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Wednesday 22 May

The coolest features of the new Xbox One

new xbox one | cool mom techGamers everywhere have been eagerly anticipating today's big Xbox announcement from Microsoft - especially because it has been almost eight years since the original Xbox console was launched, and close to three since the introduction of Xbox 360 with Kinect. (I guess 3 years is like decades in Gamer years?) ...

Wednesday 15 May

Turn your Android phone into a PlayStation3

GameKlip on Cool Mom TechAs much as touch controls for games are pretty easy to use these days, there still isn't a full substitute for the actual joystick. Or so says the little video gaming experts at my house. ...

Friday 19 April

Holy 90s redux, Mario. Look who's back on Nintendo 3DS.

Mario back on Nintendo 3DS | Cool Mom TechIf you grew up on characters like Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong, the new news from Nintendo will make you want to dig out your flannels, dust off those cowboy boot shoes, and pause the Friends marathon while you get your hands on some of these new games.

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Friday 05 April

A sneak peek at the new Disney Infinity gaming platform

disney infinity incredibles set >Earlier this year, we gave our readers a heads up on the new Disney Infinity platform that so many parents (and the gaming world at large) are looking forward to. And now there's more info plus a sneak preview video that, well, you might want to keep away from your kids for now. ...

Monday 01 April

Picture perfect papercraft cameras!

Whether you need props for your party photo booth, you're throwing a baby shower for your favorite shutterbug, or you just need an adorable place to store your paperclips, these sweet papercraft cameras are just a click away!

Well, and some cutting and folding and toothpick gluing. But that's fun, right?

Papercraft cameras on Cool Mom Tech!

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Friday 22 March

Piquing Our Geek: An energy-generating soccer ball. Whoa.

Soccket energy-generating soccer ball at Cool Mom Tech 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 using it to power everyday items.

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Wednesday 20 March

littleBits to help create big minds

When my son was younger, one of our favorite activities together was his Snap Circuits set. It gave him an opportunity to explore his creative side and gave me a chance to think that I was a whiz at electricity and physics.

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Tuesday 26 February

My, what beautiful pixels you have there!

The Pixel Coloring BookThere's always something fun about high-tech meets low-tech, especially when it comes to art and creativity for kids.

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Monday 28 January

3 sexy Lomocams for Valentines Day

I love some of the new lo-fi cameras that seem like they're designed to be awesome Diana mini gold lomocamValentine's Gifts. With most in the $100 range, think of it as the perfect tech gift for that sweetheart who loves Hipstagram and is ready to take the plunge into funky photography that uses actual film. ...

Saturday 29 December

The coolest gadgets and games for family fun: Editors Best Tech of 2012

Best kids' tablet: Nabi 2This was probably one of the biggest years for kids' gadgets, but we definitely had our top favorites, and ones that we'd want in our own kids' hands. ...

Wednesday 19 December

A guide to the best handheld gaming devices for kids

With so many gaming systems on the market, it can be tough to know which one is the best for your family. Next up in our series of buying guides we focus on handheld video gaming devices. ...

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