sustainable sources

Sometimes I discover a new company at a tech press event that I'm so excited about, I run right over here to tell you about it. And sometimes, that product is so perfect that I first make a quick stop at the company website to buy one fo…

I love the juxtaposition of high and low tech that comes with wood tech accessories and wooden gadget covers . But this wooden bluetooth keyboard takes the cake. Made to order from a single piece of maple or walnut, the Oree Board from O…

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…

While I think everything we write about here on Cool Mom Tech is...well, cool, every so often we find something that so perfectly fills my wants and needs that I'd swear it was made just for me. The Photojojo bamboo solar charger is one …

So as it turns out, it's not a good idea to give a small child your old tech to play with. Once we learned how many toxic components and metals were in those remote controls, cell phones and cameras, we've retrieved the outdated gadgets …

Last year we discovered the fabulous handmade iPad and laptop sleeves from Mujjo , a neat little Dutch company, and I have to say, I've had them on the brain every since. Something about the combo of natural wool felt and leather is just…

The idea of a scented watch doesn't exactly make me go running for my credit card. But when I got a taste (heh) of these in person at the NY International Gift Show this week, well I've now got some kids begging for new watches. And I'm …

There's no shortage of cool desktop phone docks out there, as you probably know by now. From really clever iPhone docks to really cute iPhone docks whatever your tastes, there's a dock to match. But I'm really loving this iPhone dock whi…

Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Ted Danson shares his favorite! Wherever you are, the Seafood Watch app will tell you what's good to eat and why. If you eat this w…

As much as I try to avoid plastic toys for my kids when I can, it's pretty tough when it comes to technology. So that's why these headphones caught my attention, well beyond the fact that they look pretty cool. The Noisezero O+ Eco headp…

I'm really not averse to plastic gadgets if they help make my life easier, but I'm always on the lookout for more eco-friendly options. And that's exactly what I found with this handy tool that will help you keep your headphone and earbu…

At our sister site, Cool Mom Picks , we very much celebrate the artisans, craftspeople, and passionate business-owners of the world. So of course we love more than anything when those traits intersect with technology, and we can showcase…

As much as I love all my iPhone cases, I sometimes feel like I'm stockpiling a load of plastic. And while they definitely serve their function, I'm always interested in more eco-friendly alternatives, like these wooden cases. The gorgeou…

With the fab point and shoot camera and awesome SLR accessories we've been featuring, I admit that I was having a bit of cool camera envy since I snap all my pictures with my iPhone 4. But given the quantity and quality of the photos I'm…

Last week, I spent a little time with Jaime Derringer, mom-to-be, and genius behind the uber-popular design blog Design Milk . When she pulled out her custom, handmade iPhone case, I couldn't stop fawning over it. (Seriously. It was a li…

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…