mobile accessories

The more our gadgets and smartphones become our lifelines, the more it becomes essential to make sure we don't run out of juice on the road. One of the more practical trends that we caught at CES 2013 was the vast array of portable power…

When it comes to my iPhone, I use it for three main purposes: 1) as a phone, 2) as a computer, 3) as a camera. But with this latest iPhone accessory I came across, I can add scientific experiments to my list of iPhone uses. This crazy li…

We've featured lots of waterproof iPhone cases here on Cool Mom Tech because they're pretty much genius for parents. But most of them, like the EscapeCapsule and the Scuba Suit , aren't necessarily made for everyday use. That's all about…

With the onslaught of electronic (aka loud) toys that my kids received from family members over the holidays, the constant drone of high-pitched electronic voices or really loud sounds wore thin by oh...New Year's. Imagine if you had an …

'Droiders, rejoice! We were jumping with nerdy photo-taking joy when the Holga iPhone lens made it possible to take Instagram-like photos from your smartphone and whatdya know? Now there's a Holga for the Samsung Galaxy i9100. Like the i…

If your kids got some shiny new tech over the holidays, you probably want to protect their expensive playthings with something reliable, strong and sturdy. What could be better than Totoro? Ok, so maybe Hayao Miyazaki 's beloved animated…

With more kids than ever carrying iPods and cell phones ( when they're ready , of course) more kids than ever are going to find themselves stuck without power just when you're trying to reach them. Or...using that as a convenient excuse?…

Like Ernie and Bert, now that I've seen this genius little speaker that amplifies the sound coming out of your tablet or other iOS device, I can hardly imagine them ever apart. The Zooka Speaker Bar is an incredibly clever gadget from a …

We've been singing the praises of increasingly stylish touchscreen gloves for a while now. But now I've come across ingenious gloves that not just allow you to answer with your fingers, they literally allow you to talk to your hand via B…

If you're obsessed with Pinterest as we are, follow us , and make sure to check out our favorite techie pins from this week! 1. Quite possibly our favorite drawing app for kids . Even better, it's free! 2. A bookworm's dream gadget 3. If…

I grew up loving that little 1970s-era digital clock on my grandparents' bed table, that remained there long after the world had moved onto all things digital. For that reason, I have a beautiful feeling of nostalgia when I look at these…

Go on and hate me: I received a new iPad Mini for Christmas. But it looks so naked and fragile, just sitting there. So I've been scouring Etsy for the perfect handmade case, and whether you like feminine and pretty or sleek and solid, tu…

There are so many cool new tablets, cameras, speakers and gadgets out these days we're overwhelmed by the options. But we think all of these are worth a look--and maybe even an "add to cart." Liz Samsung Galaxy Camera I think this camera…

I've yet to actually purchase a pair of touchscreen gloves. And no, it's not because I live in the Deep South. I'll admit that a lot of them look a little too obvious to me, even if some touchscreen gloves have gotten more attractive. Bu…

Not everyone needs mega protection for their devices. If you're getting new tablet or phone this holiday like zillions of other people, a sleeve is all you need for easy access, basic protection, and well, style. And these eco-chic handm…

Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us , then check out of our favorite holiday gift pins from this week that you won't want to miss. 1. Finally, no more confusion about which kids' tablet should be under your tree. 2. What can we …

Whether you're shopping for someone who's always got her DSLR camera around her neck or the guy who's perfected the art of smart phone photography, we've rounded up 11 of the coolest photography gifts for your favorite shutterbug in ever…

Are you following us on Pinterest ? Come join us, and check out great finds like these every day. 1. One of our all-time favorite photo apps is now free. Hooray! 2. Yes, we know it costs more than the iPad it carries, but wow, this case …

As a 'Droid user, I'll admit it, I've had my moments when I've wished to etch a tiny apple on the back of my phone for some small measure of coolness. The good news is that there are a number of designers who have heard my virtual sighs …

When I was searching around for a super protective case for my new iPhone 5, two names always came up: OtterBox and LifeProof . The only problem is that I had a hard time deciding which one was best for me. And based on your questions, I…

We're so excited to present the first in our Holiday Tech Gifts series! Starting with . . . cool games and tech toys for the kids. Yeah, we know that big kids and teens probably want shoot-em-up games for their consoles but hey, we're st…

Now that November is well underway and the iPad mini is generally available, my Twitter feed has been increasingly populated with tweets about how cute it is, its speed, its handy size...It's an Apple product. You know the gist. For the …

It's not surprising that longtime popular personalized card and invitation site, Tiny Prints is expanding their offering into other personalized photo gifts-- and that includes some fun iPhone cases. Even for that much coveted new iPhone…

I have an Android phone and we 'droid-ers know the feeling of being left out of the iPhone world with all its cool doodads and whatnots and whozits. (What? Those are the real tech terms). So when there's cool stuff made just for us--well…