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Most parents, especially those with toddlers, look at traditional night table alarm clocks and laugh. Alarms? We don't need no stinkin' alarms . No, we typically rely on our tiny humans, with their high energy and low tolerance for "slee…

In honor of St Patrick's Day, we've rounded up some very cool tech accessories in very cool shades of green. In fact, they'll look chic long after the green beer specials in your local tavern are mercifully gone. We recently featured the…

I f you're on Pinterest like we are, follow us ! Then check out these 5 cool tech pins, plus lots more awesomeness from around the web. 1. This cool little speaker takes singing in the shower to a whole new level. 2. We can't believe wha…

As a parent, one of my favorite discoveries at International CES this year was the sense of volume limiting headphones for kids that seem to be creeping into the market. It's been slow going--we discovered the Aerial 7 headphones close t…

I tried on a lot of headphones at International CES this year. A lot. And by far the ones that have stayed on my mind and at the top of my covet list me are the new Fanny Wang metal on-ear headphones which are designed with women in mind…

I will admit that I was reluctant to stick headphones on my kids for a long time, even the safe headphones. But now that my youngest is 6, and insists on listening to the Frozen soundtrack during every waking moment, I really need a pair…

We've been fans of littleBits , the creative, magnetic, electronic maker toy, for quite a while. Though now that it's turning our kids into rock stars with their littleBits Synth Kit , we're total groupies. This is one very satisfying to…

Urbanears headphones are some of our favorites, not only for their decent sound, affordability, and comfortable fit but for their fashionable colors. And they've just released their new colors for spring, and we're smitten. Their Forget-…

Remember when you used to have to wire your whole house for audio wire if you wanted decent sound? Yeah. We don't do that anymore. The advances in portable speakers have been phenomenal, with great sound now coming from wireless systems …

All the cool kitties will purr for these Black Cat Headphones that combine a soft, hand-crocheted, cover with plastic headphones for all your listening needs. Whether you're into The Black Keys or stick to classics like Lovecats by The C…

While we love all sorts of personalized jewelry, we're especially smitten with keepsake jewelry that has a deeper meaning. So it's no surprise that we were blown away by these waveform necklaces in the shape of your own soundwaves. As in…

As I woke up New Year's day and made pancakes to the sweet sounds of NPR, I realized how much I really like radio. But with radio dying, I've started making my way over to podcasts which let you filter exactly what you want, when you wan…

In our E ditors' Tech Picks of 2013 series, are so excited to present our picks for the coolest new gadgets of 2013. These are the 11 that best captured our imaginations this year, with a combination of smart design, functionality, innov…

I'm not sure about you, but Christmas really snuck up on me this year. It's only a week away! (Eep!) But that's one of the reasons I love tech--when you're scrambling to find great gifts, they're available to ship now, or even to pick up…

You know how for kids, the most popular house for playdates is the one with the best snacks or the most video games? Well for adults, I'm starting to feel like my home is becoming a gathering spot because of my Sonos audio system . And n…

Has the audiophile in your life been very, very good this year? One more to add to our coolest audio gifts list: a beautiful, compact portable sound system and alarm clock that's beautiful inside and out, thanks to sustainable wood and h…

Yesterday, our editor Liz Gumbinner had a blast visiting GMA Live to discuss 5 picks for hot holiday tech gifts under $100 --and take a selfie on air, Kardashian-style, with the adorable and charming Ginger Zee using one of her cool gift…

Next up in our 2013 guide to holiday tech gifts, stylish tech gifts for your favorite fashionista. And let's face it, aren't all of us pretty much going for geek chic these days? We love these gift ideas for their blend of high style and…

Our 2013 guide to Holiday Tech Gifts continues with 11 of the coolest audio gifts for audiophiles. There is so much amazing stuff out this year we hardly know where to start. Or wait, actually we do. We start with the Jambox Mini. Jawbon…

I'm a huge fan of the juxtaposition of high tech and low tech, but I've never seen anything like the Decaphone. Or really, I have. But it wasn't all in wood and it certainly didn't have a dock for your iPhone in it. The Decaphone is insp…

Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us ! Then check out these 5 popular pins you might have missed this week. We've got our eye on this gorgeous smartphone wristlet from one of our favorite designers. What a cool little stocking st…

Oh the problems we have in a tech-obsessed world! Imagine you want to wear your headphones out this winter...but your head is cold without your hat. With the hat however you look like you have a horribly disfigured head. What's a girl to…

With holidays coming up, that doesn't just mean gifts, it means entertaining. So I'm thrilled that one of our favorite portable audio brands, Soundfreaq is doing some extremely cool things to get that home audio system up to par without …

If you're a music streamer like me, this new gadget is going to take your music listening to a whole new level. Just wait until you see what it can do. The is a brilliant little gadget that adds WiFi to any old (or new) music dock. Just …