Kristen Chase

When Snapchat (or just Snap , as it's being called these days) rolled out it's Snap Map feature earlier this summer, there was a lot of buzz about the safety risks it could present, especially with so many younger users. Basically, the S…

If you or your tween or teen loves those glitter-filled iPhone cases, you know, the ones with liquid and floating sparkles and designs, you'll want to check the manufacturer stat. The CPSC has recently issued a recall because there have …

These days, back to school shopping almost always includes a new iPhone case, especially if you're like me and you've got a tween or teen in the house. Unicorns were hot last year, but they seem particularly hot for back to school season…

We have to admit that we're getting pretty excited about the total solar eclipse on August 21. Depending on where you live (or where you're traveling to), you could experience up to 3 minutes of complete darkness during day. Along with m…

You've probably seen the stories about how kids have pranked their parents using the Text Replacement feature on the iPhone. You know, they set it so that when their parents text the word "No," it gets replaced with the word "Yes." Oh ki…

This past week, I was unable to pick up my son from hockey camp, which meant missing his big game. Womp, womp. But, thanks to a cool Facebook Live feature you might not know about, my fiancé was able to film the whole thing, and not have…

With the Star Wars lands hitting Disney Parks late next year (or early 2019), we probably shouldn't be surprised that they're adding a Star Wars hotel to the mix too. And while we don't have many details, we have to say it sounds (and lo…

I've been in the mood for a new iPhone case, which is how I discovered these fun geode cases at Society 6 . While they're not real geodes (I know, stating the obvious here), they really do look like the real thing. Such a bright, colorfu…

In case you didn't hear yet, it's Prime Day, the day when Amazon deals abound, particularly for those of you shopping for tech gadgets. As you might have guessed, there are way too many deals for us to round them up right here, but we di…

If you're like me, then you do your best to manage screen time using myriad methods. In our house, I've done The Marble Jar to read for screens, and pretty much everything in between. And still, there are tantrums and arguments when it's…

If you're going to be on the ground during the 2024 solar eclipse in April, mark your calendar because this is not to be missed. The only issue: you'll want to have glasses to protect your eyeballs, even if you're in the areas where you'…

If you're like us, then your kids having been begging for screen time the second they got out of school. But hey, just because you're home more doesn't necessarily mean you get more time on your screens, kids. So, to help you manage the …

Summer is here, and that means a whole lot of bugs, and ways to try to prevent my kids from getting bitten by bugs. Thankfully, there are smart ways to use tech to keep mosquitos at bay around your home, or when you're on the road or cam…

We're big fans of Sphero , as you might guess considering we've featured lots of their cool tech toys here on Cool Mom Tech ( BB-8 anyone?), so it's no surprise we're intrigued by their newest launch, Spider-Man . But unlike their other …

We've probably all had photos we've shared on social media that we would very happily forget, like say my lovely "before" shot I took when I was starting a workout regimen a few months after having a baby that now pops up every single ti…

Even though the second we saw the new Doodle Collection computer mouses from Logitech and instantly thought they'd be a fun graduation gift for a soon to be high-school or college freshman. I really want one for myself. Aren't they fun? …

So many people are using their Apple Watch as a fitness tracker (and music player), but not everyone wants to wear it on their wrist. If that sounds like you, or perhaps the dad in your life, the ActionSleeve from TwelveSouth is what you…

A recent survey of more than 1600 U.K. kids revealed some fascinating results when it comes to kids' online behavior , leading the UK’s National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) to make some pretty strong recomme…

I'm not the only one in my house who loves listening to podcasts . My kids, especially my son, are big fans too, which is why I was so excited to discover Kids Listen , a web app that creates curated playlists of the best podcasts for ki…

Okay, okay so the new HomePod is not technically the Amazon Echo (aka Alexa), but well, it pretty much is, just shaped more like a marshmallow in Apple's signature black and white. That's not to say we're all not going to want it when it…

When it comes to smart phone addiction , we've done our own experiments with putting away our phones around our kids here at Cool Mom Tech. We've even used various techniques to manage screen time for our own kids and tweens. That's why …

For those of you with teens applying to college, if you're wondering whether college admissions officers check student social media accounts, the definitive answer is "yes." This is clearly evidenced by this week's incident in which Harv…

Just when you thought you needed to worry about your kid's screen time, it turns out that the amount of time you spend on your phone could be affecting your child's behavior. According to a new study conducted at the University of Michig…

If you've got budding coders and STEM lovers in your home, they can now practice their skills on a few scenes from Wonder Woman thanks to a new collaboration with DC Legends, Google Play, and Made With Code. Related: A cool STEM coding t…