fitness tech

There are no shortage of stylish activity trackers on the market today, all of which we think would make a very cool Mother's Day gift for the right kind of mom. (Raises hand!). But this one from Wisewear isn't just a pretty face. It can…

Just this week, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) released new recommendations for middle and high school students , stating they should not start school until 8:30am, which for my middle schooler would be a full hour and a h…

I've figured out that I'm the type of person who needs a quick but effective workout that I can do from my home, without expensive equipment (that takes up space I don't have). So, my new obsession has been the free 8fit app ( iOS and An…

Our tech holiday gift guide continues, this time with stylish holiday tech gifts. Whether she just loves her smart phone, or considers herself a tech geek with style, we've rounded up 10 of the coolest gifts that we bet she'd love to hav…

Remember when fitness trackers looked like clunky bracelets on your wrist? Ah, those were the days. Well, thankfully, we've come a long way, baby. Just this fall, Kate Spade and Fitbit launched hot, new fitness trackers that we think you…

We've seen lots of stylish activity trackers for women , even ones aimed to help deal with stress , but none have been so seemingly comprehensive in terms of physical and mental health as the new Bellabeat LEAF Urban . Related: 5 gorgeou…

Most of the tech pitches I receive fall into a few categories: 1) Wow, that's super cool 2 ) Hmm, possibly, I'll take a closer look and 3) Eh, no thanks. But with the proliferation of crowdfunding campaigns and sheer numbers of tech prod…

With Father's Day right around the corner, we've started thinking about some cool Father's Day tech gift options -- in addition to the kids' plaster handprints and construction paper ties, of course. The timing of this holiday is perfect…

One of the reasons I actually stopped wearing my Fitbit was that I would get dressed up to go out and I didn't love how the band looked with my snazzy outfit. So, I'd take it off and then not put it back on. I know, I know, vain and lazy…

I have not owned a scale for about five years -- partly because the master bathroom in my house is so minuscule there's no room for one, and partly because I have no real interest in seeing what my weight is every day. There, I admitted …

It's springtime! Bring on the warmer weather, chirping birds, flower blooms, lighter layers, and the fabulously stylish wearable fitness trackers that look more and more like cool jewels. Why should you be stepping into the sunny skies w…

Now that Valentine's Day is just a few days away, we look at it as one more thoughtful opportunity to give a coveted gadget to that special someone. I love any excuse to give (or ahem, get) a tech gift. And it definitely has more longevi…

I'm still trying to parse through the gads of incredible tech I saw at the International CES 2016 show last week, but one thing is for certain, wearable fitness trackers, those hot tech accessories that really blew up over the last coupl…

My workout routine took an unfortunate turn when the holidays hit, and I'm struggling to get back now that life has slowed down a bit. If you're like me and are starting from ground zero, here are 3 fitness apps that might come in handy.…

We're always excited to try out all the new gadgets each year and wow, what a long way we've come since Cool Mom Tech launched five years ago. Technology like pressure touch screens, the overwhelming adoption of streaming music and media…

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If you're considering a fitness tracker purchase this winter -- especially with the holiday food and party season coming up, yeesh! -- there's a new device on the market you may want to consider. While most fitness trackers will calculat…

A few years ago, you could spot someone wearing a big, black, rubber band-looking fitness tracker a mile away. I'm so happy that fashion has integrated its way very nicely when it comes to wearable tech , and I'm especially thankful for …

There are no shortage of activity trackers on the market, with new ones like the Misfit Flash Link being added every day. It's hard to keep up! But unlike the other wearable tech devices we've seen, this one appears to go beyond tracking…

There's no shortage of stylish tech these days. Tory Burch FitBit bracelets , cool keychain chargers , and gorgeous USB necklaces , just to name a few. And now, a lightning cable bracelet courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff. Isn't is fabulous? H…

Wearable fitness tech is super hot right now. (Duh, right?) And with all the rad, new stuff coming down the line, it almost feels as if we're getting a mini workout just trying to keep up. I especially like these cool, stylish fitness tr…

We're huge Spotify fans in my home and on the go (in case you were still wondering whether moms actually know how to use Spotify ), and now with the big New Spotify announcement yesterday, I've suddenly got a few more reasons to love thi…

What might seem like a small problem, is actually a big pain in the butt. Or maybe pain in the bud? I'm taking about wearing in-ear headphones or earbuds that are too big for your on-the-smaller-side ear holes. It's not only uncomfortabl…

This might be shocking to hear, but some moms just don't love sentimental jewelry. Insert audible gasp here! I'm actually one of them -- or at least the more traditional stuff isn't quite my speed -- and that's why it makes me so happy w…