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Hot CES 2015 trend: Fitness trackers that don’t look like fitness trackers at all

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories, Fitness + Health

It didn’t take long for those of us attending CES 2015 last week to figure out one of the hottest tech trends of the year: Stylish fitness trackers that look absolutely nothing like fitness trackers. And trust me, I’m not complaining. Updated: The Withings...

TZOA: A wearable to measure air quality and help you breathe easier

by Jeana | Green Tech

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

by Julie | Fashion + Accessories

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

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

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

MonBaby wearable baby monitor: Piquing our Geek

by Jeana | Baby Tech, Family Safety Apps

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.

by Liz Gumbinner | Home Office

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

by Julie | Fitness + Health

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

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

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?

by Jeana | Fashion + Accessories

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...

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