Delilah Dawson

Time for the four Rs: Reading, Writing, 'Rithmetic, and Really Cool Tech. Here are some of our favorite techy picks for Back to School, all in one handy place. 1. Coolest Laptop Bags for Big Kids - If your kid is taking a laptop or table…

Ring, ring! Calling all Cool Mom Tech readers who like to win hot new smart phones! Next week, one lucky Cool Mom Tech subscriber will with this Samsung Focus 2 Windows 7.5 AT&T phone, valued at $400, and it could be you. If you're not a…

LEGO has gotten so sophisticated. Whether you're into female scientists or hunting swamp monsters , there's a set for that with all sorts of fascinating accessories. But here's a free online site that takes LEGO back to its roots: claimi…

It's a onesie! It's a turtle! It's... the most sensitive baby monitor ever. Or it will be. And soon, it'll be helping new parents and their babies, especially those sweet premies, rest a little more easily. Parents with preemies or infan…

Okay, so he's not an 80s hair band, and he doesn't have a one-armed drummer. But this leopard is the first iPhone case we've seen with ears--and he helps real, actual endangered leopards. Which means he does, in fact, rock. The super swe…

We were riveted when Curiosity landed on Mars, watching intently to see all the scientists, hugging and celebrating. And then...we saw our new geek girl crush, Bobak Ferdowsi, known around the internet as NASA's Mohawk Guy. Want to know …

Are you an NPR fan who has trouble waking up in the morning? Because if so, we've got exactly what you need, straight from CMP fave Tocky . Tocky is that silicone-skinned alarm clock that makes it pretty much impossible for you to hit th…

While a business called Wedding Chicks was originally intended for brides (shocking!) we're glad to know they're thinking of the rest of us too. Because they're designing totally free, beautiful custom wallpapers for your iPhone, that yo…

Planning a road trip? Here's a great way to find out what you might be needing on the way. Including Zombieland. On the Way [ EDITORS NOTE : Now seems to be called Along the Way ] is a free and handy web-based app allows you to plug in y…

You know where you should put the fastest, fanciest, lightest modern laptop ever invented? In an two-dimensional envelope that looks like it popped out of the original Donkey Kong. Just for the irony. Whether you're a fan of the perfect-…

We've all been there. Staring at an out-of-date PC tower, trying to figure out what to do with twenty pounds of useless technology that was top-of-the-line three years ago. But Italian designer Paolo Mirai has a great new way to use your…

In a world where news arrives in 140 characters or less and we thank people for their birthday wishes by clicking the Like button, it can be all too easy to fly on autopilot when it comes to deeper thinking. But there's a beauty behind p…

Just when we're getting used to the idea that your smartphones can control your sound system , Friedrich has now invented a space-age air conditioner that you can control remotely with your smartphone, computer, or tablet. Pretty cool, r…

Glitter is so fabulous in theory and often so wretched in reality. It sloughs off eyelids yet refuses to budge from fingernails. That handmade card in the school bag leaves your car looking like a fairy murder scene. And yet... it's so s…

Behind every great photographer is a great assistant. Okay, so maybe she's actually clinging to your leg and gumming your camera strap. Still, she's awfully cute. And she needs this onesie. The Assistant Onesie from LA-based Amy Tangerin…

The geek world's most tragic father-son relationship has now been channeled into the funniest book I've read this year. If you follow our sister site, Cool Mom Picks, you might have even noticed it in our recommendations of Father's Day …

The Avengers may be out blowing up aliens and eating Shwarma, but the Justice League is right here, saving the world in a slightly more quiet fashion. If the dad in your life likes being a hero as much as he likes reading about them, we'…

We think it's smart to subscribe to Cool Mom Tech . And while we imagine winning this $700 Galaxy smartphone is more lucky than smart, why not get a chance to do both? All you have to do to enter is click here and subscribe-- being sure …

Plenty of dads would love to receive a box of good cigars for Father's Day. Here's a great way to give the classy dude in your life... well, half that gift. The cigars are missing, but he might not miss them at all. The Sweet Cigar Box S…

Not quite today, but very soon, you'll be able to book cheap flights on Twitter with one click and three keystrokes. Is that something you'd ever be willing to do? TweetAFlight is leading the pack in bringing e-commerce directly to Twitt…

We love how diverse families have become and we definitely recognize that the typical Mother's Day card might not meet everyone families needs. Luckily, we found a site with free Mother's Day e-cards that acknowledge all kinds of moms an…

After seeing the Avengers movie yesterday, I fully believe that the Avengers are the toughest superheroes in the world (and Asgard!). So who else would you trust to keep your phone safe from dents, scratches, and villainy? [we've got mor…

I'm as addicted to Spotify, Pandora , and iTunes as everyone else, but the teenage girl in me still gets all swoony over the thought of a mix tape. Remember what it was like, holding that plastic rectangle of dreams for the first time an…

Sadly, a single quarter is kind of useless these days, save for 10 measly minutes on a parking meter. But thanks to technology and smart design, a quarter is now super useful. Even your iPhone is sitting up to take notice. When I saw the…