Kristen Chase, Author at Cool Mom Tech

Amazon Prime Day tech deals you won’t want to miss!

These days, July 15 and 16 means Amazon Prime Day. (Yes, it’s two days this year.) We’ve been keeping an eye on the tech deals to see if they’re worth the hype, and well, depending on what kind of gadget you’re in the market for, they just...

Rebel Girls Boundless: A new, inspiring digital magazine that we desperately needed

by Kristen Chase | Websites Worth a Bookmark

We’ve said it before but we’ll say it again: Representation matters. That’s why we were thrilled to support Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls when it launched a few years ago on Kickstarter, along with their journal, and their podcast. Because we all...

How long does Amazon Alexa keep your data? You’re not going to be happy with the answer.

by Kristen Chase | Internet Safety

We know how helpful the Amazon Alexa can be for busy families, and over the years, we’ve shared a ton of helpful skills right here on Cool Mom Tech. From fitness to meal planning, even budgeting, there are no shortage of cool uses for this gadget. But...

Mac users: Do you know these important macOS privacy settings?

by Kristen Chase | Internet Safety

I’ve been a Mac convert for many years now, and one of the big reasons I switched was due to all the Malware issues I was experiencing with my PCs. Macs are safer! You’ve probably heard someone tell you that, right? But if you’re under the impression...

A little extra security for your precious AirPods

by Kristen Chase | Audio

I’ve been a longtime AirPods convert now, even convincing a few of our Cool Mom Tech staffers to give them a try. And while I love that there is no cord or cable attached, sometimes I wish I could just hang them around my neck when I need a little break rather...

Listen to your favorite music or podcasts through your sunglasses.

by Kristen Chase | Fashion + Accessories

Just when you thought you were super cool with your hot new AirPods, you can now listen to music through your sunglasses thanks to these Bose frames audio sunglasses. For real. Related: The coolest eco-friendly sunglasses we’ve ever seen It’s actually...

Power strips go pastel

by Kristen Chase | Around the House

At this point in our digital lives, power strips are just part of our decor, at least at my house anyway. I’ve got at least one in pretty much every single room of my house. But, let’s be honest here: they’re ugly. That’s why I did a double...

What you need to know about Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

by Kristen Chase | Fun Apps

If you’ve got a Harry Potter fan in your house, or you are one yourself, then you’ve probably already downloaded the new Harry Potter: Wizards Unite app on your phone and are ready to play. The game, which was announced back in 2017, is rolling out today,...

Forget your readers? Try the magnifier on your iPhone instead.

by Kristen Chase | Lifestyle Apps

For those of us ladies who are now of reading glasses age, I have a pleasant surprise if you happen to be an iPhone owner. You might not know that the iPhone actually has a magnifier feature that can help you in case of a reading glasses emergency. And it’s even...

Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz

Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

We started Cool Mom Tech in 2010 to help make our increasingly digital lives easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun, however old your kids may be.

We love that it's grown to become the go-to source for millions of parents who want commonsense info about tech delivered with a smile.

We even have the privilege of sharing our tips + tricks with The TODAY Show, CNN, HLN, GMA, Nightline, newspapers and magazines around the country, and our favorite -- regular parents who stop us at PTA meetings and ask us how old kids need to be to get a smartphone, and whether they really need to panic about Snapchat.

(Answer: It's complicated.)

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