


Android apps for kids: 3 new ones worth a look
Our readers often ask us to suggest more kids’ apps beyond iOS, and while we do cover the great Android apps we find, there’s certainly a discrepancy in both quantity and quality when compared to what’s available for iOS. Well Android users, I think...
Webstagram makes Instagram users very happy indeed
If you’re a regular reader of Cool Mom Tech, you know what big fans we are of Instagram, the ultra-cool iPhone app/social network (coming soon to Android!) that lets you edit, add effects to and share your beautiful photos. If you’re an Instagram fan too,...
Alternatives to Picnik? Reader Q+A
Now that Google is closing down Picnik, any suggestions for what I can use to edit my photos? -Delilah We were definitely surprised to hear that Picnik is shutting down. I’ve used it many times to quickly and easily edit photos, and while it’s a bonus to...
The best list-making apps? Reader Q+A
I used to use my Netflix queue to keep the list of movies I’d missed, shows I wanted to watch on DVD, etc., but now I’m not sure where to manage this stuff since we canceled our subscription. Is there a way for me to organize my lists for easy access?...
Techie Valentine’s Day gifts. Awwww.
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, which means we’re already thinking about that special gift for that special someone. And if that special someone happens to be a techie too, these five tech-related Valentine’s gifts are a great place to start....
iTunes U: For that free Stanford education you were always hoping for
If you constantly have regret about sleeping through all those 8:30 AM college classes or have always wanted to learn another language, technology is now making it mighty easy to add a couple IQ points, in the comfort of your own homes. An updated version of the...
Volume-limiting headphones for kids? Reader Q+A
Do you have any recommendations for kids’ headphones with a volume-limiting feature? We bought some children’s headphones, but they are a bit boring to look at. – LeighannDefinitely, Leighann! When it comes to kids’ headphones, a...
Hot new Monster headphones direct from CES
If you follow the tech industry, you’ve probably heard (and seen a gazillion tweets) about the Consumer Electronics Show which is going on right now in Vegas. It’s the largest consumer electronics show in the world and has literally thousands of products...