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7 cool ways Crayola is going STEM in 2018.

by Ellyn Exley Dvorkin | Tech Toys and Random Fun

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

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

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.

by Kristen Chase | Internet Safety

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

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

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,...

Web Coolness: Women in STEM, new unlimited data plans, and how Instagram and Snapchat are affecting your teen’s body image

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

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,...

Web Coolness: New emojis, laptops under $200, and Instagram Stories

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web this week. We hope you enjoy them too. Here are all the new emoji coming to iOS 10. Love the diverse families! Speaking of emoji, did you see the big change to one emoji? Shopping for back to school?...

Web Coolness: Bitmoji on Snapchat, Google helps people register to vote, and free data for Pokemon Go players

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web this week. We hope you enjoy them too. 11 family-friendly TV shows that everyone will agree on that you can stream right now. You’ve got to see the winners of the 2016 National Geographic Travel...

Web Coolness: Teach kids coding with Legos, smart air conditioners, and email tracking is here

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

Here are some of our favorite tech links from this week. We hope you enjoy them too. 16 essential skill kids learn from playing with Legos. Offline Netflix, coming soon! What happened when this person disconnected from social media for a month. The end of an age:...

Web Coolness: Free 4th of July iPhone wallpapers, free Amazon credit, and big changes to Instagram feed

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web this week. We love a little geek humor in the New Yorker. Adobe Flash! Update it! Have you? Do it! Now! Ooh, love these fun, festive 4th of July iPhone wallpapers. Plus, they’re free! If...

Web Coolness: A book vending machine, tech Father’s Day gifts, and new emoji!

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

Here are some of our favorite links from around the web this week. We hope you enjoy them too. A book vending machine! We love this idea. How tech helped during the UCLA lockdown this past week. With so much guilt about screen time, parents, here’s...

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