family safety

We were excited to have a chance to put together a MiiPC review, considering there's pretty much nothing that causes a modern parent more angst than monitoring your kids' online life. Keeping them safe, limiting their screen time, making…

The browser KidZui has been one of the best ways for kids to explore the Internet safely for a few years now, and we're so excited to learn they're going mobile with the new KidZui app. Especially with all those new tablets and devices c…

We're excited to see all the new apps coming out that are optimized just for the new new iOS 7. Including one of the first we've tried: this awesome app that's perfect for those of you in the market for a digital baby monitor. MobiLinc C…

I feel for parents of teens these days, who not only have to contend with the usual teen angst, but also have a whole new set of digital obstacles to face with their kids texting and app-downloading and web surfing. Not to mention apps l…

With two tweens, I'm increasingly aware of all the trouble they might get into using social media like Instagram, Facebook , and especially Snapchat . A.K.A. "the sexting app"--eep! Even if it is just an accidental lapse in judgment, it …

As parents, we're huge proponents, obviously, of Internet safety and the many tools and services to help us out in that arena. We've recommended the Net Nanny software previously, and phew, we are finally glad to see that it has caught u…

Any time I talk to a parent with tweens, the conversation eventually turns to the kinds of technology they are using, which then eventually turns into a Q&A session of me asking about cell phone usage, social media usage, cyber bullying …

Those AT&T commercials that feature kids who have suffered from car accidents as a result of texting while driving literally bring me to tears. I know I'm not alone. To think that one single split second or word in this case can change e…

Every time I see toddlers wildly tapping and swiping at their moms' phones, I wonder how much they're inadvertently racking up in iTunes purchases--or perhaps which international country they're dialing. But it's not just toddlers that a…

Talking to parents of older kids makes me want to build a machine that will stop time in its tracks. While I look forward to my kids getting older (kinda), there is so much comfort in their ages right now and not having to question where…

We all know that texting and driving don't mix. But whether we don't trust our text-loving teen--or even ourselves when we hear the joyous ding of a new message on our phone--this genius app has a very clever solution. ( And hint, hint: …

Ever since the World Health Organization came out with the report about cell phones and radiation, I've been a big advocate of Pong cases . And now they've added some new cases to their list, which will make you Samsung Galaxy S II (and …

As a mom with a house full of kids, sometimes the only place that I can actually make a quiet phone call is when I'm in my car, thanks to the help of my hands-free device and OnStar . However, on Tuesday I learned about a proposed cell p…

OnStar and I are getting married. Our courtship was brief--a weekend trial period--but know I know he's the one for me. If you're not familiar, OnStar is a mobile concierge connected to your rear view mirror that serves as your copilot w…

There are lots of products on the market right now that "secretly" monitor your kids, like GPS-tracking their cars or logging their keystrokes on the computer without their knowledge. If you prefer to have a more open and communicative r…

With Hurricane Irene in full swing right now, we thought for those of you worried about your A Zone status, you might want to grab some of the best extreme weather mobile apps. Here are a few we found that cover topics such as finding sh…

It's every parent's worst nightmare to think of a child going missing, but the reality is, it's not a bad idea to be prepared for worst case scenarios. The FBI just recently launched a free app called Child ID that lets you do just that.…

Recently, I wrote about the Motorola Roadster , a great Bluetooth device that keeps you and your passengers safe while driving, and still lets you talk on the phone hands-free. Well now we found a way for you to grab it for 50% off. In h…

I admit that when I read about World Health Organization report that cell phone use can possibly cause cancer , I got a little bit worried. Before you panic, it's important to know that no adverse health effects have actually been establ…

After "I love you," I'm pretty sure that the next phrase I've said most frequently to my kids is, "Be careful!" While we parents often take the safety of our families the most seriously, are we doing the same for ourselves? A new app rec…

How many of you have you misplaced your phone and had to call your mobile number? My hand is raised over here. But for the times that I've called my number and my ringer has been off, and I've spent a good 30 minutes retracing my steps t…

I can't believe my kids are old enough for me to say things like, "Well...we didn't have that when my kid was a baby," but a mere six years later and I'm already waxing nostalgia about how much different it was before all the advances in…

I know that there is no text or email worthy of taking my eyes off the road while driving, especially now that I'm carrying precious cargo in the back seat. But the urge is strong, oh so strong, to see what message has just popped up, an…

We here at Cool Mom Tech have always appreciated stylish tech. And designers have certainly been catching on, if you look back at the Juicy Couture USB bracelet we featured way back when, along with the ever-growing number of top designe…