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Check out this clever power outlet that accommodates way more than the measly two electrical cords. It's one of those why didn't anyone think of this earlier? inventions. The Node Power Outlet is an all-around outlet that lets you plug i…

I figured the big news about ATT's free mobile charging station program would be taking place somewhere like San Francisco or Portland or Austin. But nope, NY mamas like me--and those who visit our fair northeastern hamlet--are in luck w…

Recently we shared our favorite Father's Day tech gifts for dad under $50 . But if you want to spend a wee bit more, that opens up a whole world of cool gifts that you can steal from him. I mean, give to him. Here, a few gifts we know th…

When Apple made its big iPhone 5 announcement last September, everyone went huh? wha? with the new Lightning cord connectors. For the households that straddled between different models and accessories, that meant getting a whole new set …

Power strips have come a long way in the last few years. We're finding more and more that are stylish and pretty, or like these, almost invisible. The Invisiplug is a regular old power strip with a realistic wood grain pattern (not real …

Every year when Earth Day comes around, I have this sudden urge to recycle everything in my house and start wearing hemp clothing. OK, maybe not that extreme, but there are many things I could be doing to be a little more energy efficien…

I know I'm not the only person who has had to flip a coin (or engage in lengthy debate) to determine whose cell phone was most in need of charging in the car, when we only had one phone charger on hand. The TYLT dual USB car charger puts…

It sometime takes Android and Blackberry users just a wee bit of time to be able to jump on the same cool smartphone accessory trend as the iPhone users. Increasingly, that's becoming less of an issue. The Juicies Colorful Micro USB cabl…

This week I looked at my definitely plugged-in MacBook, and realized it wasn't charging. Surely the entirely frayed wire at the base had something to do with that? Mac users in particular are famiilar with the annoying ease at which the …

Raise your hand if you've got a cord nest somewhere in your home that looks more like a design magazine "before" instead of an "after." I am raising my hand. Okay, both hands. So I'm thrilled to find a smart, affordable, nice-looking sol…

I wouldn't be so presumptuous as to suggest that anyone is thinking about Father's Day yet, but should you be (in which case, standing O), there's a super deal worth grabbing now on a really amazing tech case. You've just got another cou…

I'm always telling my kids that I wish I could harness their energy and put it to use around the house. While that kind of tech innovation may be years away, I just came across the unlikeliest of objects that is taking that very idea and…

I have probably recommended the PlugBug Duo Charger for my fellow Mac and iPhone users more than nearly any other gadget, besides maybe my portable battery. It's journeyed with me across four continents, and multiple business trips, and …

While surge protectors aren't particularly the sexiest tech gadgets out there, when you're in need of one, you realize just how important they are. We've covered a slew of great ones on Cool Mom Tech, including this awesome Expandable Su…

With as much as we're using our mobile phones, it's only fitting that they have a nice comfy place to rest at night, right? Check out this new "pillow" from the makers of those popular beanbag style chairs, that lets Nokia Lumia 920 user…

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?…

The other day when I was trying to replace my old router, I found myself wrestling with a mass of cords, plugs and surge protectors. Cue: organization tips for tech that I need too. I scoured through all the awesome organization gadgets …

There are two images in my mind right now: one of my husband struggling to keep his Android phone steady in the car while using it as a GPS; the other, yours truly, trying to read a recipe on my phone without dropping it in the pancake b…

That's right, citizen: we've found a powerful power cord that can protect you from surges, outlet insufficiency, and most of all, boredom. Whether you're into comic books, Harry Potter, Zeus, or just brightening up the mundane, this Ligh…

Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Follow us , then check out our favorite techie pins from this week that you won't want to miss. 1. The prettiest iPhone 5 cases we've seen so far. 2. An amazing fitness gadget that pops in your pocket…

I've been a crazy travelin' gal lately, and one those annoying little things about travel is trying to figure out which converters to bring for all your gadgets. I love this universal travel plug adapter which beats carrying around a hum…

I've been a long time fan of quirky products ; in fact I nearly squealed when I saw my favorite power strip of theirs available Target. Yes, apparently now I get excited over power strips. So when I spotted this affordable new gadget tha…

I cannot tell you how many times I've lost charge on my iPhone when I've needed it most and didn't have my Mophie charger on hand, or access to an outlet. The first soccer game photos, the beautiful sunset in Mexico...sadly the list goes…

With Labor Day here, I've got organization on the brain. So when I saw this beautiful, crafty way to make the tangle of electronics by my bedside a little more pretty and a little less "what's behind the displays at Best Buy" I was amaze…