Kristen Chase, Author at Cool Mom Tech

Digital parenting tips: 5 ways you can be a tech-positive parent

We know that “digital parenting” is quite the buzz phrase these days. Our approach to it has been similar to how we parent our kids around similar difficult topics (think non-alarmist, non-judgmental), except unlike the sex talk or the drug talk,...

Reschedule Halloween? Just move the party inside with this fun Spotify playlist.

by Kristen Chase | Audio

With all this rain here in the northeast, our social media feeds have been all a-buzz about rescheduling Halloween. Isn’t that why there are umbrellas? But seriously, it’s been so contentious that I’ve seen numerous threads on local city Facebook...

Here’s what you need to know about the new Apple AirPods Pro

by Kristen Chase | Audio

Breaking news! Apple just announced the new AirPods Pro bluetooth earbuds, and well, let’s just say if you’re already an AirPods fan, you’re going to be pretty excited. And if you’ve been waiting for them to add a few new features before taking...

Here’s how to score a free Google Home Mini

by Kristen Chase | Audio

If you’re a Spotify Premium subscriber or you have been thinking of becoming one, now’s the time to do it, because for a limited time, you’ll get a free Google Home Mini. Yes, we’re serious. Related: Here’s why we’re loving Spotify...

These beautiful wooden stands give your gadgets a different kind of upgrade

by Kristen Chase | Home Office

Jealous of everyone around you upgrading to the new iPhone 11? Or the Apple Watch Series 5? Well, you can treat yourself to an upgrade of your very own, at least when it comes to a stand or charging stand that is. These gorgeous handmade stands from Yohann will make...

You won’t believe how easily this CNN reporter was hacked. Here’s how to prevent it.

by Kristen Chase | Internet Safety

Our team watched this CNN Business video with our jaw dropped when we saw how easily hacker Rachel Tobac was able to get information about journalist Donie O’ Sullivan. Just from looking at his social media, she was able to do everything from get his home...

Cases with a cause: Student-designed smartphone cases celebrate women empowerment, sisterhood, and the LGBTQ+ community

by Kristen Chase | Cell Phone Accessories

The original designs by the two awesome winners of the first annual Make My Case design competition have been released by Speck, BUILT BY GIRLS, and Verizon, and they’re all about supporting empowerment, sisterhood, and the LGBTQ+ community. Yeah! Related: 17...

Why are kids watching other people play video games? A tech expert weighs in.

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

So your kids are obsessed with watching other people play video games and you can’t quite wrap your mind around it. We decided to ask video gaming expert Dr. Rachel Kowert to weigh in on this phenomenon and tell us what we need to know. We’ve spoken about...

This might make you think twice about getting AirPods

by Kristen Chase | Audio

We’re pretty much Team AirPods here at Cool Mom Tech. I was the first person to try them and sing their praises (though I don’t use them anymore since my dog chewed one up). Then Liz jumped on the AirPods train. Well, after reading this recent article in...

Instagram launches Restrict to help combat bullying. Here’s how it works.

by Kristen Chase | Internet Safety

With someone who’s got two teens on Instagram, I was pleased to hear that they recently added Restrict, an anti-bullying feature that, as Instagram describes, “allows users to quietly protect their account while still keeping an eye on their bully.”...