Does incognito mode, aka private browsing, protect your privacy? TL;DR = Nope!
With all the recent data breaches and Facebook privacy issues, we're getting lots of questions about private browsing, also known as "incognito mode." Should you be using it? If you already do, is your information safe? Here's what you need to know about using...
WEYV gives families all your favorite music, magazines, ebooks and more in one smart app | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from WEYV If you've got a separate music app, magazine app, audiobook app, they can certainly add up. Especially when you're talking about media for a whole family. So instead of of flipping through multiple apps and paying multiple...
How to figure out (and change) which categories Facebook has assigned to you.
If we didn't know before, we've certainly learned very recently that Facebook knows a whole lot about us. But today I discovered that they're assigning us to marketing categories, which are chosen based on the data gathered from your Facebook activity. No surprise...
Mama needs a brand new bag. Or smartphone crossbody bag. It’s 2018!
I fell in love with smartphone crossbody case back when Liz first raved about the Bandolier. Admittedly, I was pretty skeptical but the concept is brilliant, whether you're wearing it for everyday use, or as a clutch alternative for night time, which you can do now...
Here’s how to turn off the feature that’s slowing down your iPhone
You might remember a few months ago when Apple announced that they are purposely slowing down your iPhones to prevent them from shutting down. This after we all thought we were going a little crazy when a new iPhone (and iOS) would launch and our old phones would...
This Scrabble keyboard is a triple word SCORE!
If you're a Scrabble fan like I am, or know someone who is, you're going to want to get your hands on this amazing Scrabble keyboard, which is a cool, new collaboration between Massdrop and Hasbro. Awesome. (Extra 50 points for using all my letters!) Related: This...
Here’s what you need to know about the new 9.7-inch Apple iPad
Just yesterday at their Education event, Apple announced the rumored new 9.7 inch iPad, which is seems specifically aimed at students and teachers. Though, if you're not either of those, you can still get your hands on it as well. With the rise of Google Chromebooks...
Should you quit Facebook? We’ve got the resources you need to decide.
After this recent Facebook data-mining scandal, we know that many users are feeling conflicted about staying on the platform. And we're seeing various articles and reports, from whether you should leave altogether to why you should stay on. Talk about confusing! To...
Live long and relax, with this Star Trek pool float.
Captain's log: We are still digging out of the most recent Nor'Easter but to divert our attention to warmer climes, we've got our eye on this Star Trek captain's chair pool float. Related: 10 of the coolest pool floats the whole family will love. We're pretty sure...
Listen up! 5 fantastic storytelling podcasts for kids.
Podcasts can promote your child’s creativity and imagination without spending more time in front of a screen.
A very cool limited edition toothbrush, for a very cool cause.
I've been a huge fan of the quip electric toothbrush since I first bought it two years ago, and not just because it's sleek and pretty (hello, rose gold). I love the 30-second brushing reminders, and the fact that I get a new brush head in the mail every 3 months...
3 gadgets that could help your smartphone addiction. Or at least, free up your hands.
As someone who is pretty constantly tethered to her smartphone, it's no surprise that I feel as though I'm addicted to it. The challenge for me is that I use my phone for work, but I also enjoy looking at social media (and apps, and...) for pleasure too. But if you're...
Tech Tips & Tricks to Make Life (Way) Easier
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...
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...
How to figure out (and change) which categories Facebook has assigned to you.
If we didn't know before, we've certainly learned very recently that Facebook knows a whole lot about us. But today I discovered that they're assigning us to marketing categories, which are chosen based on the data gathered from your Facebook activity. No surprise...
Even More Coolness. Enjoy!
These new, bright Apple Watch bands bring spring to your wrist.
Happy Spring! (She says, sitting in the middle of a snowstorm). But hey, for most of you, spring has arrived, or it never left (dang you, California). But wherever you live, these new Apple Watch bands from Apple are bold, bright, and perfect for the new season,...
Here’s how to check which 3rd-party apps are connected to your Facebook account
Back in 2017, we covered a story about hackers using Facebook quizzes to steal user data. And now, here we are in 2018 with the Cambridge Analytica scandal, where over 50 million users had their information pulled thanks to a personality app. With that in mind, we...
QSun uses AI to help keep you and your kids a whole lot safer in the sun.
Putting sunscreen on kids can be a battle, but with the new QSun, you might be able to save yourself some of the heartache. No, sorry, it doesn't automatically protect your kids from sun exposure, but it does alert you when you've reached the maximum threshold....
Spring’s hottest bold florals, now for your iPhone
On our recent Spawned with Kristen and Liz podcast, we chatted about the hottest (and nottest) Spring 2018 fashion trends, one of which we both agreed could be pretty cool on accessories. Yep, we're talking about bold floral and tropical prints, which are both...
Who was Stephen Hawking? These terrific shows can help.
With so many of us mourning the passing of Stephen Hawking, and celebrating his many contributions to the world of science, it leaves a lot of our kids asking who he was, what he did, and what he believed -- and some of us adults are interested in learning more, too....
Vestaboard is going to make your kitchen wall a whole lot cooler.
It's no surprise that Vestaboard caught our eye. It combines the nostalgia of split-flap boards many of us have seen on our train travels (30th Street Station in Philadelphia, holla!), with the letter boards pretty much everyone, including us, is using on Instagram,...
The new Fitbit Ace lets kids track activity and sleep, right on their wrist.
The launch of Fitbit's new Ace, an activity tracker for kids, is probably a surprise to no one. With the popularity of fitness trackers with adults, there are plenty of kids, including my own, who want their own. And, in most cases, kids are wearing their parent's...
3 simple ways to sell (or give away) your old stuff online. They really work!
I recently moved into a new home and needed a way to get rid of some of my old stuff (furniture, bikes, 4000 stuffed animals). Upon the recommendation of a couple of trusted friends, I decided to give Facebook Marketplace a try. As much as I've been annoyed by the...
The Light Phone lets you ditch your smartphone. Is this what it’s come to?
A few years ago, we featured the Kickstarter campaign for The Light Phone, a gadget that was designed to help people separate themselves from their smartphones. Well, they've recently launched The Light Phone 2 and it's blowing up Indiegogo. And no surprise, as we...
You can now visit Disney from the comfort of your home. Thanks, Google!
It finally happened! You can now check out all of Disney's 11 parks with Google Street View. So if you're getting ready for your trip and want to get the lay of the land, or just want to spend the afternoon at The Magic Kingdom while still sitting on your couch, you...
10 awesome girl power phone cases for International Women’s Day….and every day
Considering it's International Women's Day today, and Women's History month for the next three weeks, there are certainly a lot of phone cases out there to honor women through history we admire. But I think there's something kind of special about celebrating yourself...
High tech baby gifts: 4 of the best splurges for your very favorite parents-to-be
If you're shopping for a baby gift and want to go in on The Big Gift with a group -- or maybe all on your own, generous soul, maybe consider high-tech baby gifts. Talking to you, best friends from college, generous boss, first-time aunt-to-be, and amazing...