With how integrated tech is becoming in our lives these days as parents, it's getting harder to narrow down our favorite apps, software, hardware, and other 21st century picks. Here are a few of our favorites of the year, including some …
It's very possible that some of you may score some new technology for the holidays. And of course we know that it's the gift that keeps on taking--that dandy new iPhone 4 will require a spare power cord, decent ear buds, some fun apps, a…
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Well after months of work, we can finally let you know the big news that's been keeping us all busy lately: The official launch of Cool Mom Tech ! Whoo! Don't worry, you don't have to be a so-called techie to feel at home over there. You…
My children would give just about anything to apparate inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort . The early reviews (and word from CMP Editor Liz who worked with Universal early on in the development) make i…
In case you missed it, you've still got until tomorrow, Sunday, to enter to win the super fabulous new HP Mini 210 netbook and the utterly adorable HP V5040u Camcorder . No, seriously. You can win both of them. Would we kid? (Well, maybe…
I love small things. I do. Crazy about little things. So when HP offered up the new HP Mini 210 and the utterly adorable HP V5040u Camcorder to review, we leaped at the chance to see if they were as fabulous as they looked. The answer: Y…
Ever been the person in charge of a group gift, and discovered that special circle of purgatory that involves trying to contact large numbers of people and keep track of who's done what and who still needs to contribute? Yeah. Not fun. A…
They say you don't get something for nothing but today, that's not quite the case. Because Borders Books has got a special deal going right now when you download one of the Borders eReader apps , which are also free. Downloads are for bo…
Getting my four year old daughter to smile for the camera is harder than you can imagine. She doesn't like sitting still, much less actually looking at the camera and posing for a picture. Sound familiar? That's why I was so happy to get…
I'm not sure how I didn't know about the Jim Henson store , but I didn't. And I love Jim Henson, because really, who doesn't? The guy was in an Apple Think Different ad, for pete's sake, along with Picasso and Lucille Ball. While parents…
When I found out Bugaboo had come out with an iPhone holder accessory my first thought was to roll my eyes. What, we can't stand the idea of being out of reach of our precious phones for the time it takes to fish it out of our jacket poc…
I gave up on my Bluetooth headset for my mobile phone a while back; I was always forgetting to charge it, and on the rare occasions when I didn't, I had trouble getting it to stay in my ear, and the sound quality was terrible. So despite…
I am a pretty practical mom who would rather carry my stuff in a classic black handbag over my shoulder that I can use for years, but that doesn't stop me from adoring the stylish digital clutch netbooks that are starting to crop up in t…
My beloved new MacBook is now as much a part of my kitchen table as the napkin stand but, in such a high-traffic spot, my laptop is in constant danger of a small person dribbling a juice box over the keys. Instead of constantly playing d…
Here are 5 five of our favorite posts on Cool Mom Tech this week, just in case you missed them. 1. If you have not yet seen this hilarious parody video , it's so worth the couple of minutes. Promise. 2. Check out our review of the top 3 …
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our coolest tech picks from this week. 1. Minecraft pumpkins! Plus a slew of other awesome geeky Halloween pumpkin designs you can make yourself. 2. We found a service that's like Netflix for ebooks…
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. Here's a bracelet we think every parent should own. 2. One of our favorite toys as a kid gets a 21st century twist. 3. You won't believe where you can …
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. Here's everything you need to know about the new iPhone 5S, 5C, and iOS7. Hint: It's pretty exciting! 2. This phone is taking us back. Waaaaaay back. D…
Here are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. If you use an iPad in the kitchen, you need to see this awesome gadget! 2. Kick summer brain drain and get ready for back to school with these 6 educat…
Here are 5 of the coolest tech picks from this week that you might have missed. 1. A new app from Mo Willems (of the Pigeon books fame). Fans with iGadgets or NOOKs rejoice! 2. If your kids love YouTube as much as ours, don't miss our ro…
Here are 5 of our favorite picks from this week just in case you missed them. 1. A helpful round-up of the safest search engines for kids. 2. Meal planning just got a whole lot more awesome with this free app. 3. Here's a fabulous, free …
In case you missed them, here are five of our favorite picks from this past week from Cool Mom Tech. 1. A smart, affordable gadget that makes using your iPhone as a camera much easier. And safer. 2. Here's a helpful beginners' guide to M…
From helpful apps to the gadgets and bling we're swooning over for Valentine's Day (hint! hint!), you won't want to miss our favorite picks from the past week. 1. If you love your tech, this will be the best $19.99 you spend, hands down.…