voice recognition Archives

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest tech for productivity

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors' Picks of the Year

Here, our favorite tech gadgets and apps of the year that to us, are like having another arm. Sometimes we busy moms appreciate productivity-enhancing technology as much as a few hours of extra sleep. iPhone 4SLiz: While of course I put put my iPhone 4S in about every...

10 reasons to justify an iPhone 4S (should you need them)

by Cool Mom Staff | Gear + Hardware

I am a proud new owner of an iPhone 4S. And yet, contrary to what you might think about someone who runs a tech review blog, I am not generally one of those crazy early adopters who need to run out and buy the very first generation everything. In fact, this phone is...

7 reasons the iPhone 4S is made for parents

by Cool Mom Staff | Gear + Hardware

If you follow Cool Mom Tech on Twitter, then you know we were pretty excited about Apple announcement of the iPhone 4S yesterday. In fact, we weren’t the only ones–the news actually crashed the Apple Store site yesterday! Sure, maybe it’s not an...

6 reasons Microsoft’s Bing app makes Apple’s iPad even more delicious

by Christina Refford | Tips and Tricks

In just a few short months, my iPad has become my handy little sidekick for checking everything from the weather, to the news headlines, to the latest movie reviews, wherever I am. And while I’ve found handy apps for all of these things, I am loving how Bing is...

Ask Dragon Go! and you shall receive

by Cool Mom Staff | Best Apps

I was definitely intrigued by the Dragon Dictation voice recognition software that we recently featured, so when I heard that they launched an app, you can bet I had to give it a try. And wow, this free app is nothing short of awesome, especially for busy parents....

Motorola Roadster may put an end to texting and driving

by Jeana | Travel

There’s nothing that irks me more than seeing someone driving on the highway fumbling around with their phone trying to send a text message or look something up. It’s more than irking though, it’s dangerous. Hey, I’ve got kids in the car! Yes,...

Dragon Dictation: Do as I say, and as I do

by Jeana | Uncategorized

Ever get the feeling that you’re not being heard? If you have children, you know what I’m talking about. Well if your kid isn’t going to listen, at least you can rely on your faithful computer to do as you say. At least if you’ve got the truly...