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How the Apple Watch 4 is helping me stay healthy, be more mindful, connect with my kids, and disconnect from my phone

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion + Accessories, Fitness + Health, Gear

I had an original Apple Watch way back when it first came out, and I really liked it. I also ended up feeling like it was “another thing” — another thing to charge, another thing to take care of, another thing to buy accessories for. Sometimes...

A booming new Bluetooth speaker that more of us can afford

by Liz Gumbinner | Audio, Travel Essentials

Honestly, I’m not a hard-core audiophile who geeks out over the minute details about speaker drivers and subwoofers, but I am still picky with my speakers as I’m sure a lot of you are. I can hear the difference between a good speaker and a crappy one when...

5 waterproof cell phone cases for summer. Or parents. Because, kids.

by Jeana | Cell Phone Accessories

I’m a big proponent of changing phone cases to match the season, so when summer rolls around, I always swap out my more stylish case for one that’s a little more utilitarian. With beach and pool visits a daily occurrence, that means a waterproof case....

7 terrific tech gear picks for camping and hiking

by Julie | Travel Essentials

Having recently returned from an awesome family camping trip, I was surprised to find how helpful tech could be — even on a trip that was as tech-free as we could make it. Turns out that some technology, when chosen wisely, can make getting in touch with nature...

Best waterproof cases for mobile phones? Reader Q + A

by Jeana | Cell Phone Accessories

With summer right around the corner, I’m worried about keeping my iPhone protected since we go to the beach and pool a lot. Any suggestions on cases to use? – Emily Hi Emily, great question and so timely with all of us itching to break into summer mode! We...

6 cool waterproof Bluetooth speakers that make perfect gifts for sporty (or sweaty) dads

by Jeana | Audio

Father’s Day is right around the corner and in addition to the adorable kids’ crafts I know my husband will get from elementary school art class, I’m thinking a waterproof Bluetooth speaker is a pretty cool Father’s Day gift for kicking off the...

Sony Xperia Z1S: A waterproof mobile phone made for parents

by Kristin | Cell Phones

Let’s talk about juice. Both in the edible and technical senses. In our house, we are either spilling it (in liquid form) or out of it (in battery form). Both problems tend to affect the mobile phones in the house too — which is why I was so excited to get...

The indestructible, waterproof and too-good-to-be-true nabi Square HD camera

by Jeana | Cameras

We haven’t been shy about professing our love for nabi products, especially the nabi 2 and nabi Jr. kids’ tablets. So naturally, when we heard about the nabi Square HD camera, a new waterproof, rugged, digital HD camera and video recorder (think GoPro for...

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active: A waterproof phone you don’t need a special case for

by Jeana | Cell Phones

In anticipation of summer sand and surf, we recently offered up some of the best waterproof cases to protect your smartphones. And while I love my LifeProof and wouldn’t go near a pool or beach without some kind of protection for my iPhone, the new Samsung phone...

5 of the coolest tech Pinterest pins from this week

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out what pins you might have missed this week. 1. A brilliant way to eliminate cord and earbud tangles once and for all. 2. Don’t miss this round-up of free kindie rock music downloads–so...

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