mobile accessories

Remember when we flipped for the stunning array of available gallery images for the various iPhone cases available at This Is Uncommon? We were particularly impressed with the interchangeable plates for the Gallery model. But you knew we…

I love the idea of handmade gadget cases. It seems so yin/yang to merge the soft with the hard, the hand-stitched with the backlit. These little leather gadget pods totally make me happy. While they're made for anything roughly iPhone si…

There's nothing that irks me more than seeing someone driving on the highway fumbling around with their phone trying to send a text message or look something up. It's more than irking though, it's dangerous. Hey, I've got kids in the car…

Whether you're reading this from your precious iPad 2 or you're still waiting for it to arrive, I can't stress how important it is to keep your new gadget protected, especially if you've got kids around. I thought I'd put together three …

Now that I'm about to get my hands on a shiny new iPad2 (yay!) I've been on the lookout for cool new accessories for my tablet, like the PadPivot that I saw on crowd-funding site Kickstarter a little while back. Now Kickstarter has intro…

We know that there are a lot of iPhone apps and accessories out on the market and sometimes Android users may get a little bitter over the lack of attention their equally smart smartphones are getting. (We know! We see your posts on Face…

So I finally got my hands on an iPhone 4, and I'm totally enamored with it. Problem is, I've been so overwhelmed by all the case choices out there that my iPhone is still bare naked. But when I got a peek at the incredible cases from Thi…

These days, I've taken to sporting pictures of my kids both in and on my gadgets. I get crazy compliments every time someone sees my DIY photo iPhone cover featuring my youngest baby, so you can bet I was curious to try out a new service…

My daughter was about 11 when suddenly, earbuds sprouted from her head as a permanent fixture. And while it's true that sometimes I'd rather not have to listen to "Firework" on repeat for an hour (ahem), there are also times when I'd lik…

With the iPad 2 out now, I'm seeing a renewed interest in iPad accessories popping up everywhere. iPads taking over the world! When I stumbled upon this handmade case on Etsy, I said to myself, wow. The handmade iPad case is pretty much …

Put kids and gadgets together and it can be pretty risky business. Whether it's a potential sippy cup leak in my purse or a tumble on the hardwood floors in my kitchen, I'm more than a little worried when I let my kids play on my iPhone …

Like so many moms these days, I try live in an environmentally friendly way the best I can. I recycle, I keep reusable bags in my car. And although using my smart phone is hardly an eco-friendly activity, I'm happy to see so many eco-fri…

If the holidays were super-good to you and you're a proud new owner of an iPad or iPhone, chances are that you're probably looking for a sleek new case to protect your sacred new tech toy. Well look no further--we've found a few gorgeous…

Best Buy Wish List is a sponsored series in which we feature the things we're coveting at Best Buy--and then give away gift cards so you can buy them yourself. Whee! Of course one of the big holiday gifts these days is a smart phone, esp…

When I found out Bugaboo had come out with a smartphone holder , my first thought was to roll my eyes. What, we can't stand the idea of being out of reach of our precious phones for the time it takes to fish it out of our jacket pockets …

I am always prepared when embarking on a road trip with my kids--and by road trip, I mean anything longer than an hour. That's pretty much their threshold for patience before the "when are we gonna be thereeeeeeeeeee?" whines set in. Sin…

For the third post in our Holiday Tech Gifts series...well, we think you're going to like this. Now that our tech is part of our every day, we think it should be as fashionable as your favorite everyday handbag. Fortunately, there are to…

Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Here are 5 techie pins we've loved this week. 1. The must-have laptop case, purse, or handbag accessory . Ah, organizational zen. 2. The perfect back to school app that can help raise money for your k…

As the holidays fast approach, I give thanks for having family nearby, especially when I feel myself nodding sympathetically to those endure the many hours-long car rides to get to relatives' houses. For them and for all Cool Mom Tech re…

With holiday car travel hitting its peak this week (oh lord, I'm fearing I-95 on Wednesday), we know that the iPad has become the new DVD player--a good way to keep the kids occupied, happy, and of course, quiet. Here, just a few of the …

When you've exhausted the road trip games, the naps ain't happening and the snacks are all gone, it may be time to whip out the digital entertainment card. Enter, the iPad. Rather than endure the arguments about whose turn it is, you can…