Take iPhone videos in a snap with Swift

Take iPhone videos in a snap with Swift

These days, any videos I catch of the kids is with my iPhone 4, which thankfully means I’m catching way more than I ever did before. But if you’ve filmed kids before, then you know that even the quick tab slide and tap that’s required to record with...
5 gadgets the iPhone 4 replaces

5 gadgets the iPhone 4 replaces

I admit that way back when my husband bought me a first generation iPhone, it was a completely frivolous purchase for me–something I coveted because it looked cool. And I could check email from my phone! Technology! Fast forward a few years with my newly...
Go ahead, drop your camera in the pool

Go ahead, drop your camera in the pool

Summer is just around the corner (finally!) along with fun, sun, and of course, cute little bodies in cute little bathing suits which make for plenty of photo opportunities. But there’s nothing like a big splash of water on your camera (or iPhone) to ruin the...
Turning any bag into a camera bag

Turning any bag into a camera bag

One of the most common questions we get from the Cool Mom Tech readers is the request for cool camera bags. I kind of love that so many of you are still employing the SLR and not just getting lazy with the smartphone camera like I often do. Since so many of you...
Couch handmade camera straps turn old into new.

Couch handmade camera straps turn old into new.

The klutz that I am, a camera strap is an absolute must-have, particularly when it comes to my extra special fancy DSLR. However, I’m not so keen on being an advertisement for it, and I’ve been scouring Etsy to find something a little cooler. Related: 6...