Tech Toys | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com Cool Mom Tech is the intersection of tech and style, of parenting, practicality and fabulosity, brought to you by the same team behind Cool Mom Picks. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 22:22:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://coolmomtech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/cropped-cmt-512-1-32x32.png Tech Toys | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 5 of the best photo booth apps for a picture-perfect party https://coolmomtech.com/2023/06/best-photo-booth-apps-ios-android-ipad/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/06/best-photo-booth-apps-ios-android-ipad/#comments Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:40:41 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=38498 It’s been a while since we put together our list of the best Photo Booth apps, and wow, have they come a long way! We all know that photo booths are as essential to a good party as the food and drinks, whether you’re celebrating a birthday, graduation, Halloween, or just a family get together. […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/06/best-photo-booth-apps-ios-android-ipad/feed/ 3 18 of the best tech gifts for teens — according to actual teens https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/best-tech-gifts-teens-games-photography-creativity/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/best-tech-gifts-teens-games-photography-creativity/#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:20:17 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=38717 We know shopping for the best tech gifts for teens can be pretty challenging, but in our experience, tech is pretty much always a hit — provided it’s age appropriate. And we’ve got that down! For more than 10 years now, we’ve been in on the hottest new tech trends so we can share them […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/best-tech-gifts-teens-games-photography-creativity/feed/ 0 10 cool Valentine’s gifts for geeks: From STEM to Star Wars https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/valentines-gifts-for-geeks-stem-star-wars/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/valentines-gifts-for-geeks-stem-star-wars/#respond Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:00:34 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46530 Who else is shopping for Valentine’s gifts for geeks this year? My own spouse takes his, ahem, calling as a gamer very seriously, so no red roses for him. Instead I try to get creative and find gifts that incorporates his love of all things gaming, sci-fi, tech, and fantasy — but also make sure […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/valentines-gifts-for-geeks-stem-star-wars/feed/ 0 How this screen-free meditation device has helped my son with anxiety https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/zenimals-screen-free-mindfulness-device/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/zenimals-screen-free-mindfulness-device/#respond Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:13:59 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46023 I’m always trying to get my anxious son to do mindfulness exercises with me, but it can be a tough sell. Especially when we’re competing with a barrage of toys and streaming services. But when we tried out the new Zenimal device, which plays a variety of guided meditations for kids 5-12, he was instantly […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/zenimals-screen-free-mindfulness-device/feed/ 0 The new snow globe Pop Sockets are a must-have situation this holiday https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/snow-globe-pop-sockets/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/snow-globe-pop-sockets/#respond Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:41:54 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46007 How magical are these snow globe Pop Sockets that I just discovered for the holidays? Yes, they perform the exact same function as regular Pop Socket grips in preventing dropped phones during selfies, but also, THEY’RE SNOW GLOBES. In case I didn’t make that clear. And yes, that means they have real glitter encased in […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/snow-globe-pop-sockets/feed/ 0 3 spooky fun Nintendo Switch games to get kids + teens into the Halloween spirit https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/spooky-nintendo-switch-games-halloween/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/spooky-nintendo-switch-games-halloween/#respond Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:05:29 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45807 If you’ve been following Cool Mom Tech lately you know how much we loooove Halloween! So when we learned about a few games for our kids’ beloved Nintendo Switches that feel perfect for the spooky season, we were excited to share them, Because we can’t be the only ones who get a little gifty around Halloween, […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/spooky-nintendo-switch-games-halloween/feed/ 0 There’s an official Among Us costume out for Halloween. Sus! Sus! https://coolmomtech.com/2021/09/official-among-us-costume-for-halloween/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/09/official-among-us-costume-for-halloween/#respond Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:58:32 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45656 When your teen takes the time to text you the news about InnerSloth’s official Among Us costume for Halloween this year, you know that the party game that got millions of kids through the worst of the pandemic last year is only growing in power. Kind of like a player who randomly becomes the Imposter three times […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/09/official-among-us-costume-for-halloween/feed/ 0 Reader Q and A: What is the best stylus for kids who are budding artists? https://coolmomtech.com/2021/03/best-stylus-for-kids/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/03/best-stylus-for-kids/#respond Wed, 24 Mar 2021 21:55:13 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=43165 In our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook group, a parent asked for recommendations on the best stylus for kids who are getting into digital art, and the recommendations from our readers were so helpful that we wanted to share them here. From the top-of-the-line tools to the budget styluses that actually really work, these are […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/03/best-stylus-for-kids/feed/ 0 Holiday Tech Guide: 9 fantastic no-screen tech and STEM toys for kids of all ages https://coolmomtech.com/2020/12/no-screen-tech-stem-toys-kids-all-ages/ https://coolmomtech.com/2020/12/no-screen-tech-stem-toys-kids-all-ages/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:45:13 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=42592 Tech gifts are at the top of every one of my kids’ wish-lists this year, from my 6-year-old to my 15-year-old. But with so much time spent on their computers for remote schooling this year, I’m leaning toward some of these awesome no-screen tech and STEM toys for kids of all ages. From educational games […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2020/12/no-screen-tech-stem-toys-kids-all-ages/feed/ 1 11 awesome Mandalorian gifts for Star Wars fans, young and old | Holiday Tech Gifts https://coolmomtech.com/2020/11/star-wars-gifts-mandalorian-fans/ https://coolmomtech.com/2020/11/star-wars-gifts-mandalorian-fans/#respond Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:00:47 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=42487 Of course we had to share these incredible Mandlorian gifts now that season 3 has been announced. I know I’m not the only one with kids who are still obsessed! In fact, our devotion may have gone beyond low key a while ago. So I’ve put together some fun Mandalorian gifts for the Star Wars […]

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