tech accessories Archives

12 must-have gadgets to get you through a winter of quarantining

Colder weather is starting to settle in for many of us, and we’re kind of staring bleakly into a winter quarantining. I’m not thrilled about the idea, but I’m trying to prepare myself and my family so that we’ll get through this season...

5 of the best affordable headphones for kids and teens, which are perfect for online learning

by Kate Etue | Audio, Back to School Tech, Uncategorized

With so many of our kids headed back to school this fall from the comfort of our living rooms (oof), we wanted to take a look at some of the best headphones for students who are remote learning this fall. There are a lot of factors we’ve thought about here—from...

The stylish new Bandolier crossbody phone cases. Until women get some clothes with some damn pockets.

by Liz Gumbinner | Cell Phone Accessories, Fashion + Accessories

Those who know me, know I love my Bandolier. I keep upgrading mine every time I get a new iPhone, that’s how much I love it. Especially now that they offer a selection of Bandolier zip pouches that attach to the back, to help you carry more stuff with less...

Power strips go pastel

by Kristen Chase | Around the House

At this point in our digital lives, power strips are just part of our decor, at least at my house anyway. I’ve got at least one in pretty much every single room of my house. But, let’s be honest here: they’re ugly. That’s why I did a double...

21 of the coolest tech stocking stuffers for everyone on your list | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, Holiday Tech Gifts, Tech Toys and Random Fun

If you’re stuffing those stockings that have been hung by the chimney with care, we’ve got the coolest tech stocking stuffers for everyone on your list this year, from really affordable tech accessories to a few splurges. And trust us when we say that...

3 high-tech gadgets to help keep you cool without the A/C

by Kate Etue | Smart Appliances

We’ve been experiencing record temps this summer, even for us down in already-toasty Nashville. So anything to make us more comfortable is welcome these days! Sound familiar to you too? So when we spotted these 3 smart, high-tech solutions to help keep us cool...

Covet alert: The swanky new charging purses from Mighty Purse

by Liz Gumbinner | Cell Phone Accessories, Travel Essentials

Among all the hardware, wires, and molded plastic at CES 2018 this year, I admit I made a beeline for the Mighty Purse booth, which featured the most gorgeous floor to (almost) ceiling display of charging purses that would be stunning, even if they didn’t charge...

12 fun holiday iPhone cases. Oooh, festive! | Holiday Tech Guide 2017

by Cool Mom Staff | Cell Phone Accessories, Gift Guides, Holiday Tech Gifts

We do pretty crazy things during the holidays. Like decorate outdoor trees, indoors. So we think it’s perfectly reasonable to spread the holiday cheer to the everyday device that is quite literally, closest to us. Here, 12 fun holiday iPhone cases that will keep...

12 stylish Apple Watch bands and accessories. Rowr. | Holiday Tech Gifts 2017

by Kate Etue | Fashion + Accessories, Holiday Tech Gifts

The Apple Watch Series 3 is on our wish lists this year (hint, hint), but we know a gift that splurgy may not be in everyone’s budget. So, we’ve collected some of our very favorite Apple Watch bands and accessories that make great gifts for anyone who...

13 practical tech gifts anyone with a smartphone or tablet can use | Holiday Tech Gifts 2017

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Tech Gifts

If your family is anything like ours, there’s always a few people on your list who always ask for practical gifts. And as much as you want to give them a gorgeous necklace or a cool pair of cufflinks, they would much prefer a gift they know they’ll use every single...

NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week

Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz

Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

We started Cool Mom Tech in 2010 to help make our increasingly digital lives easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun, however old your kids may be.

We love that it's grown to become the go-to source for millions of parents who want commonsense info about tech delivered with a smile.

We even have the privilege of sharing our tips + tricks with The TODAY Show, CNN, HLN, GMA, Nightline, newspapers and magazines around the country, and our favorite -- regular parents who stop us at PTA meetings and ask us how old kids need to be to get a smartphone, and whether they really need to panic about Snapchat.

(Answer: It's complicated.)

We're so glad you're here! And we hope we can help you too.