Ily vs Triby smackdown! Which is the best no-landline family phone for you?
One of our top family tech picks from CES this year was Triby, the wireless hands-free speaker phone that helps keep the whole family in touch, even without a landline. The preview got us giddy for the technology to come for those of us getting rid of landlines at...
How to get your kids a free coding education this summer from Microsoft.
School’s out (finally). Time to really sink into summer’s sun and fun. But for many parents, summer also means tackling this gnawing question, how are we going to keep these children entertained? Well, for your tech-head kid, we’re happy to...
Makey Makey GO: One of our favorite STEM tech toys just got portable
My kids got a huge kick out the original Makey Makey invention kit that we featured here on Cool Mom Tech a couple of years ago. And now they’ve launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new Makey Makey GO, which has killed its goal in a matter of days. But you...
The new Masterpiece app for Osmo helps turn kids into brilliant artists. (Berets not necessary.)
So rad. Honestly, those were the first words that popped out of my mouth when I saw this crazy-cool new drawing experience called Masterpiece. It is the latest offering from Osmo, the groundbreaking, iPad-powered gaming device built by two young dads out of Stanford...
The Triby family phone: Finally you can ditch that landline
This week at the International CES, I was honored to sit down with Andrea Smith of MommyTech TV (link coming soon!) and share some of my favorite products for families that I had seen at the show early on. I knew exactly what I wanted my first pick to be: The...
The best apps for kids: Editors’ Best Tech of 2014
With our own staff’s kids ranging from wee ones to zomg how did they get so big? we’re always looking for a great range of the best apps for kids of all ages. This year brought us some real winners, from stunning storybook apps to educational games that...
5 of our favorite tech Pinterest pins
If you’re obsessed with Pinterest as we are, follow us! Then check out these 5 cool tech pins, along with lots more from our site and around the web. 1. We’d love a pair of these gorgeous leather touch screen gloves please. 2. We still can’t...
What are the best wireless speakers for kids? Reader Q&A
I am looking for a compact Bluetooth speaker for my daughter for the holidays. I don’t want to spend a fortune, but I do want good quality. And she’s 6, so I’d like it to be something she can grow with. – Jennifer It’s a definite cool...
KidJamz headphones for kids: Great for kids who still want to have their hearing when they’re our age.
Looking into headphones for kids can be intimidating at first. I mean I know how crappy so many sets made for adults are, so I am always skeptical of dedicated kids’ headphones that I can confidently give my daughter for solo listening. So how thrilled am I...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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