How to use the new Facebook Story: It’s like Instagram Story and Snapchat had a baby!

by Kristen Chase | Social Media

Just when you got the hang of Instagram Story, Facebook decided to launch their new Facebook Story, which you’ve seen across the top of your News Feed if you’ve got the most recent version of the Facebook app. This is not to be confused with Messenger Day...

Thanks to Facebook Townhall, you can now contact your congresspeople through… Facebook

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

We just featured 3 political apps that can help you make your voice heard, but now it can be as easy as hopping on Facebook, thanks to their new Townhall feature. To use this feature, you’ll need to be logged in on Facebook, then head over to the Townhall page...

7 smart, cool coding books for kids that have us saying, “Go get on your screens!”

by Kate Etue | Kids

After seeing what Kristen’s kids did with Bitsbox, a cool coding subscription box for kids we featured awhile ago (and who was a sponsor over the holidays), my kids are now obsessed with the idea of creating their own apps. In fact, it’s...

5 things you can do right now to make Facebook fun again. Or at least, tolerable.

by Kate Etue | Tips and Tricks

I’m pretty sure there’s one thing most Americans can agree on: Facebook has become a tough place to be. In fact, some media outlets are declaring it “dead” as people are leaving behind the divisiveness they see in their feeds. But we...

How to disable video auto-play on Facebook and Twitter. To save data. And sanity.

by Caroline Siegrist | Tips and Tricks

I love a hilarious pet video as much as the next person, but when my Facebook and Twitter start overflowing with video recipes, news clips, and ads that play automatically, it gets a little draining. For me and my cell phone data plan. But it turns out you can easily...

The Snow Fox: A cool, free ebook app with an extra special feature kids will love

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

I will always be a fan of real books I can turn the pages to read while my kids are in my lap, but there are plenty of times when a sweet, entertaining ebook on my phone is a total lifesaver, like the The Snow Fox, which we discovered this week. It’s a simple,...

Hypocam app: A cool camera app for black and white photo lovers

by Kate Etue | Best Apps

For super cool black and white photos beyond the couple of Instagram filters you get, take a peek at the free Hypocam app (iOS and Android) that we’re loving. Related: 5 terrific pro photography tips beyond selfies Related: The new Camera+ 6: the best iOS...

Preserve old photographs (yes, real ones) with Google’s new PhotoScan app

by Jeana | Best Apps

As much as I love my iPhone camera roll and the thousands of photos it houses, I do have a very soft spot for old photographs. The ones where the color is a little faded, the edges are a little worn and the memories come flooding back. Thanks to a new Google app...

15 custom photo gifts to make your friends and family swoon | 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Team | Holiday Tech Gifts, Holiday Picks, Photography

We love finding cool custom photo gift, because hello, we’re moms! We’re sentimental like that. But also, they make great gifts because they demonstrate that some real thought and love went into creating it, even if it doesn’t cost a fortune. Next up...

Google Flights makes booking travel so much easier. Maybe even cheaper, too.

by Jeana | Best Apps

If you’re booking travel for the holidays, or even next year for spring break or summer vacation, you’ll want to check Google Flights for finding the best flight and rate, straight off the bat. What’s so great about Google Flights is the flexibility...