Gear + Hardware | 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, 13 Sep 2023 16:24:52 +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 Gear + Hardware | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 Apple’s switch from Lightning to USB-C with the new iPhone 15 Pro: An easy explainer https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/apple-iphone-15-new-usb-c-cable-info/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/apple-iphone-15-new-usb-c-cable-info/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:24:52 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47781 With yesterday’s Apple announcement of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max (and I am sooo excited!) I’ve heard a lot of gripes about the switch from a lightning charge cable to a USB-C charge cable. Here’s the deal in a nutshell– and it’s actually a good thing.   Here’s What to Know about Apple’s […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/apple-iphone-15-new-usb-c-cable-info/feed/ 0 Cool, practical tech gifts for your grads heading to college https://coolmomtech.com/2023/05/practical-tech-gifts-for-grads-heading-to-college/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/05/practical-tech-gifts-for-grads-heading-to-college/#comments Sat, 06 May 2023 10:00:39 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=25775 If you’re looking for a cool but practical tech gift for your favorite grad, we’ve got you covered. Better yet — all online! (Hey, we’re busy!) Whether you’re shopping for your own first-time freshman, or a lucky niece, nephew or grandchild, we’ve scoured the web and picked some of our very favorite tech gifts for […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/05/practical-tech-gifts-for-grads-heading-to-college/feed/ 83 Kids asking for a phone? Here are 5 reasons you should consider the new Teracube Thrive phone for kids. https://coolmomtech.com/2023/01/teracube-thrive-phone-for-kids/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/01/teracube-thrive-phone-for-kids/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:01:31 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47566 I know firsthand how hard it is to decide when is the best age for kids to have their own cell phone. On one hand, we want them to be able to reach us if soccer practice gets out early or they want to leave a sleepover at 1am, but exposing them to the potential […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/01/teracube-thrive-phone-for-kids/feed/ 0 How to get early access to Dell’s Black Friday deals on hot holiday tech for the family https://coolmomtech.com/2022/11/dell-early-black-friday-deals/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/11/dell-early-black-friday-deals/#respond Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:30:38 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47421 This is a sponsored message from Dell It’s now so easy to spoil yourself — or anyone in your life — with the gift of technology this holiday season. That’s because Black Friday has come super early at Dell.  Meaning right now. Today! From November 15 to November 27,  Dell.com is giving Cool Mom Tech readers […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/11/dell-early-black-friday-deals/feed/ 0 How to avoid tech neck: Tips for a healthier, more ergonomic laptop experience for your teens and tweens https://coolmomtech.com/2022/10/more-ergonomic-laptop-experience/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/10/more-ergonomic-laptop-experience/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/2011/02/22/more-ergonomic-laptop-experience/ If your kids are using a laptop or Chromebook for their schoolwork (or gaming), there are a few simple things you can do to help them avoid tech neck. Yes, it’s totally a thing (says the person who’s on her computer most hours of the day). Here are our tips, tricks, and gadgets that you’ll […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/10/more-ergonomic-laptop-experience/feed/ 1 Dell’s Black Friday in July: Take advantage of Dell’s education discount for students and parents https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/dell-education-discounts-students-parents/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/dell-education-discounts-students-parents/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:00:43 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47063 This is a sponsored message from Dell If you’re looking for a new laptop, computer, or tech accessories, this is a great time, thanks to Dell’s Black Friday in July sale. Starting June 30, visit Dell.com/CoolMomTech for big savings off all kinds of computers and accessories. What’s more, that link gives our listeners and readers access […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/dell-education-discounts-students-parents/feed/ 0 This baby monitor has features that make you go, “whoa…how do they do that?” https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/pixsee-baby-monitor-features/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/pixsee-baby-monitor-features/#respond Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:55:30 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47004 This is a sponsored message from the pixsee Baby Monitor If you have been looking for the high-tech baby monitor that “does it all” — and more — you’ll be amazed by the pixsee baby monitor. It’s not just an incredible (and adorable) camera, it’s controlled by a companion app that offers more features than you […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/pixsee-baby-monitor-features/feed/ 0 5 phenomenal tech deals for dads: The stuff he really wants https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/amazing-tech-deals-for-fathers-day-2022/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/amazing-tech-deals-for-fathers-day-2022/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:56:06 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46998 Father’s Day is coming up and while we always have loads of last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas for you over on Cool Mom Picks, I was poking around to find some deals for you late shoppers. Turns out, there are some fantastic tech gifts for dads on sale right now — and I don’t mean […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/amazing-tech-deals-for-fathers-day-2022/feed/ 0 A parents guide to Apple’s affordable new iPhone SE 2022: Why it could be perfect for kids https://coolmomtech.com/2022/03/affordable-new-iphone-se-2022-features-kids-families/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/03/affordable-new-iphone-se-2022-features-kids-families/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:58:23 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46647 We’ve officially hit the point of full Apple product saturation in our household — and as so many parents in our Out Tech Your Kids community tell us, they have too. So what do you do when you’re all basically on Apple devices, your kid needs a new phone, and you want all the connectivity, […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/03/affordable-new-iphone-se-2022-features-kids-families/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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