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Kids asking for a phone? Here are 5 reasons you should consider the new Teracube Thrive phone for kids.

Christina Refford — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:01:31 +0000

I know firsthand how hard it is to decide when is the best age for kids to have their own cell phone. On one hand, we want them to be able to reach us if soccer practice gets out early or they want to leave a sleepover at 1am, but exposing them to the potential […]

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Why iOS apps are better than Android apps, and why we tend to review more iOS apps

Liz Gumbinner — Wed, 30 May 2018 10:00:18 +0000

Every so often, a commenter gets frustrated that we have reviewed an iOS-only app, and asks why we don’t review more Android apps. We feel you. So every so often, we offer a response as to why iOS apps tend to be better than Android apps, and why iOS apps are easier for us to […]

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How to get money back from your kid’s $*%! in-app purchases on Amazon.

Liz Gumbinner — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 21:09:31 +0000

While it was announced on May 30, a lot of parents still don’t know that the FTC announced refunds are now available for unauthorized in-app purchases on the Amazon Appstore. That means you, kids, and your itchy little in-app purchase-happy fingers. This is all because the FTC decided that between November 2011 and May 2016, […]

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The Superbook turns your smart phone into a laptop. Yes, you read that correctly.

Kristen Chase — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 10:00:17 +0000

As much as we already do with our smartphones, the small screen and tiny keyboard can be limiting, at least when it comes to getting actual work done. That’s probably why the Superbook has completely blown its Kickstarter goal. Related: A keyboard case that turns your iPad into a laptop. Sort of. The Superbook is […]

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Prisma app: Our cool free app of the week

Christina Refford — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 14:08:37 +0000

Beyond cropping out background noise or scrolling through a few Instagram filters, I don’t usually spend a ton of time messing around with my photos. But after downloading the new and free Prisma app for iOS this week, I’ve discovered how fun and easy it is to turn pictures into little works of art. Edited to add: […]

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The Remix Mini: An Android PC you can hold in your hands

Julie — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 16:32:51 +0000

At a time when it seems like our favorite gadgets are getting bigger, not smaller (hello, iPhone 6+) it’s pretty cool to discover the Remix Mini — an incredible new computer that you can easily hold in your hand. Seriously. Everything about the Mini kind of blows me away. It’s got the functionality and power of […]

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8 smart ways to make your iPhone less distracting, without turning it off

Kristen Chase — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:36:16 +0000

As much as I love my iPhone and how much it really helps me as a parent, it can also be a huge distraction. Don’t get me wrong, as someone who runs a business and works on a computer all day long, I really do love how much freedom it gives me to be able to do those things […]

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About the Apple Pay shutout, and why it should concern you

Liz Gumbinner — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:13:33 +0000

Considering all the major security breaches of the last year at all kinds of major retailers, online and off, I’ve been pretty surprised to read the news over the past couple of days that tons of major retailers are trying to circumvent the brand new, game-changing Apple Pay along with the increasingly popular Google Wallet, by disabling their […]

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Wi-Fi baby monitors: The new D-Link Baby Camera

Jeana — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 10:01:39 +0000

I’m seeing no shortage of Wi-Fi baby monitors popping up and for good reason. The ability to check on your baby with your smartphone or tablet is super convenient. I recently tested out the new D-Link HD Wi-Fi Baby Camera, which gives you remote access from your mobile device or laptop. If you’re in the market […]

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6 cool Android apps for sports fans to help you get the most out of the NCAA Basketball Finals at home

Cool Mom Staff — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:20:03 +0000

If you’re anything like the sports lovers in our lives, you’ve got the game on the big screen and your smartphone in your hand, flipping through Twitter, Facebook, and other cool Android apps for sports fans to help bring the game to life in the best ways technology allows. Unless you’re like our editor Kristen […]

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