Gear + Hardware

I am a smartphone neophyte. It's true, I have yet to embark on the world of apps and photography and texting without pressing a number key three times to get to a letter. So my editors thought it would be a fun experiment (possibly at my…

If you're like me, then you've been anxiously awaiting the iPhone 5 announcement from Apple . Well, you only have to wait one more week because it's happening on September 12. Even though Apple did confirm that the new phone will be call…

Being that I'm the creative type (read: messy), I have a tendency to be doing ten things at one time, and that includes eating and drinking and working on my computer. I'll be frank: I've grown a little weary of my fingers sticking to th…

We've sung the praises of the awesome Jawbone Jambox many times here on Cool Mom Tech, but now we've got yet another reason to love this awesome little bluetooth speaker and we think you will too, especially if you love the idea of custo…

When you look at this picture, do you see anything out of the ordinary? Sure, it's a minimalist design, but the beautiful table you see is actually a sophisticated speaker system. The Kaikuuu01 was the brainchild of a design firm called …

Kids and cell phones is a combo that strikes fear into even the most laid-back parents. As my oldest daughter inches closer to cell phone age, I've decided to do my research early so I'm ready when she's ready. And while it's tough to kn…

I've seen plenty of MP3 speakers but most of them are covered in plastic. And while I'm pretty sure I don't need to worry about my kid chewing on them, it's always nice to find more eco-friendly options, like this new speaker made from, …

If you're a frequent reader, you know that we're all pretty much smitten with the Sonos wireless speaker system, which we named a top pick of 2011 for both their wonderful technology and amazing customer support. But unlike some companie…

Ever since the big Apple announcement last week, I've been contemplating taking the plunge on a MacBook Air . As excited as I am for this possibility, I'm probably more excited about all the fun ways to accessorize the Air--like this gor…

Anytime Apple holds a big event, we at Cool Mom Tech wait with bated breath for the news of their next great tech innovations. Yesterday at the WWDC (World Wide Developer's Conference), in usual Apple fashion, their announcements didn't …

I've been eyeing the MacBook Air for quite some time now and after reading Kristen's recent post on why exactly it's so great for moms, I'm convinced. My old Dell laptop has been my loyal computing companion for the past several years, b…

If you've got a gadget-head dad in your life who has everything already, or you just want to give him something that's sure to turn a few heads at the office, then I have found the gift for you. Though I have to admit, they're so cool I …

Lately, we've been spending a lot more time listening to music with the kids when we might be watching TV. And I find that if we've got an audio system right in their room or in the dining room where we're hanging out, we're more incline…

We love when we get the scoop on a great unadvertised deal on something cool. Because we love deals. And we love the Sonos Wireless Music System . Getting the picture? Starting today through June 9, visit Target , you can grab a free wir…

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…

The Jawbone Jambox might be one of our favorite household gadgets, with amazing sound from such a tiny speaker that syncs up via your smart phone or computer's Bluetooth. But when I told my husband that they had just launched the Big Jam…

Just when I thought my iPad couldn't get more useful, I discovered this handy new gadget that lets you scan photos, receipts, even your kids' artwork right to your iPad. Genius! The handy, compact iConvert Scanner allows you to save phot…

We've made no efforts to hide our love for the Sonos wireless speaker , first discovering it last year and then including it in our CMT/CNET Holiday Gift Guide . The newest Play:3 speaker is an awesome piece of hardware that emits incred…

I've liked Natuzzi sofas for a while. You get nice modern lines for not too much money--let's say it's not IKEA but it's not Roche Bobois either. But I'm seeing them in a whole new way since catching a glimpse of this cell phone charging…

Piquing Our Geek is our series of posts on items that are upcoming or so new, we haven't tried yet ourselves--but they sure look cool. I'm not sure if it's my age or all the super-loud concerts I frequented in my 20s, but I am constantly…

Keyboards can be so boring: The same letters, numbers, symbols. Can't we spice it up? Why, yes. Yes we can. We've found several cool sets of vinyl sticker decals for your Mac keyboard should you be interested in getting quirky with the k…

Even though tablets and smartphones are my top choices for digital access on the go, I am still a fan of physical keyboards and the full functionality of laptops for getting real work done on the road. At CES this week, I saw a demo of a…

What would be your pick for a family desktop computer? We have 7 & 5 year old boys and my husband is wanting to look at some of the touch screen desktops. Thanks for any opinions! -Heather We definitely like the idea of a touch screen de…

I was hesitant to trade in my iPhone for a few weeks to test out the Samsung Focus Flash with the all new Windows 7.5. But after giving it a social and photographic workout, and quizzing my Windows Phone-lovin' friends, here are 5 reason…