For some reason, I wasn't familiar with Burga, which may actually make the coolest phone cases and tech accessories that I've seen for a very long time. And I've been sharing cool iPhone cases and cool Android phone cases for a very very…
Mother's Day tech gifts are completely underrated. As much as we will always love receiving flowers and chocolate for Mother's Day (seriously, bring it on!) we'd never say no to an awesome Mother's Day tech gift . Especially one that rec…
We always have the best time looking for cool tech stocking stuffers that go beyond the usual. And by usual, I mean batteries. Whether you're just kicking off your holiday shopping by going through our gift guides or almost wrapping thin…
Just in time for this summer's long-awaited 2020 Tokyo Olympics -- yes, they're still calling it that -- leave it to Apple to create the accessory to match. They're out today with 22 new, limited-edition International Sport Loop Collecti…
Welcome to May, the month in which top brands lets everyone in the press in on all their new products supporting and celebrating June's Pride Month. Some of these products...well, it feels like pandering TBH, but in the case of Apple, th…
What's the best Mandalorian accessory, aside from a jet pack? I'm going to go ahead and say these amazing Mandalorian sneakers from Adidas. They're gorgeous, and come in several different styles, so you (and your kids) can channel whiche…
If you and your family are as obsessed with The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda as we are, then you're all going to flip your helmet over these new Baby Yoda beanies from Love Your Melon. And the best part is that 50% of the net profits go to …
Those who know me, know I love my Bandolier . I keep upgrading mine every time I get a new iPhone, that's how much I love it. Especially now that they offer a selection of Bandolier zip pouches that attach to the back, to help you carry …
Just when you thought you were super cool with your hot new AirPods , you can now listen to music through your sunglasses thanks to these Bose frames audio sunglasses . For real. Related: The coolest eco-friendly sunglasses we've ever se…
Thanks to the recent onslaught of amazing books and highlighting the work of women in history , particularly in the STEM field, I recognized the name Grace Hopper immediately when I saw this very cool pin from our friends at Dissent Pins…
If you're like us, you're deep into back-to-school shopping , but there's probably one purchase you might not have thought of yet: children's blue-light filtering glasses . Blue light from our computers, iPads, and every other device we …
Considering it's International Women's Day today, and Women's History month for the next three weeks, there are certainly a lot of phone cases out there to honor women through history we admire. But I think there's something kind of spec…
Among all the hardware, wires, and molded plastic at CES 2018 this year, I admit I made a beeline for the Mighty Purse booth, which featured the most gorgeous floor to (almost) ceiling display of charging purses that would be stunning, e…
The Apple Watch Series 3 is on our wish lists this year (hint, hint), but we know a gift that splurgy may not be in everyone's budget. So, we've collected some of our very favorite Apple Watch bands and accessories that make great gifts …
When I think of a smart handbag, my mind goes to looks. But in the case of the FYB London Smart Handbag , billed as "the world's smartest handbag," it's a combo of chic designer styling and useful technology that land it on my covet list…
We love to get fresh flowers for Mother's Day, but when they're on a new phone case, they'll last all year long, not just a few days. So, we found 8 pretty floral phone cases, from sweet bouquets to geeky chic designs, that any mom would…
When it comes to tech organization, sometimes it's just as simple as a coin pouch transformed into a earbuds holder, which is exactly what these Triangle Coin Pouches from FashionABLE can do. And with style, too. Related: 3 smart tech or…
Now for one of our favorite posts in our 2016 Cool Mom Tech Holiday Tech Gift Guide , we're sharing the coolest tech stocking stuffers that won't cost you a fortune. Okay so some are a little spendier than others but let's be honest, oft…
Last year, after spending way too long researching the category, I bought a pair of NuForce BE6 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds by Optoma, and soon after, declared them best wireless Bluetooth earbuds thanks to their sleek look, lightweight c…
If you've loved the idea of those iPhone cases that double as wallets but aren't ready to take the plunge, here's a smart alternative: this stick-on leather smart phone pocket from Kate Spade . Related: 30 of the coolest iPhone 6 cases f…
Moms have gone from the people who needs help getting the VCR to stop flashing 12:00 (remember that chestnut?) to those digital mavens who can help you get your phone to stop making keyboard clicks every time you check Facebook. We're mo…
Now that Valentine's Day is just a few days away, we look at it as one more thoughtful opportunity to give a coveted gadget to that special someone. I love any excuse to give (or ahem, get) a tech gift. And it definitely has more longevi…
For our final installment of our 2015 Tech Gift Guide, we've got lots and lots of cool tech gifts for men and women under $25. Yes, you read that correctly. And no, we're not talking about stocking stuffers, folks. These are awesome gift…
