Here’s how to use the new Instagram video chat feature!
If you suddenly see someone trying to call you from Instagram, don’t freak out. It’s the new Instagram video chat feature that just launched. Related: How to post photos from your Instagram Feed to your Instagram Story To make a call, you’ll click...
Meet Robotics Engineer Barbie, and how she’s helping get girls excited about STEM
Barbie has come a long way over the last couple of years, with everything from Curvy Barbie to Game Developer Barbie, and now, Robotics Engineer Barbie. But this goes beyond a STEM-loving girl with a stylish pair of lab glasses. Barbie has teamed up with Tynker and...
How to post photos from your Instagram Feed to your Instagram Story
If you spend any time on Instagram, then you’ve probably seen feed photos popping up in Instagram Stories. And no, I’m not talking about screenshots! Finally, you can post clickable photos from public feeds (either yours or someone else’s if you want...
Always cold or hot? This new gadget might be exactly what you need.
If you’re like me, you’re the person who’s always cold when everyone is comfortable, or always hot when everyone is perfectly pleasant. It feels like I just described menopause, but that’s actually not it. Yet. Either way, I’m still super...
Here’s what you need to know about IGTV
If you noticed a new little TV icon at the top of your Instagram feed, then you’ve already discovered IGTV (Instagram TV), a new app from Instagram that allows users to upload longer form videos for their followers to watch. And yes, it sounds like YouTube...
Are teens still sexting? Unfortunately, the answer is a resounding YES.
The good news: most teens know that sexting is a crime. The bad news: older teens are less likely to think sexting will have negative consequences. All this from a new study about teens and sexting, conducted by researchers at Boston University and the University of...
Free Apple Camp registration opens June 18. Mark your calendar!
Turn that summer screen time into learning time at your local Apple Store thanks to their annual free summer camps. We’ve been lucky enough to snag a spot for our own kids in previous years and they’ve loved it. The catch: the spots go quickly so you need...
Did you know your screen time could be causing skin damage? Ack!
I’ve become extremely diligent about using a moisturizer with an SPF that I slather all over my face and hands on a daily basis, but I had absolutely no idea that staring into my phone and computer could be causing skin damage. Well, that’s what...
5 practical Father’s Day tech gifts you can still get before Sunday.
For the practical dad in your life, tech is a smart go-to gift. Luckily, you can snag all of these gifts well before Father’s Day on Sunday. So happy shopping, and while you wait for your order to be delivered, have your kids make a handmade card, to pair with...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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