Cubetto: A robot that teaches kids to code, even before they can read. No screens required.
You know how much we love to find a cool, innovative STEM toys for kids at Cool Mom Tech. Well, we think the brand new Cubetto robot by Primo Toys definitely belongs on wish lists this holiday season, especially if you're shopping for preschoolers. Get this: Your...
Amazon Rapids: A new chat-style app that might just get your kids reading more
We love finding new, interesting ways to grow passionate readers, so that's why when we discovered Amazon Rapids, a new reading app that just launched today, we were very intrigued. Because unlike other reading apps for kids you've seen (and we've featured here on...
A change to the Google Privacy Policy that you should know about
I'm sure I'm not the only one who always finds it a little disconcerting when an item I was shopping for on the web pops up as a Facebook ad. Well, get ready to see more of that on Google, unless you opt-out of their new privacy policy. If you were an existing Google...
5 cool TV shows for kids that are all about STEM
With STEM (and STEAM, because yay art!) a major focus in education these days, you'll find toys, books, and apps for kids of all ages that highlight science, technology, engineering, and math. Being big fans of STEM at Cool Mom Tech, we're so glad to see TV shows for...
quip electric toothbrush review: Because kids aren’t the only ones eating Halloween candy
I was more than willing to give the quip electric toothbrush a try. After all, I have a bit of a toothbrush obsession -- something that's greatly exacerbated by the all-time biggest candy-eating holiday of the year. I'd like to blame it on working for a dentist for...
Halloween Trivia Crack Kingdoms: Our cool free app of the week
We're big Trivia Crack fans, so it's no surprise we've been enjoying the Halloween-themed content in Trivia Crack Kingdoms this weekend, and we bet you will too. Unlike the original Trivia Crack app, Trivia Crack Kingdoms lets you choose channels where the questions...
Toca Boo: A fun Halloween app for kids, on sale for a limited time!
If you're looking for a little downtime for your kids this Halloween weekend, we bet they'll love Toca Boo, a fun Toca Boca app our own kids love to play. And, it just so happens to be on sale for a limited time. Your younger kids will love playing a ghost and scaring...
The quick and dirty on the new MacBook Pro
Today at the Apple Event, the new MacBook Pro was revealed, and let's just say we are all trying to find ways to rationalize an upgrade. If you're wondering whether you might want to trade in your older model for this new laptop, here's a quick rundown of the new...
2 new, stylish fitness trackers in glitter and gold. Hello, lover.
Remember when fitness trackers looked like clunky bracelets on your wrist? Ah, those were the days. Well, thankfully, we've come a long way, baby. Just this fall, Kate Spade and Fitbit launched hot, new fitness trackers that we think you'll want on your holiday wish...
How to turn off Facebook Live notifications. Because they’re driving us a little nuts too.
If you're getting inundated with Facebook Live notifications like we are, here's how to turn them off, or set them so you're only getting the ones you might actually want to watch. This way, your phone isn't buzzing constantly. (People really love Facebook Live, huh?)...
The Stroll & Go On-Call hand muff: When you just can’t stand still to send that important text
Juggling your stroller and your phone is quite a feat, but add in the cold, wintry weather, and you might just have to wait until you're walking through a store or safely parked at home to send that text. Well, that's where the Stroll & Go On-Call hand muff from...
Facebook Safety Center: Resources to help make Facebook a safer place
As much as I love social media, I'm also aware of how scary of a place it can be, whether it's dealing with annoying comment trolls or full-blown cyberbullying. That's why I'm really pleased that Facebook has listened to the concerns we've all had and responded with...
Tech Tips & Tricks to Make Life (Way) Easier
In case of emergency: How to set up Medical ID on the iPhone
After seeing a helpful Facebook post going around reminding people to set the Emergency contact information on their iPhone, I realize that I hadn't actually done it for myself. And, my older kids who have their own phones, haven't done it either. By doing so, you can...
