Amazon Coins comes to Kindle users. Can you hear the savings?

If you visit Amazon today, you'll see the big announcement that Kindle Fire users will now be able to use something called Amazon Coins to purchase apps, music and games directly on their Fire devices. And we've got the details. ... [More]

Belkin Thunderstorm: Making your iPad sound like a serious theater system without the serious theater system

My girls and I have taken to watching movies from Hulu or Netflix on my iPad in bed on weekend nights, which may be one of my new favorite routines. But honestly, the little built-in speakers when you're watching a big action adventure like Harry Potter (or heck, even Schoolhouse Rock) leaves something to be desired.

Breakfast in Bed, with a techie twist

Every year, my kids try to bring me breakfast in bed on Mother's Day. They also know how much I cherish my Sunday New York Times, so it's often an uneasy balance between granola and my beloved paper covered in almond milk.

Cords and cables just got cooler

We've featured all sorts of fun iPhone cables on Cool Mom Tech, even pretty cords for Android. And the DIY wrapped cords are a little bit of genius.

5 Gorgeous, simple iPad stands for every budget and style

img style="float: left;" title="Resin iPad Stand from Fossil Faux Studios" src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/lizcoolmompicks/CMT_13/resin-ipad-stand_zpsadc624f4.jpg" alt="Resin iPad Stand from Fossil Faux Studios" width="250" height="157" />I tend to use my iPad on the go, keeping it encased and well protected. But lately, I find we're using it more at home for audio playlists or movies for the kids. ... [More]

Turning your iPad into a workstation

A free baby book app for those of us not so good with the baby book books

The other day I was cleaning out my daughter's closet and I came across her baby book. About the first six months of her life were complete, but after that, it was pretty spotty. ... [More]

Gorgeous new tech cases that you don't have to be a mama to love

Considering that moms have taken over the consumer tech world (it's true, we have), it's not surprising that now the popular parent and baby brands have jumped into the fray with tech accessories. They don't all do it well--but one mom-favorite now does. ... [More]

The prettiest little laptop cases with a whole lot of style

As I find myself stuffing more and more gadgets into my handbag while still carrying everything my kids need, I realize that maybe the gigantic tote bag isn't the way to go. And these new, swanky laptop cases might have just sealed my brilliant decision to downsize. ... [More]

A safe kids' browser for tablets? Reader Q + A.

Q: Is there a safe kids' browser that I can put on my iPad or phone for my son? Or do I have to just find a way to block sites on Safari somehow? Thanks! -Ellen K ... [More]

Zooka Portable Bluetooth Speaker Bar - Your iPad, MacBook, or iPhone's new best friend

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. ... [More]