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Olloclip: Lenses that turns your iPhone camera into three

Since I use my iPhone 5 camera as my only camera, I’m always on the lookout for ways to make my photos better, whether it’s an online iPhoneography class, or the myriad camera apps out there. (My favorites are Camera+, AfterGlow, and Snapseed). But now...

The hottest bag for spring that happens to hold your DSLR

by Cool Mom Staff | Travel

Awesome spring gadget bag alert! I’ve been a huge fan of Kelly Moore Bags, but her newest release is so amazing that it’s motivated this self-proclaimed iPhoneographer to dust off my DSLR and start using it again. Meet Songbird, a ridiculously versatile...

hipKey: Like a LoJack for your keys. Or your phone. Or your children. (Really.)

by Shari | Travel

My forgetfulness has been the bane of my (and my husband’s) existence. Lest you think I exaggerate, perhaps I will tell you about the time I left my wallet on top of my car and drove away. For fellow forgetters like me, here is a fantastic device that helps you...

Custom Otterbox cases! Finally, cell phone protection in a cool case you can love.

by Cool Mom Staff | Travel

I’m always torn between outfitting my iPhone 5 in a super protective case or popping it in something that’s stylish but not as safe. Why must I choose? So how excited am I that Otterbox has launched a new service that allows you to create your own custom...

Our favorite road trip apps for kids

by Cool Mom Staff | Travel

Since my kids are only had long weekend for their winter break, we stuck close to home. But I know lots of children are out of school for the entire week and families are headed out of town to enjoy a little respite. If you’re taking a trip this week or just...

The PlugBug World makes the friendly skies 167% friendlier for Mac users

by Cool Mom Staff | Travel

I have probably recommended the PlugBug Dual Charger for my fellow Mac and iPhone users more than nearly any other gadget, besides maybe the Mophie. It’s journeyed with me across four continents, multiple business trips, and saved the life (or at least the...

A seriously fabulous surge protector for travelers. (Yes, we called a surge protector “fabulous”)

by Jeana | Travel

While surge protectors aren’t particularly the sexiest tech gadgets out there, when you’re in need of one, you realize just how important they are. We’ve covered a slew of great ones on Cool Mom Tech, including this awesome Expandable Surge...

Texting without borders with Sendboo. Magnifique!

by Jeana | Travel

My kids are really lucky to have cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles all nearby, but I missed out on having that big extended family around, with so many relatives in Korea. While we keep up over email and the occasional phone call, the language barrier sometimes...

Take a surprise trip for Valentine’s Day with Jet Blue’s 2 day huge sale

by Cool Mom Staff | Travel

I think there’s nothing more romantic for a busy couple of parents than a surprise weekend away, should you be able to swing the childcare. I was not joking when I suggested 2 Paris tickets in our Valentine’s Gift Guide on Cool Mom Picks! So when I saw Jet...

3 sexy Lomocams for Valentines Day

by Cool Mom Staff | Travel

I first stumbled upon lomography back in the mid-’90s thanks to a super cool West Village shop that sold these wacky cameras with four lenses on them that I simply had to try. (Okay, so I bought one for a friend’s birthday gift and the party got cancelled...

The new Epiphanie Camera Backpack is a traveling shutterbug’s dream

by Pilar | Travel

My MacBook Pro and my Canon are the only two gadgets I love almost as much as my children. And, since both are pretty permanent extensions of my arms, not bringing them along when I travel is unthinkable. Finding a way to pack a laptop and a camera without stuffing...

How to find your lost luggage? Trakdot to the rescue.

by Cool Mom Staff | Travel

One of the coolest finds at CES this past week is a new company with a genius idea to make sure you never lose your luggage when you travel. Seriously. Frequent travelers or control freaks? This one is for you. TrakDot is a simple, small, FAA approved device that you...