by Cool Mom Staff | Gear + Hardware
I love that iPads aren’t just fun little gadgets anymore. Considering all the accessories for them now, you can really make them work hard for you. Case in point: a beautiful, thoughtful stand for those smitten with the Apple aesthetic. The BookArc for iPad from...
by Cool Mom Staff | Gear + Hardware
Every time I watch Sex and the City reruns (hold your judgments), I have to giggle at the gigantic cell phone Carrie pulls out of her bag. Technology has come so far since then, that I can only imagine how far it will go. And that’s just what this one designer...
by Jeana | Entertainment, Gear + Hardware, Kids
Father’s Day is just around the corner and there are so many ways to show the special dad in your life how much you love and appreciate him. Let’s see…you can go the breakfast-in-bed route, the day-of-golf route or the I’ll-mow-the-lawn-for-you...
by Cool Mom Staff | Fashion + Accessories, Gear + Hardware
If you’ve got a thing for retro audio motifs like I do, I think you’ll get a kick out of this Etsy shop that also has a heart for boom boxes, turntables, and other relics of the pre-MP3 era. Brooklyn’s Abreaka Studios offers a line of handmade...
by Kristen Chase | Gear + Hardware
I’m not afraid to admit how excited I get when I find a cool little gadget that makes life better without blowing my budget. And that’s just what this teeny speaker (yes, that’s a speaker!) did. The X-Mini capsule speaker packs a huge punch, making...
by Jeana | Gear + Hardware
Happy Memorial Day everyone! For the fashion-minded, this means that it’s time to break out the white. Whether or not you look good in white pants (I can only speak for myself) I think we can all brighten up our tech wardrobe. So in celebration of the official...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Entertainment, Gear + Hardware, Kids
I have a confession: I’ve been using the “free with purchase” earbuds that came with my hand-me-down iPod for years. And really, I haven’t had a complaint. So maybe it’s natural that these adorable earphones from Urbanears changed my...
by Cool Mom Staff | Gear + Hardware
I can’t tell you how many people stop me when I’m out and about, to ask me if I love my netbook. After using a few different brands for over a year now, I have to say that it’s definitely one of the smarter investments I’ve made–not just...
by Julie | Gear + Hardware
Get out your white linen skirt and espadrilles because Apple has finally released what iPhone devotees have long been coveting–the gorgeous new white iPhone. Isn’t it stunning? You know you want one. I certainly do, even though I’m still infatuated...
by Jeana | Gear + Hardware
I’m waiting for the day the tablet becomes the new desktop, but since we’re not quite there yet, I’m thinking the laptop will hold onto its reign as desktop replacement. As powerful as desktop computers are, the technology that new laptops are coming...
by Cool Mom Staff | Gear + Hardware
Just when I was feeling all cool with my fancy new iPhone 4, Reuters is reporting that Apple will launch the iPhone 5 in September. Now while I’m perfectly happy with my 4th generation, for those of you who have been waiting or are in need of an upgrade from...
by Cool Mom Staff | Gear + Hardware
I just made a big switch with homeschool Math curriculum for my oldest daughter and it requires her to watch and interact with CDs on the computer. Unfortunately, my 3yo jammed two DVDs into my Macbook and broke the drive. So now, faced with the repair cost, I’m...