A few weeks ago I was at one of my favorite local boutiques picking up a birthday gift for a friend when I eyed these stylish touchscreen gloves from Verloop. Turns out, Liz had them on her list too, so these get a double Cool Mom Tech s…
You know how we like the pretty things, mama. We can't help it, we're suckers for great design, especially when combined with smart tech. So we're excited to share some of our favorite stylish tech gift finds this year for that cool plug…
Since we've always loved supporting indie makers and small brands, the entire Small Business Saturday effort, and cool tech...well, how awesome that it all comes together today! If you're supporting the #ShopSmall effort, here are some o…
We are so happy to present our 2015 holiday tech gift guide, where we get to share with you the coolest, most fun, most gifty of the giftiest tech gifts for everyone you love on your list, starting with some of our favorites: The coolest…
A few years ago, you could spot someone wearing a big, black, rubber band-looking fitness tracker a mile away. I'm so happy that fashion has integrated its way very nicely when it comes to wearable tech , and I'm especially thankful for …
It's really no surprise that Speck smart phone cases are so popular with smart phone users, including us. They're thoughtfully designed to keep your phone safe. But their new limited-edition CSA images cases just added a whole new featur…
Our editor Liz has been telling me for a while now how much she loves her Bandolier phone case ; she even named it her cool pick of the week on the Spawned podcast . It's the perfect accessory for taking an iPhone or Galazy phone along t…
I've raved about the SPIbelt sport belt in the past because, well, it's fantastic. And since mine was with by my side (literally) through another half Ironman race last month, I was really excited to check out a possible upgrade, their n…
I can't tell you how often I find myself tossing my phone in my gigantic bag then searching for a it a few seconds or minutes later. Or sticking it in my pocket. Then pulling it out. Repeat 4501 times every day. That's why I'm pretty sur…
When I think of a mobile charger that's made for a woman I think, why? What does it do differently? (Don't answer that question, Kristen.) And then I checked out the gold GoCharge from Peri and I totally get it. Related: Our 5 essential …
With terms like workcation trending lately, it's becoming increasingly obvious that modern parents mix work and play and family pretty seamlessly. Or, try to. In fact, Liz and Kristen were just talking on a recent episode of their Spawne…
I've been a huge fan of Epiphanie Bags ever since we featured them here on Cool Mom Tech years ago and it's been so exciting to see this mom-run business grow. So how cool to discover their new spring and summer collection that takes the…
If you've ever been to Society6, then you know it's a veritable wormhole of super cool art work from artists from all around the world that they whip into really cool gifts, from fun t-shirts to awesome smart phone cases , many of which …
This might be shocking to hear, but some moms just don't love sentimental jewelry. Insert audible gasp here! I'm actually one of them -- or at least the more traditional stuff isn't quite my speed -- and that's why it makes me so happy w…
Just in time for Mother's Day, I was absolutely thrilled to discover Zazzy , a new platform that allows you to design 3D jewelry , only they take out all the time-consuming stuff...like downloading sometimes complicated software, figurin…
We have all been raving about the gorgeous Knomo laptop bags for a while now. And judging from the London-based company's new high quality, thoughtfully-crafted collection of laptop totes , we're going to keep doing just that. Each one o…
When the small tech accessory company This is Ground first launched the Cordito and the Cord Taco -- clever little cord taming leather accessories named for Tex-anything-but-Mex fast food favorites, well we knew we liked these guys right…
Finding cool geeky jewelry used to be such a rarity for me, but these days, there are so many fun, affordable options (whoo!), like these few I discovered while perusing one of my favorite online shops, ModCloth. Plus they're all under $…
We've featured all sorts of stylish USB jewelry here on Cool Mom Tech before, and really, it's a pretty awesome gift idea (if we do say so ourselves). These blinged-out pieces from Swarovski definitely say "I love you" in a fantastically…
I feel like everyone around me has the new iPhone 6, while I'm stuck using my little iPhone 5S. Man, it seems so small! If you're like what seems like all of my friends and are sporting a fancy new phone (lucky you!), here are some cool …
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. Up…
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 headban…
If you've got someone on your holiday shopping list that just can't live without emoji, I'm pretty sure these emoji gifts will get you a fist bump and a round of applause. Ever since I updated my iPhone to iOS8, I jumped on the emoji tra…
We've shared our favorite cool tech toys and gifts for younger kids, tech toys for big kids , and cool tech gifts for guys under $50 . Now our Holiday Tech Gift guide series continues with these stylish tech gifts for women. Can we have …
