How do I scan receipts with my smartphone? Get Genius Scan.
These days, I rarely have any reason to use a printer let alone a scanner. All I need is Hello Fax and I can pretty much avoid the printing, faxing, and scanning all together. But just a few days ago when I had to scan a few receipts for a business trip, I was stuck....
Aaaand the Snapchat copycat apps are here with the Selfie.im App
As if we haven’t already learned that everything lasts for ever, even a selfie on Snapchat, another app developer is pushing boundaries with a copycat version though this one gives the user a little more control. Presumably. If you have kids on social media this...
What you need to know about Twitter DM changes
If you’re big Twitter users like we are, then you know that currently, you can’t send DMs to people who aren’t following you–a feature we actually really like. Beause it means you can’t get DMs from random people either. Well that’s...
What is SnapHack? It’s the reason we warned parents about Snapchat.
Just a few weeks ago, we featured four apps kids are using that parents should know about, and noted that SnapChat was decreasing in popularity–which gives us a small sigh of relief. But with a brand new app release this week, we’re thinking kids might...
4moms brings amazing technology to a brand new collection of must-have baby gear
I’m amazed every day at how many tech innovations in baby gear there have been since I had my first daughter nine years ago, many of which we’ve featured here on Cool Mom Tech. By far, one of the most popular strollers we’ve shared with you was the...
Why your favorite Facebook fan page posts aren’t showing up in your news feed.
You might have noticed that some (or many) of your favorite Facebook fan pages have started disappearing–again–from your news feed on Facebook. Thanks to a recent Facebook update that eliminated Facebook Edgerank, entirely changing how Facebook handles...
Swanky covers that aren’t just a pretty case.
I’ve had my eye on a few super stylish iPhone cases, but I have to be honest, I’m a little fearful of how well they’d hold up with my slippery hands and my kids’ grubby fingers. Well, my fear is gone thanks to my new cover that’s so...
Feet for your smartphone
If you’re like me and just toss your phone in your handbag or briefcase, then you’re probably opening up all your plugs to all sorts of not-so-awesome dust and dirt. And while I’ve seen USB covers, I can’t say I’ve seen an actual smart...
The best first laptop for a child? Reader Q&A
My 10-year old son is definitely ready for his own laptop, but I have no idea what to get him! Can you help with a child-friendly option? -Amy Funny you should ask, Amy. I just decided to get a laptop for my 9-year old, which was a lot easier than I expected. Here are...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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