Kristen Chase

We discovered the adorable Porg pins at UtinniBikini Etsy shop earlier this year, and now she's back with Porg smartphone cases that we need in our life right now. Aren't they awesome? Related: 16 of the coolest Star Wars gifts for kids …

We've featured plenty of Native Union tech accessories here on Cool Mom Tech, as well as in our gift guides, because they're the perfect combination of style and function. So, no surprise we had to tell you about their new rose cable col…

Over the weekend, my husband and son became completely engrossed in these escape room apps (or puzzle room, to some people), and after taking a look myself, I can totally see why. Warning: they are pretty freaking awesome, so much so tha…

We featured Qwerkywriter waaaay back when they first launched, and wow, they've come a long way! They're launching an upcoming campaign on Indiegogo for their new Qwerkywriter S Color that we are just dying to get our hands on. Related: …

I've already publicly proclaimed my love for AirPods . And I still love them just as much, even after all these months. But, in a few cases when you need a headphone jack, they don't work. That's why the AirFly is so genius. Related: I t…

These days, most of us are walking around with at least a charging cable and a pair of earbuds in our bag. Add in a portable battery charger, and a charging block, and you're got a whole lot of tech rolling around in there. That's why I'…

My apologies to anyone trying to get in touch with me for the last hour because I've been playing GeoGuessr and have no plans on stopping. If you're a travel buff, or love geography, or want a way to challenge your kids to get excited ab…

There is a chance that you've seen your iPhone ask you to turn on Low Power Mode when it gets to 20% battery life, but what you might not have known is that you can toggle it on and off manually when you're out and about to help you save…

We've seen embroidery get quite a makeover these last few years, and these cool Zero Gravity iPhone cases at Urban Outfitters are no exception. These iPhone cases are a cool juxtaposition of low tech and high tech, not to mention so summ…

If you suddenly see someone trying to call you from Instagram, don't freak out. It's the new Instagram video chat feature that just launched. Related: How to post photos from your Instagram Feed to your Instagram Story To make a call, yo…

Barbie has come a long way over the last couple of years, with everything from Curvy Barbie to Game Developer Barbie , and now, Robotics Engineer Barbie . But this goes beyond a STEM-loving girl with a stylish pair of lab glasses. Barbie…

If you spend any time on Instagram, then you've probably seen feed photos popping up in Instagram Stories . And no, I'm not talking about screenshots! Finally, you can post clickable photos from public feeds (either yours or someone else…

If you're like me, you're the person who's always cold when everyone is comfortable, or always hot when everyone is perfectly pleasant. It feels like I just described menopause, but that's actually not it. Yet. Either way, I'm still supe…

If you noticed a new little TV icon at the top of your Instagram feed, then you've already discovered IGTV (Instagram TV), a new app from Instagram that allows users to upload longer form videos for their followers to watch. And yes, it …

The good news: most teens know that sexting is a crime. The bad news: older teens are less likely to think sexting will have negative consequences. All this from a new study about teens and sexting, conducted by researchers at Boston Uni…

Turn that summer screen time into learning time at your local Apple Store thanks to their annual free summer camps . We've been lucky enough to snag a spot for our own kids in previous years and they've loved it. The catch: the spots go …

I've become extremely diligent about using a moisturizer with an SPF that I slather all over my face and hands on a daily basis, but I had absolutely no idea that staring into my phone and computer could be causing skin damage. Well, tha…

For the practical dad in your life, tech is a smart go-to gift. Luckily, you can snag all of these gifts well before Father's Day on Sunday. So happy shopping, and while you wait for your order to be delivered, have your kids make a hand…

With the popularity of the Musical.ly app , it's no surprise that Facebook has jumped on the bandwagon with the launch of their new Lip Sync Live feature. Related: 12 risky apps parents should watch out for Similar to what folks share on…

As someone who grew up on Highlights magazine and took everyone opportunity to introduce it to her kids, I was so excited to hear that they were launching a podcast for kids, and from the makers of Wow in the World! I loaded it up on my …

Thanks to comedian Chelsea Peretti, Netflix is about to get a whole lot of movie and TV requests. She recently discovered a link on the Netflix site that allows you to submit your suggestions for what you'd like to see offered. Related: …

If the dad in your life likes to reminisce about phone books, floppy disks, and cassette tapes, we have found the ultimate Father's day gift: this new funky Polaroid 600 96 cam that's ready to snap some instant pics. Related: 9 creative …

Aren't these water bottles such a clever collaboration from our friends at Nintendo and S'well? We love S'well bottles , and we love Nintendo , so it's no surprise we're loving these new bottles. Sure, they're fun for Father's Day , but …

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 s…