I always love popping over to ModCloth and checking out their accessories section because it changes so frequently (like every hour, it seems). That's how I discovered this kitschy Betsey Johnson Photographic Charm bag that I think is su…
When I saw this adorable mini hashtag necklace at Charm and Chain , and then looked at the affordable price, I'm pretty sure I scored the coolest gift idea for the social media lovers in my life. And maybe yours too. Each one is custom m…
I've logged thousands of miles running and cycling, which is not only a good way to counteract my love for carbs, but also to evaluate how I can comfortably carry all the stuff I need while I'm out. I'm talking about my phone, my keys, m…
So a few months ago, we featured The Power Purse , which sold out so quickly I couldn't even get my own hands on it. Well, now it's back and better, with a cooler name and lots more room. And get this: We're giving two away! The Power Wa…
So if we were playing word association and I said cool geek accessories you might give me a weird look because that sounds like an oxymoron. Lucky us, it's not anymore. Because now you can respond with, Shadowplaynyc scarves, duh. There'…
Whether you're thinking holidays or just looking to freshen up your fall wardrobe, tech style we're loving these blingy hashtag necklaces from local NYC jewelry, Electric Picks . Which makes it an Electric Cool Mom Pick, since you'll fin…
With our smartphones able to do so many fun things now, it can feel like we're walking around with a party in our purses. Well, AR for Her decided to make that quite literal with this Clutch Bluetooth Speaker . As in, yes, it's designed …
Well if there was any doubt that wearable tech was blowing up--and getting prettier--you only have to look at these pages where it seems that there's something new and cool coming out nearly every day now. Recently, it was the beautiful …
When we first came across the crossbody Bandolier iPhone case , I admit that a few on our staff was like...eh...do we really need it? The rest of us however, were completely excited about it. I include myself in that latter group. I supp…
With the explosion of fitness tech , we've seen a ton of cool activity trackers, like the Jawbone UP, FitBit Flex , and Garmin vívofit . Now we've found one that looks prettier and does even more than the others: The Misfit Shine . The M…
With summer unofficially here (and can I get a big amen to that?) it's the time a fashion-conscious techie's mind turns toward other pursuits. No, not getting off the iPad; I mean finding a more summery case for toting that bad boy aroun…
If you're like me and have ridiculous smart phone battery life issues and always need to have your smart phone plugged into the wall, the car charger, or a battery pack, then you need The Power Purse like yesterday. So ignore the name (s…
While I wouldn't necessarily call my beloved Jawbone UP24 fashionable, it definitely is more so now thanks to these new ribbon wristbands from Griffin --a very cool innovation in the world of wearable tech and something we expect to see …
I recently saw photos of myself from a party in which I had my phone in my hand in every shot. Blergh. It's not that I was texting the whole time--just that I didn't want to carry much more than a phone, and I had no pockets on me.So whe…
Texting is a challenge in the brutally cold and mostly bundled winter months. (Oh, our first word problems!) We've recently covered a ton of gorgeous touchscreen gloves but I also love that the recent trend of fingerless gloves is perfec…
Need a very special gift for that techy fashionista in your life? Let us give you a hand. Or a glove. And not just any old glove. These touch-screen gloves are all beautifully made of super-luxurious materials and let you swipe, text, an…
The Hubble Telescope has given humanity a startling and beautiful glimpse into the wonders of space, from baby stars to colliding galaxies. And now you can carry them near your heart. Or on your purse. Or in your hair. These gorgeous 100…
File this one under tech being used for good and not evil: watches designed to change the world. And look pretty sweet doing it. In the spirit of Toms Shoes , Sevenly , Wink Bags , and other businesses created in order to donate products…
I've yet to actually purchase a pair of touchscreen gloves. And no, it's not because I live in the Deep South. I'll admit that a lot of them look a little too obvious to me, even if some touchscreen gloves have gotten more attractive. Bu…
When I first got wind of touchscreen gloves for texting , I actually used the phrase "they're not fashionable by any means, but..." And wow things have changed in just a couple of years. Today, there are options like the tech touch glove…
As a runner, I've used my fair share of GPS watches, all of which tend to have the same issue: Too darn big for my wrist. And while I personally don't mind strapping my smart phone to my arm in my beloved Arm Pocket , that's not an optio…
I'm picky when it comes to laptop cases, because I tote mine around pretty much daily. I kind of hate when I end up at an after-work cocktail party knowing I have to tote a big, padded ugly thing over my shoulder the whole time. (Upper c…
If you've got a Super Mario fan or a member of Team Unicorn in the house, here's a fabulous stocking stuffer to show her 8-bit pride. And you get bonus points for wearing fuse beads as fashion. The 8 Bit Bow is a cute and subtle way to w…