USB

This is a sponsored message from Leviton With so many gadgets filling up our households these days, families are always looking for quicker, more efficient ways to charge their devices. That's why so many parents are swapping out standar…

This nice fall weather is making me want to take our entertaining outside, so the kids can run around and play while the parents can sit on the porch with a mug of hot cider (or something stronger) and chat. But since it's kind of sad to…

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…

We've covered plenty of portable, Bluetooth speakers here at Cool Mom Tech, but I think the brand new JBL Charge 2+ basically blew all the other ones right out of the water. Heh. The JBL Charge 2+ is already getting plenty of use at our …

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…

It's amazing that USB electrical outlets aren't yet standard in homes and new constructions, so we've covered quite a few ways to turn regular electrical outlets into USB charging spots yourself. The new SnapPower Charger looks like the …

With one of the main complaints about the new Macbook 2015 stemming around the single USB port, it makes perfect sense that technologists and developers are on that issue, stat. Because hello, functionality? Not all of us have all the ti…

If you're an Apple fan like me, then you had the Apple Watch Event marked on your calendar with multiple alarms yesterday. But it turns out that the Apple Watch wasn't actually the star of the show. For me, and from the number of tweets …

We rely so much on our tech gadgets that it's no surprise innovative charging solutions are such a hot commodity. We're always looking for a smarter, sleeker way to power up our phones and tablets while keeping our homes organized, and w…

I can still remember my first record player, and let me assure you it looked nothing like this gorgeous Crosley USB record player that I'm sure would make your favorite music lover swoon on Valentine's Day. Available exclusively at Urban…

We've featured all sorts of stylish USB jewelry here on Cool Mom Tech before, and really, it's a pretty awesome gift idea (if we do say so ourselves). These blinged-out pieces from Swarovski definitely say "I love you" in a fantastically…

We're always thrilled to find American-made tech products, many of which we've stocked in our Cool Mom Picks indie shop at Great.ly . In honor of Labor Day, we've rounded-up some of our favorites, whether you're looking to add a little s…

Having recently returned from an awesome family camping trip , I was surprised to find how helpful tech could be -- even on a trip that was as tech-free as we could make it. Turns out that some technology, when chosen wisely, can make ge…

We've come a long way from the typewriter iPad combo we first discovered a few years bag that, though incredible, rang in at a whopping $799. That's a lot to pay for "wow, cool." And now we've got the evolution with a Kickstarter campaig…

Like a lot of you, I feel like I live in my laptop. But that means I've got more than 5,000 pictures and dozens of full-length kids' movies on my laptop, so I could use a little more storage space to keep everything moving quickly. USB d…

With all the gadgets in my house that need USB chargers, I'm going to need to buy another house. Or maybe just this cool USB charging hub shaped like a house. From one of our fave shops See Jane Work (which is an awesome source for smart…

I'm always amazed by how smart design can improve function and turn mundane items, like boring old power strips into cool power strips, which is where the new TwistVolt comes in. Remember the Snake, one of those twisty puzzles that came …

I f you're on Pinterest like we are, follow us ! Then check out these 5 cool tech pins, plus lots more awesomeness from around the web. 1. This cool little speaker takes singing in the shower to a whole new level. 2. We can't believe wha…

So I've seen lots of USB electrical outlets and I think they're brilliant, though admittedly they look a little complicated for me to install. But the Power2U looks so easy that even I could actually do it myself. If you're handy, then i…

I've been predicting for a while now that soon, every home will be equipped with USB electrical outlets. It's clear that our tech is moving in that direction, with more and more gadgets charging via USB instead of traditional 15 amp plug…

It's been a while since we've found swanky USB jewelry worth a mention, so it's nice to come across By Nordvik on Etsy, which makes pretty great looking flash drive bracelets and necklaces out of Copenhagen--where, let's face it, all the…

I was recently turned onto Monoprice and all I can say is, bookmark immediately. What a nice way not to spend money on all your tech cables you'll need for all your fun new holiday gifts, that you would rather spend elsewhere. Take for e…

I'm a big fan of the smart Quirky gadgets , so I wasn't surprised when I found this handy accessory that's sure to help maximize my desk space and get me organized once and for all. The Space Bar Desk Organizer is the perfect, stylish wa…

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 …