How to claim your free Ticketmaster tickets
If you've seen posts floating around telling you that you've got free Ticketmaster tickets to claim, it's totally legit. Due to a huge class action lawsuit that just settled, if you bought tickets between October 21, 1999 and February 27, 2013, you should have free...
How to listen to podcasts on your smart phone
So your friends keep bugging you to listen to Serial (Season 1, trust us), or you've heard us keep telling you to download our Spawned with Kristen and Liz podcast but you have absolutely no idea how to get podcasts on your smart phone. Well, we're here to help with...
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Tech trend: The new Uber-for-Kids type services that play chauffeur for your kids so you don’t have to
When I first heard about apps describing themselves as uber for kids, I was dubious. Calling a random driver to pick my kids up from school just didn't feel safe, and I thought I'd probably be a nervous wreck the entire time my kids were being transported. Then again,...
Elmo want to take your kid’s temperature with this new smart thermometer!
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only mom who's had a toddler run away and hide when I need to take their temperature. The struggle is real. That's why I'm loving the new Elmo smart thermometer from Kinsa. Unlike the original Kinsa smart thermometer, which is an...
Breaking news: The American Academy of Pediatrics drops its ‘no screens under 2’ rule
As parents, we want to do the best for our kids, but screen time is always a thorn in our sides, especially when the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has always said "no screens under 2." Well, that's not the case anymore, as the AAP just dropped this rule, with a...
Tile Mate keeps track of your keys, so you don’t have to. Whoo!
We have been longtime fans of the Tile smart tracker, because we're fans anything that helps keep track of stuff we've misplaced. Well, they just launched Tile Mate, which features a handy little hole, making it perfect for keychains, loveys, backpacks, and more. Tile...
Are earbuds causing hearing loss in kids? 3 things you can do right now to protect your kid’s ears
As a mom of a tween who blasts music through her earbuds on a daily basis, you can bet a new article about earbuds and hearing loss caught my eye. Reportedly, there's been a 30% increase in hearing loss in adolescents (one out of every five, actually), which they're...
Apps parents should know about: Whisper
A few years ago, we warned parents about Whisper, a free app that allows users to post about anything and everything anonymously, then connect in groups based on interests and location. But recently, a Denver teen was lured by a sex offender through the app, which is...
How to disable press home to unlock on the iPhone. Because it’s driving us nuts, too.
Ever since downloading iOS 10, I have swiped-to-unlock my phone about 75 times. Talk about being a creature of habit. It has taken a bit to get used to "press home to unlock," especially because now I seem to hold the home button too long and end up activating...
Nucleus: A home intercom system that you can use, even if you’re not home.
We just instituted a new family rule at my house: No yelling for mom or dad from another room. Because, enough already. But, that being said, this rule probably needs to start with me. Our solution has been the Nucleus home intercom system, and I'm happy to report,...
Emoji Pride and Prejudice. Answer the pressing question, was Mr. Darcy really just a poop?
Well, we've seen Pride & Prejudice for zombie fans, Pride & Prejudice for doodlers, and Pride & Prejudice for babies too young to know books as anything besides delicious teething toys. So I can't say I'm entirely surprised that someone has finally come...
Like a Glove smart leggings: Can they really help you find the perfect pair of jeans?
For me, trying on jeans is about as dreaded as trying on swimsuits. There are so many brands with countless styles, cuts, and washes, it's beyond overwhelming. So, when I saw the ads for Like a Glove smart leggings on Facebook, which promise to help you find a pair of...
Toca TV: A cool, new Toca Boca app unlike anything they’ve done before
We always get excited when there's a new Toca Boca app to download, and their newest launch, Toca TV, is no exception. It's a cool, kid-friendly, parent-approved video streaming service for kids age 3-8 that you'll want to check out stat. Related: Scare up fun before...
Smart doorbells: A new tech trend that could keep your family safer
When we see a tech trend that could keep our families safer, it definitely gets our attention, which is why we're so intrigued by smart doorbells, with two in particular that you'll want to have on your radar. Related: 3 simple home security systems that will keep...