Gear + Hardware

We need to purchase a computer for our two older children to use for homework. They frequently have assignments that involve the use of Google Docs, as well as PowerPoint and Excel. I’m a Mac user, but we’re thinking we’ll go with a PC f…

We're always thrilled to find American-made tech products, many of which we've stocked in our Cool Mom Picks indie shop at Great.ly . In honor of Labor Day, we've rounded-up some of our favorites, whether you're looking to add a little s…

Remember the old days when a Bluetooth speaker was just some ugly but fascinating little thing that was cool simply because it used Bluetooth in the first place? No more. We're starting to see designer audio collaborations like the Novog…

Having recently returned from an awesome family camping trip , I was surprised to find how helpful tech could be -- even on a trip that was as tech-free as we could make it. Turns out that some technology, when chosen wisely, can make ge…

With products like Jawbone and Fitbit and dozens more that are ushering us into a new era of wearable tech, it seems only natural that wearable tech for babies is next, right? But a wearable baby monitor that can sense, learn and predict…

There's a lime green folder in a top drawer in our kitchen that is spilling over with paper: artwork, drawings, little wobbly letters that are getting less wobbly day by day. I've learned to let go and throw some things away, but the res…

We've covered a lot of audio speakers here over the years, but none have been quite like the exquisite custom built speakers made from vintage luggage by Case of Bass . (Not to be confused with Ace of Base which you may or may not want i…

With our smartphones able to do so many fun things now, it can feel like we're walking around with a party in our purses. Well, AR for Her decided to make that quite literal with this Clutch Bluetooth Speaker . As in, yes, it's designed …

After an award-winning run with the Sound Kick two years ago, our friends at Soundfreaq decided to think smaller. Meet the Soundfreaq Pocket Kick , a portable Bluetooth wireless speaker that puts the party in the palm of your hands. Like…

As much as my kids are obsessed with Toca Boca apps , it's really no surprise that they are now in love with their newest, the Toca Town app , which is now available for Kindle Fire users. Whoo! What's so cool about Toca Town is that all…

If you're a fan of quotes and cameras and maybe even quotes about cameras, I found a special treat for you: free computer wallpapers from CMT fave Photojojo . Head over to their site for the first few inspirational wallpapers, all ready …

If you're still scratching your head about the perfect gift for a tech-savvy dad, we've got some last minute tech gifts for Father's Day that we hope will do the trick. Things to ask that might help you out: Can I get it in a local store…

It's sleek, lightweight and packing some serious power. Plus, it's been personalized just for me with a photo I took of my favorite tulips. I'm talking about the PowerSound II , a brand new Bluetooth speaker and portable charger in one. …

Like a lot of you, I feel like I live in my laptop. But that means I've got more than 5,000 pictures and dozens of full-length kids' movies on my laptop, so I could use a little more storage space to keep everything moving quickly. USB d…

During the annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, as always, people listen and discuss all the huge new Apple news. (Hence the #WWDC hashtag we saw all day yesterday on Twitter.) Apple didn't disappoint yesterday with Tim Cook's b…

Father's Day is right around the corner and in addition to the adorable kids' crafts I know my husband will get from elementary school art class, I'm thinking a waterproof Bluetooth speaker is a pretty cool Father's Day gift for kicking …

With Father's Day right around the corner, I'm thinking the new Orée Pebble 2 smartphone charger and wireless speaker might be the ultimate gift for the techie who's got everything because absolutely no one has their hands on it. Yet. Th…

Sometimes you just want pump up your jams and listen out loud for the world to hear instead of keeping it contained to your headphones, which why you need to meet the Tadpole mini Bluetooth Speaker , the mini-est ( let's make this a word…

Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us ! Then check out these cool tech Pinterest pins from this week, along with all sorts of cool tech picks from our site and around the web. 1. These cool science placemats teach while…

My own mother has made the leap to Pandora and other streaming services which I think is pretty great. But I know that deep down, she will always be committed to NPR and often wants to listen to it in the easiest way possible: from a rad…

The portable Bluetooth speaker market might be a crowded one, but I found a new one that not only packs a lot of punch into a small package, but does so with a bargain basement price. Playing around with the Anker MP141 Portable Bluetoot…

Kids are using cell phones now at younger ages, and the options for parent-approved, kid-safe phones are growing, which is why it's not surprising that Sprint is jumping into the ring with their new WeGo cell phone for kids. While there'…

I couldn't help but laugh when I saw the Beats Pill bike mount , but then I realized that although I am not the bike rider myself, I remembered the old days of cruising around town with a boom box in the front basket. This is definitely …

If you're redecorating, considering redecorating, or have even once had a vague dream about redecorating that you kind of remembered in the morning, it's a pretty exciting time to roll up your sleeves get it done. Especially considering …