If you’re a Twitter user, you must update your password STAT. That’s 330 million of you.
As Twitter has just informed all 330,000,000 of its users in an apologetic but so far underreported post, you should really change your Twitter password right now, this very second. Not to be alarmist -- but out of an abundance of precaution. Evidently, a bug that...
I’ve tried the new Fitbit Versa for 72 hours and here’s what I think.
I've been a longtime Fitbit fan, since they launched their first activity tracker many moons ago, so it's not surprise my interest was very piqued when I saw the new Fitbit Versa and did an "is that the new Apple Watch" double take. I decided to pre-order one for...
These tech gadgets are totally worth the investment.
Over the years, we've tried myriad tech gadgets here over on Cool Mom Tech, and there are a good handful (maybe two) that we continue to use over and over again because they make our lives a whole lot easier. And cooler. Or at least we think so. If you're thinking...
Holy Asteroids! A new Atari is coming!
With all the throwback gaming consoles making their way back to the market (cough Nintendo cough), we probably shouldn't be surprised that Atari is making a comeback. But that doesn't mean we're a wee bit excited about it. Okay, try very excited. Related: A first look...
Emoji: A history book about our kids’ favorite way to communicate. Okay, ours too.
Little history lesson for you: did you know that the emojis designs we use today -- and communicate almost exclusively with our tweens in -- originated way back in 1999? Like, before we even knew what a smartphone was? Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita created the...
These photo gift boxes are as easy as a Mother’s Day card, but even cooler
You know what's just as easy as buying and send a a card but packs a whole lot more punch? Greetabl, a cool photo gift box that we're so glad to have discovered, because sending a plain card for a big occasion like Mother's Day can sometimes feel a little...
Give the Mother’s Day gift of tech organization, wrapped in a swanky leather case
If the mom in your life (maybe you?) is like me, then she spends too much time unraveling her earbuds on a daily basis. That's why I'm secretly hoping someone in my life sees this post and orders me this leather earphone case from Pottery Barn, with a monogram please....
YouTube Kids app gets better parental controls, finally.
We've been fans of the YouTube Kids app ever since it launched a few years ago, but as more and more publishers are creating content on YouTube, it's not surprising that there have been some issues in terms of what ends up showing up as kid-appropriate. So, here are...
Cyborg, wormhole, exterminate…and 97 other first words little geeks need to know.
Geek parent alert: we've found the must-have language acquisition book for your offspring. With 100 First Words for Little Geeks, you can skip over the boring words like car and tree, and focus instead on the important additions to your child's vocabulary. We're...
Amazon’s Echo Dot for Kids is here. But there will be no “Alexa, buy me a pony.”
The Echo Dot has been one of Amazon's most popular speakers, so it's no surprise that they saw an opportunity to bring all the joy and magic and Orwellian fun of Alexa to kids in the form of the new Echo Dot Kids Edition available exclusively at Amazon. And it could...
These secret Netflix codes let you find hidden movies
Just when I thought I was the consummate binge watcher, I stumbled upon this post over at IHeartRadio that pretty much blew my mind. Turns out, Netflix has a bunch of secret codes, that when added to a url will allow you to jump to all sorts of hidden movies that you...
Is that poison ivy? The new Seek app can tell you that, and a whole lot more.
With the warmer weather finally here, I'm looking forward to getting outdoors with my family. We're avid campers and hikers, and I have to admit, I enjoy the time we spend away from screens. Turns out, it's also Screen-Free Week, so how perfect that we discovered an...
Tech Tips & Tricks to Make Life (Way) Easier
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 to share the...
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 researchers have just...
Did you know you can request what movies and TV shows you want on Netflix?
Thanks to comedian Chelsea Peretti, Netflix is about to get a whole lot of movie and TV requests. She recently discovered a link on the Netflix site that allows you to submit your suggestions for what you'd like to see offered. Related: These secret Netflix codes let...
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This new luggage collection helps an awesome cause – girls in tech!
We are loving what Karlie Kloss has done to support girls in technology, with her popular Kode with Klossy coding camp and scholarship program. Well now, she's launched a luggage collection with the female-run company Away, to help get more girls involve in...
You can now watch TV while running outside. No, it’s not April Fool’s Day.
We couldn't help but share this hilarious new service that's being offered by David Lloyd Clubs in Great Britain. Basically, you can pay a personal trainer to run in front of you with a TV on his back so you can exercise outside and binge watch at the same time....
The combo Apple Watch and iPhone charger you need for travel
I'm a recent convert to the Apple Watch, and it's one of those little things that makes my life as a working-from-home mom easier. So far, my battery has lasted all day without me needing to recharge it, but my newest travel tip is to take along a Belkin Valet. It's...
We know. These Solo: A Star Wars Story Otterbox smartphone cases are Jedi worthy.
My anticipation over the new Solo: A Star Wars Story just got extra piqued thanks to these new Otterbox smartphone cases celebrating this upcoming new movie. We were big fans of the Star Wars smartphone cases they launched a few months back, and we're on board with...
Here’s a video and lesson for every single element of the periodic table. And it’s free!
Calling all homeschoolers, chemistry geeks, and STEM lovers! You need to see this incredible free resource from TED-Ed. They've launched an interactive periodic table with a video and lesson for every single element. Whoa. Related: Constantly Curious is the perfect...
New study says over 3300 Android apps are collecting way more data than they should from kids.
It's not surprising that as of late, there's been a magnifying glass on privacy issues when it comes to technology, particularly as it relates to kids. Remember those WIFI-connected stuffed animals? Yikes. Well, in a recent study, researchers discovered that over 3300...
Constantly Curious is the perfect diversion for curious kids and their parents
I recently stumbled upon Constantly Curious thanks to a friend who shared it in their feed and I haven't been able to tear myself away. Thankfully, these entertaining episodes are only a few minutes long, but wow, they're awesome. And even better, they're educational,...
Welcome Player One!
There are no shortage of fun geeky products for your home these days, case in point this fun Nintendo floor mat from our friends at Think Geek. While you won't be winning at Super Mario games with it, you will win at cleaner floors (maybe!), which might be even...
Molekule: The gorgeous high-tech air purifier that’s touted by MoMA (yes, the art museum)
Spring is nearly here, despite snowy forecasts even down South. But our allergens haven't gotten the note that we're not ready for them yet, and my entire family is sneezy, itchy, and cranky. And after my son's allergies got so bad we ended up in an ambulance to the...
Upgrading to a bigger iPhone? Make Reachability Mode your friend.
I recently upgraded from an iPhone 7 to an iPhone 8+, and as much as I love the bigger screen, it does take a bit of time to get used to. If you're like me and have gone up an iPhone size, you'll want to use Reachability Mode to help make things a little easier to...
Facebook users: Here’s how to check to see if your data was stolen by Cambridge Analytica.
Updated on 4/11/18 below Today, Facebook will be rolling out a feature to help you check to see if your data, along with around 87 million other people, was stolen by Cambridge Analytica. While we haven't seen anything on our own Newsfeeds yet, here's what to keep an...
Support an amazing cause with a new red iPhone 8 or 8 Plus. Time for an upgrade!
We've been long time supporters of Project (RED), featuring lots of their awesome collaborations here on Cool Mom Tech (and Cool Mom Picks). So it's no surprise that we're very excited about the new Project (RED) iPhone 8 and 8 plus, that will be available for...