How to hide hashtags on Instagram
Have you been wondering how to hide hashtags on Instagram? If you're like us, you love using them, but you don't necessarily want to force everyone to read all of them, so here's how to hide them so no one can see them on your post (but people searching them can still...
14 of the best organizational apps for parents to help keep you sane | Cool Mom Tech Back to School Tech Guide 2016
We love finding the best organizational apps for parents each year because honestly? We need them ourselves! If you're anything like me, all household organization seems to disappear over the summer as we fully embrace our laid-back, casual schedule while we can....
Pokémon Go Plus: You can now play Pokémon Go without your phone. Take that, Pikachu.
Just when you were about to clothe you Pokémon Go lover in padded suits and a helmet, Nintendo launches Pokémon Go Plus, a handy wearable that lets PG lovers play without their phone. The small Bluetooth-enabled device can be worn on a belt, in a pocket, or on the...
10 of our favorite iOS 10 features that you should know about
Even though I downloaded iOS 10 last week, like many of you, it's taking me awhile to get used to all the changes and new iOS 10 features. Oof, there are a ton. And while I have to admit that I'm liking most of them, there's definitely a learning curve, even for...
BOSEbuild Speaker Cube: A DIY Bluetooth speaker kit for kids that totally rocks. Yay STEM!
We have certainly covered lots of DIY STEM toys for kids and even more Bluetooth speakers here on Cool Mom Tech, but the BOSEbuild Speaker Cube is the first product I've seen that so awesomely combines these two elements. Hello, holiday gift idea. Related: 5 great...
Hello Sitter app: Our cool free app of the week
Don't you hate when a sitter cancels last-minute on a much-needed date night, or when you can't find one for that important parent meeting at school (the night when everyone else in your social network also needs a sitter)? I've seen friends frantically posting to...
22 of the coolest iPhone 7 cases to suit any style. We’ve got you covered!
The new iPhone 7 is here on September 16, which in our world means a new case, too. And no surprise, there are already tons of fantastic iPhone 7 cases that are ready to ship and protect your precious investment. Jet-black iPhone, hellooooo. Of course, there's no...
Manga madness! The outrageous new animé laptop sleeves from Tokidoki and Ju-Ju-Be
As moms who sometimes want options beyond floral designs or mod prints on our baby gear, we loved the awesome anime-inspired diaper bag collaboration between Ju-Ju-Be and Tokidoki. So when we found out that they're launching a new collection of tech bags -- including...
Instagram launches new Comments tool and the Internet rejoices.
If you've ever read a comment thread online, then you know that in many cases, it can be a pretty awful place. So, we're pleased to hear that Instagram took a huge step in changing that, at least on their app, anyway. Related: How to manage and add multiple Instagram...
A new contender for the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds around
Last year, after spending way too long researching the category, I bought a pair of NuForce BE6 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds by Optoma, and soon after, declared them best wireless Bluetooth earbuds thanks to their sleek look, lightweight construction, and very decent...
14 of the best math apps for kids of all ages: Back to School tech guide
Our Back to School tech guide continues with a bevy of the best math apps for kids of all ages. There are so many fantastic options these days -- almost too many to count (ha) -- so we've done the digging for you to uncover lots of the best math apps including a...
Reserve app: Our cool free app of the week
If you've ever sat at a table in a restaurant for 15 minutes (sometimes longer) with fussy, restless kids, waiting for your server to bring your check so you can leave, then you should download the Reserve app (iOS and Android) right now, especially now with their...
Tech Tips & Tricks to Make Life (Way) Easier
The quickest, easiest way to share photos and videos on your iPhone that you aren’t using. Until now.
This situation probably sounds all too familiar to you: You're at your kid's basketball game or a family birthday party and your mom or your brother sitting next to you asks you to send them some iPhone photos and videos you're taking, which you do via text, and then...
8 shocking statistics about kids and online behavior that will make you want to have another tech talk, now.
I hate to admit it, but I used to be that parent. You know the one who proclaimed her kids would never watch TV or play on a computer, and instead spend endless hours playing outside in any weather. (Torrential rainstorm? Builds character!) Well as you can imagine,...
How to find your hidden Facebook messages. Because yep, you’ve got some.
You know the junk mail or spam box in your email, where sometimes non-spam emails end up? Well, it turns out Facebook has a similar filter for your Facebook Messenger PMs, and just like with email, a lot of legit messages are getting sucked into this filter and we're...
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12 of the best reading apps for kids of all ages: Back-to-School tech guide
Our back to school 2016 guide continues with our picks for some of the best reading apps for kids. From preschoolers learning ABC basics and sight words, to older kids needing a synonym for obsequious (or uh, maybe that is the synonym?), we have you covered. Because...
How to wake your kids up in the morning? Try these 6 helpful alarm clocks and alarm apps.
With back-to-school in full swing for most of us, the grind of managing a schedule with after school activities and homework is picking back up again. But after late nights and lazy summer mornings, the hurdle for these first few weeks is getting everyone out of bed...
15 of the best science apps for preschoolers through teens: Back-to-School tech guide
We parents know that science is everywhere and why it's so important. So we always love tracking down some of the best science apps for kids each year, to show kids how fun science can be, and how it's a part of pretty much everything they already do and see. The...
D is for The Dark Side
In some houses, the letter D is for dog, but in my house, and I know in many others, it stands for Darth Vader. And The Dark Side. That's why I'm loving these Star Wars alphabet t-shirts. Related: Star Wars Home t-shirts. Because home is where your ship is. Our...
Screen Time Manager: Our cool free app of the week
It's hard enough to juggle the after-school routine of dinner, signing homework folders, and making sure the laundry is done for tomorrow, not to mention screen time management. But lately I've been using the free Screen Time Manager app (for iOS or Android), and it's...
Tile Slim means you’ll never lose your wallet again
The Tile smart tracker has been keeping us from losing our keys for years now, so color us excited about their newest product, Tile Slim, which is sized perfectly for wallets and other more streamlined items. Related: 5 outrageously cool tech gadgets you didn't know...
Back to school lifesaver: A smart, simple trick for going paper free
With four kids in school and various activities, you can just imagine the number of forms I have to fill out and sign, pretty much on a weekly (sometimes, daily) basis. I don't even want to think about how long printing them, filling them out, then either mailing or...
Apps parents should know about: Collection feature on VSCO
Editor: This article has been updated with more current information since publication If you keep tabs on your teen on apps like Instagram and SnapChat, you're going to want to add another one to your list, parents. VSCO (pronounced vis-ko), which was originally...
Kids Trade app: Our cool free app of the week
No matter how many times I run to Goodwill or Kon Mari my house, in just a few weeks I feel like we have more toys and video games and stuffed animals than my kids could ever play with. But, of course, they still ask for new things every once in a while. In their...
Khan Academy goes to preschool with Duck Duck Moose. Hooray for free educational apps!
We're so thrilled about the news that Duck Duck Moose, makers of some of the best preschool apps we've seen, will be joining Khan Academy. This means, parents will now have access to their apps for free. Yes, free! Related: 12 of the best educational apps for...
3 of the best websites for gorgeous online party invitation for your kids.
We recently shared tips for throwing a birthday party on a budget at Cool Mom Picks, and one of our favorite tricks is to use online invitations for the party. Not only does it save you a lot of money, but it makes tracking so much easier, from who's coming to what...
Add a pocket to your iPhone case. Thanks, Kate Spade.
If you've loved the idea of those iPhone cases that double as wallets but aren't ready to take the plunge, here's a smart alternative: this stick-on leather smart phone pocket from Kate Spade. Related: 30 of the coolest iPhone 6 cases for any style Just pop in on the...