gadgets | 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. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:06:14 +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 gadgets | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 The best ways to clean and disinfect your phone during cold and flu season: From gentle cleaning to killing bacteria and microbes https://coolmomtech.com/2023/10/how-to-clean-disinfect-phones-tablets-cold-flu-coronavirus/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/10/how-to-clean-disinfect-phones-tablets-cold-flu-coronavirus/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/%categories%/how-to-clean-disinfect-tablets-phones/ It’s always a good time to talk about how to best clean your phone and gadgets. But especially this time of year. With cold and flu season now meeting Covid-is-back season (again, sigh) it’s important to know how to safely clean your phone, or disinfect it entirely. Also, your kids’ phones, of course. Because while […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/10/how-to-clean-disinfect-phones-tablets-cold-flu-coronavirus/feed/ 2 The best portable car jump starter battery kit for road trip safety: We found one under $100! https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/best-portable-car-jump-starter-battery/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/best-portable-car-jump-starter-battery/#respond Sat, 26 Feb 2022 11:10:51 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46597 My parents were in the market for a portable car jump starter, (also known as a portable car battery charger), because as city folk, they keep an older model car in the city but don’t drive it much. That means they need to have some kind of reliable car jump starter or battery charger in […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/best-portable-car-jump-starter-battery/feed/ 0 5 home-office gadgets that take your workspace to the next level. (Some, literally.) https://coolmomtech.com/2021/07/5-home-office-gadgets-that-take-your-workspace-to-the-next-level/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/07/5-home-office-gadgets-that-take-your-workspace-to-the-next-level/#respond Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:00:05 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=43420&preview=true&preview_id=43420 I’ve been a work-from-home mom long before the pandemic was a thing, but it usually translated to “work from cafe” or “work from library” mom. But, I have to say, I’m kind of happy that this past year has created the new habit of actually working from my home and I’m ready to make my […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/07/5-home-office-gadgets-that-take-your-workspace-to-the-next-level/feed/ 0 Gadget guy, photographer, music lover or podcast buff, we’ve got Father’s Day tech gifts for every kind of dad https://coolmomtech.com/2017/06/fathers-day-tech-gifts-audio-fitness-gadgets-more/ https://coolmomtech.com/2017/06/fathers-day-tech-gifts-audio-fitness-gadgets-more/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:00:41 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=33163 We love excuses to shop for cool new tech, and we love excuses to shop for the cool dads in our lives. Put them together…and we’ve got some really creative, fun ideas for cool tech gifts for Father’s Day. Whether he’s a traveler, an adventurer, a music lover, a movie junkie, or just a guy […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2017/06/fathers-day-tech-gifts-audio-fitness-gadgets-more/feed/ 0 Printing from the palm of your hand with HP Sprocket https://coolmomtech.com/2016/10/hp-sprocket/ https://coolmomtech.com/2016/10/hp-sprocket/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2016 10:00:08 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=30985 When school started a few weeks ago, one of my daughter’s first homework assignments was to bring in photos of favorite people and things to decorate her daily notebook. I love the idea, but didn’t love that I had to email myself photos, print them, realize the toner was low, replace the toner…all at 9 PM. If only […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2016/10/hp-sprocket/feed/ 1 goTenna: The must-have gadget to stay connected when you’re camping https://coolmomtech.com/2016/07/gotenna/ https://coolmomtech.com/2016/07/gotenna/#respond Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:58:55 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=30376 So, I know the goal of camping is to connect with nature and go off the grid, but sometimes you just need cell service, whether it’s to access Google Maps, use a cool app like SkyView or binge watch when the kids are finally asleep. It can also be a smart way to keep yourself and your family safe. That’s why […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2016/07/gotenna/feed/ 0 This gadget does what? 5 outrageously crazy new tech gadgets you never knew you needed. (And still don’t.) https://coolmomtech.com/2016/06/crazy-tech-gadgets-you-dont-need/ https://coolmomtech.com/2016/06/crazy-tech-gadgets-you-dont-need/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2016 14:57:24 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=30185 Most of the tech pitches I receive fall into a few categories: 1) Wow, that’s super cool 2) Hmm, possibly, I’ll take a closer look and 3) Eh, no thanks. But with the proliferation of crowdfunding campaigns and sheer numbers of tech products being developed and pitched daily, the formation of another category has taken shape. 4)  What on earth??? […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2016/06/crazy-tech-gadgets-you-dont-need/feed/ 0 Quirky.com: Why didn’t I think of that? https://coolmomtech.com/2010/12/why-didnt-i-think-of-that/ https://coolmomtech.com/2010/12/why-didnt-i-think-of-that/#respond Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/2010/12/04/why-didnt-i-think-of-that/ As I was looking around the website Quirky, I kept using words like Genius! and Awesome! This web site helps people develop and produce super interesting product ideas. And better–lets those of us who simply appreciate super interesting product ideas, buy them. Related: 8 smart gadgets that make your home even smarter You’ll find everything […]

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