by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks
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,...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
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...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
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...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
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...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
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...
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...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
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...
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...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
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...
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.”...
