A new study says teens feel social media has an positive impact on their lives
Our friends over at Common Sense Media recently conducted a survey study of teens 13-17 years old, and we have to admit that the results are fascinating, and well, reassuring. If you have a tween or teen, it’s worth taking the few minutes to read their summary,...
Web coolness: Big changes to Netflix, how passwords get stolen, and more!
Here are a few cool tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Running out of space on your iPhone? (And don’t miss how to save battery life on your iPhone.) This airline is using facial recognition technology to speed up security....
Web coolness: A Hello Kitty bullet train, the Sally Ride stamp, and avoiding getting banned from Amazon
Here are some cool tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. We are excited for this new stamp release of astronaut Sally Ride. President Trump can no longer block users from seeing his Twitter account. A lively interview with the...
What you need to know about Cosmo After Dark on Snapchat, parents.
I am not going to say “I told you so!” when it comes to Snapchat, but it’s mighty tempting after the recent launch of Cosmopolitan’s new Cosmo After Dark stories that go live every Friday at 6pm EDT. And hey, I even wrote a book about sex for...
7 cool ways Crayola is going STEM in 2018.
We’re always excited to see what new and exciting goodies Crayola is launching, which is why they’re one of our first stops at Toy Fair every year. And lucky us, we got a sneak peek their brand new and upcoming releases to share with you, lots of which...
Web coolness: Star Wars fun, a reversible emoji pillow, and how apps helped during Harvey
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Hurry! Download the Star Wars app and get yourself to one of the landmarks supporting Star Wars augmented reality through September 3rd. Not near one of these...
The big issue with Snapchat’s Snap Map and kids that no one is talking about. But should.
When Snapchat (or just Snap, as it’s being called these days) rolled out it’s Snap Map feature earlier this summer, there was a lot of buzz about the safety risks it could present, especially with so many younger users. Basically, the Snap Map tracks your...
Web Coolness: The new NASA travel poster, a hot Instagram feature, and why people are leaving Snapchat
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. We’re loving this gorgeous new, free NASA travel poster. (via Laughing Squid) This device lets dads feel the fetus kicking in utero! Whoa. Ooh, wearable...
Web Coolness: Women in STEM, new unlimited data plans, and how Instagram and Snapchat are affecting your teen’s body image
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. A women in STEM book that you need to add to your library. Wow. One of our favorite organizational apps is free for a limited time. Hurry! Must read, parents: How...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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