TZOA: A wearable to measure air quality and help you breathe easier
Don’t laugh, but I rely on frequent deep breaths to get me through the day, especially when my kids are being especially ornery. And thanks to a really cool gadget to measure air quality called TZOA, I can see if those calming breaths I’m taking are full...
Wear your headphones in your headband
Even though the temperature is falling, I’m still spending plenty of time outside, which is a lot more fun when I’ve got warm and cozy ears and an upbeat playlist to keep me company. So I’m eyeing this fun pleated tech headphones headband complete...
Web Coolness: Big Instagram news, the ultimate Minecraft holiday gift, our new favorite YouTube channel for kids
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web this week. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. We’ve got lots of Minecraft gift ideas for kids you can still get before the holidays, like this cool shirt (above), or what we think might be...
Sponsored message: Minecraft just got wearable thanks to Gameband + Minecraft
This is a sponsored message from Gameband + Minecraft Your little Minecraft lovers are going to be able to take their favorite game with them wherever they go thanks to the new Gameband + Minecraft, the first ever wearable for Minecraft. Can you hear the shrieks of...
MonBaby wearable baby monitor: Piquing our Geek
I am intrigued by all the new technologies and devices coming out that are designed to monitor and track a baby’s sleep patterns and movements. Products like the AngelCare Sleep Monitor and wearable devices like Sproutling are just the beginning of a slew...
The first of the Apple Watch accessories is here, with the DODOcase Apple Watch charging stand.
No sooner is the Apple Watch announced, that new Apple Watch accessories are starting to roll in. Starting with the handsome Apple Watch charging stand from our friends at DODOcase. In fact it’s so beautiful, it kind of makes me want the watch even more. Like...
Garmin Forerunner 15 review: A combination fitness tracker and GPS sport watch to turn your workouts up a notch
Since the introduction of the Apple Watch last week, there’s been rumblings about whether that gadget could replace fitness trackers like the FitBit Flex and Jawbone UP. But even though I’ve yet to get my hands on Apple’s entry into the wearable tech...
5 of our favorite tech pins on Pinterest this week
Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out these 5 awesome tech pins, plus lots more techie coolness from our site and around the web. 1. Looking for a beautiful way to print your Instagram photos? We’ve found it. 2. Everything you...
The new Apple Watch: Is it right for you?
Yesterday, we shared a ton of big Apple news with you – the advancements in the iPhone 6, iOS 8, Apple Pay, namely – but that wasn’t all of it by any means. The other huge buzz: Apple is finally hitting the wearable device market and there’s no...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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.
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(Answer: It's complicated.)
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* 8 of our favorite online educational resources
* Homeschooling 101: Tips for newbies
* 8 ideas for homeschool schedules that may work for you
* Creative ways to socialize online right now
* 5 audiobook apps keep us entertained and learning
* The best ways to clean and disinfect your phones and gadgets
* 15 awesome podcasts to keep kids engaged
* An ongoing list of the most trusted Coronavirus websites and resources
* Expert tips for talking to your kids. Very reassuring!
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