The Sound Cover speaker boosts your iPad volume by 400%. We’ll let you decide if that’s a good thing.
We’ve gotten to the point where my kids watch most of their shows and movies on our iPad. The sound is fine when just one of them is using it at a time, but when they’re trying to share it — which is a feat in and of itself — the sound can be...
The innovative car charger that’s the solution to all your overconnected family woes.
I now have a couple of two-port USB chargers in the cigarette lighter socket, because the idea of running out of batteries in the middle of a Waze nav is terrifying. (And on a totally separate note, when are we going to stop calling them cigarette lighters and start...
4 Eco-friendly headphones we love. Now you can save the planet while you listen.
When I think about high-tech headphones, I don’t usually associate them with natural materials like wood. But some big brands are now making eco-friendly headphones that sound amazing with beautiful, earthy textures instead of the glitzy metals and plastics...
The new SPIbelt Performance Series – Bring your gihugic phone on the run.
I’ve raved about the SPIbelt sport belt in the past because, well, it’s fantastic. And since mine was with by my side (literally) through another half Ironman race last month, I was really excited to check out a possible upgrade, their new SPIbelt...
The over-the-shoulder iPhone 6 holder
I can’t tell you how often I find myself tossing my phone in my gigantic bag then searching for a it a few seconds or minutes later. Or sticking it in my pocket. Then pulling it out. Repeat 4501 times every day. That’s why I’m pretty sure this Tory...
Peri GoCharge: A mobile charger that’s strong enough for a man, but made for a woman.
When I think of a mobile charger that’s made for a woman I think, why? What does it do differently? (Don’t answer that question, Kristen.) And then I checked out the gold GoCharge from Peri and I totally get it. Related: Our 5 essential portable chargers...
A fabulous bracelet that just so happens to charge your phone
There’s no shortage of stylish tech these days. Tory Burch FitBit bracelets, cool keychain chargers, and gorgeous USB necklaces, just to name a few. And now, a lightning cable bracelet courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff. Isn’t is fabulous? Hidden inside this hot...
Moshi makes the perfect laptop bag for small tech and big style
With terms like workcation trending lately, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that modern parents mix work and play and family pretty seamlessly. Or, try to. In fact, Liz and Kristen were just talking on a recent episode of their Spawned podcast about how their...
The Prong PWR iPhone charging case works without a single wire or cord. Rejoice!
With all the fun we plan to have this summer, the one thing I don’t need is for my iPhone to run out of juice right when I’m about to snap that perfect picture or need directions to the closest ice cream stand. But, since I don’t always remember to...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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