Everything you need to watch the total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21.
We're counting down the days to the total solar eclipse that we'll be experiencing on Monday, August 21. In case you haven't heard about it (what?), or might have missed all the helpful information we've been posting here on Cool Mom Tech, we've rounded up all our...
The affordable little gadget that turns regular appliances into smart ones | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Wemo Mini It's amazing how technology can simplify the lives of parents, especially with one of the busiest times of year upon us. And that's exactly the case with the Wemo Mini, an affordable little plug that instantly turns your...
Your living room: the final frontier
With all this solar eclipse talk (or The Great American Eclipse, if you're fancy), our kids' interest in space has been piqued. Well, even more than it already is, which is why this indoor space play tent caught our eye. Related: Where to find the best safe solar...
6 smart night lights that go way beyond our smart night light expectations.
Maybe you’re still using a sweet and simple night light that, well… lights up. Let me tell you: you’re missing out.
Think you’re creating safe, secure passwords? You might want check. Stat.
Over the years, you've probably heard a few different suggestions on how to create strong passwords, one of which was pioneered by Bill Burr, formerly of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. However, he's now saying that his method for creating secure...
The big issue with Snapchat’s Snap Map and kids that no one is talking about. But should.
When Snapchat (or just Snap, as it's being called these days) rolled out it's Snap Map feature earlier this summer, there was a lot of buzz about the safety risks it could present, especially with so many younger users. Basically, the Snap Map tracks your whereabouts,...
TripIt’s new feature makes air travel so much less stressful. We’ll take it!
If you've ever tried dragging a bunch of tired kids and all of their luggage around an airport while searching for a charging port, a snack, or a bathroom -- let alone the gate for the next leg of your flight that boards in five minutes -- you'll know why I'm so happy...
Recall alert: These glitter-filled iPhone cases are burning people. Yikes!
If you or your tween or teen loves those glitter-filled iPhone cases, you know, the ones with liquid and floating sparkles and designs, you'll want to check the manufacturer stat. The CPSC has recently issued a recall because there have been numerous reports that the...
Inbox Pause: The new amazing new Gmail feature that can get you more work-life balance.
For ages now I've touted the wonderful benefits of Boomerang for Gmail to help me better manage my incoming and outgoing email, and it seems the folks at Google like the feature themselves. Because now Gmail has actually incorporated Boomerang's technology into a...
These unicorn iPhone cases for teens and tweens are magical!
These days, back to school shopping almost always includes a new iPhone case, especially if you're like me and you've got a tween or teen in the house. Unicorns were hot last year, but they seem particularly hot for back to school season this year. We're seeing them...
It’s all about that space, ’bout that space.
It's back to school time, which also means, back to school shopping time. That's why we launched the first installment of our annual Cool Mom Picks Back to School guide, full of the coolest space accessories for kids. Yay geeks! From school supplies to cool shoes,...
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This is a sponsored message from Bouncie With parents -- and teens -- spending so much time on the road, road safety is always a top concern. for families. That's why you need to check out Bouncie, a smart little device that easily plugs into your car (no tools...
Tech Tips & Tricks to Make Life (Way) Easier
The best solar eclipse glasses for your family, in every price range. Because you like your retinas.
In case you haven't noticed, we're geeking out over the total solar eclipse that's coming on August 21. Where you live will determine what you see, but here in Nashville, viewing will be at a premium with almost 3 minutes of darkness in the middle of the day. So, I've...
iPhone trick: How to use Text Replacement to make your texting life a whole lot easier.
You've probably seen the stories about how kids have pranked their parents using the Text Replacement feature on the iPhone. You know, they set it so that when their parents text the word "No," it gets replaced with the word "Yes." Oh kids these days. As it turns out,...
Here’s why you need to stop force quitting apps on your iPhone right now.
If you're like me, then you've probably thought that force quitting apps on your iPhone or iPad (by tapping the home button twice and swiping up) would make your phone run faster and save your battery. Well, turns out that tip -- which I've been following religiously...
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How to figure out how much of the total solar eclipse you’ll see, based on where you live.
If you're counting down the days to the total solar eclipse (or a partial solar eclipse, depending where you live), you'll probably want to know exactly how much you'll see of it based on your location. Which is why you'll want to check this handy calculator from the...
Here’s why the iOS TV app is the best free app that you’re probably not using. Until now.
My family ditched cable a while ago, and now we rely on a variety of apps to watch shows and movies. It's great, but there is one problem: the annoyance of knowing the one movie I want to watch, and having to search through every app individually to find it, that is...
We’re celebrating the total solar eclipse with these fun gifts. Yay darkness!
We have to admit that we're getting pretty excited about the total solar eclipse on August 21. Depending on where you live (or where you're traveling to), you could experience up to 3 minutes of complete darkness during day. Along with making sure you've got safe...
The new Girl Scout STEM badges: Engineering, computer science, and robotics, oh my!
When I was a drop-out Brownie some 30-ahem years ago, my troop worked on badges like Basketry and Arts & Crafts. But now I'm kind of wishing I could go back and do it all over again because this fall, the Girl Scout organization has announced a new collection of...
Awesome, easy emoji activities and gear you need right now, because The Emoji Movie!
Are your kids as smiling-face-with-hands excited to see The Emoji Movie as ours are? We've already bought our tickets for opening day tomorrow, but that doesn't mean we have to wait to start celebrating our love for everything emoji, right? While we're baking up some...
The best solar eclipse glasses for your family, in every price range. Because you like your retinas.
In case you haven't noticed, we're geeking out over the total solar eclipse that's coming on August 21. Where you live will determine what you see, but here in Nashville, viewing will be at a premium with almost 3 minutes of darkness in the middle of the day. So, I've...
iPhone trick: How to use Text Replacement to make your texting life a whole lot easier.
You've probably seen the stories about how kids have pranked their parents using the Text Replacement feature on the iPhone. You know, they set it so that when their parents text the word "No," it gets replaced with the word "Yes." Oh kids these days. As it turns out,...
3 new breastfeeding apps that could make nursing a whole lot easier for new moms.
Just because breastfeeding is a natural process, it isn't necessarily all blissed out bonding time. But luckily, we live in a time where there are tons of tech to help nursing moms, like these 3 new breastfeeding apps that caught our attention. Related: Doctor on...
Here’s why you need to stop force quitting apps on your iPhone right now.
If you're like me, then you've probably thought that force quitting apps on your iPhone or iPad (by tapping the home button twice and swiping up) would make your phone run faster and save your battery. Well, turns out that tip -- which I've been following religiously...
The Star Wars ride-on that will blow up kids’ holiday wish lists. Parents…get ready.
If you...oh. I mean, if your kid (ahem) ever wished they could zip around on Luke Skywalker's Star Wars X-34 Landspeeder, that wish is about to be granted. Thanks to the help of Radio Flyer, Lucasfilm, 12v rechargeable battery power -- and of course, some incredibly...
A website that could put an end to I’m Bored Syndrome.
My kids love writing and they love doing art, but sometimes they don't know what to do with that blank sheet of paper or the empty Procreate screen. (That's my manga-obsessed daughter's digital illustration iPad app of choice, by the way.) Since anything suggested by...
How to make cool social media stickers from your own selfies
If you're on Instagram Stories, Snapchat, and now Facebook Story, you know that stickers are THE hottest thing right now. All caps required. Well, we found a fun new free app for you to try that let's you turn your selfies into stickers. Yaaaaasss! Sticky AI, the...