...
The best Black Friday tech deals around the web
Looking for theĀ best Black Friday onlineĀ deals? We’ve got them, because we’re all about shopping in our pajamasĀ today and spending a little more time with our families. Or leftover stuffing.Ā Or possibly both. Keep in mind, theseĀ Black Friday tech deals are...
Tablets vs E-book Readers: What’s the best way for kids to read? Reader Q&A
So, I want my daughter to read more this summer, and with all our upcoming travel, I’m considering a tablet or e-book reader but I’m not sure which is best. -DawnĀ We’re definitely with you that gadgets can be a whole lot easier to travel with, Dawn,...
Sponsored Message: Meet binj XS , the newest Android tablet that happens to be under $250
This is a sponsored message from binj XS tablet With all theĀ features you’d want in a tablet plusĀ a few more you might be wishing for, you’ll want to check out the brand new binj XS Android tablet, which remarkably starts under $250.Ā With similar...
The 15 coolest new tech gadgets of the year: Editorsā Best Tech of 2015
We’re always excited to try out all the new gadgets each year and wow, what a long way we’veĀ come since Cool Mom Tech launched five years ago. Technology like pressure touch screens, the overwhelming adoption of streaming music and media, the desireĀ for...
Best kids’ tablet in terms of security, function, parental controls, and value| Reader Q+A
Hi Cool Mom Picks, I’m looking to purchase the best kids’ tablet for a 3-year-old, and maybe one for an 8-year-old. What do you suggest? – Reader, via Facebook. Oh, to be a kid on Christmas morning opening up a brand new tablet to play with!...
Sponsored Message: 2 kid-friendly devices from Amazon, just in time for the holidays
This is a sponsored message from Amazon With tech at the top of so many kids’ holiday wish lists this year and so many gadgets on the market, it can be hard for parents to navigate through all the options. This year, Amazon is offering two kid-friendly devices...
Web Coolness: What’s keeping women out of tech, empathy on Facebook, and a shower of Darth Vader tears
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web this week. We hope you enjoy them too. Aren’t these Star Wars and Winnie the Pooh combination art pieces adorable? (And yes, they’re totally for sale). Interesting piece of what might...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
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