Author: Lauren Barack
Did you know you can do this with Google Maps?
Google Maps is a mainstay on many of our smartphones, an app that’s tapped daily by iOS and Android users alike. But we probably use just …
8 gadgets to help you beat the winter blues
While the winter blues can affect anyone, this winter may feel particularly long as people spend more time indoors. Still, staying active and productive can be …
12 Apple Store gifts for under $50
While Apple may be synonymous with luxury in the tech world, there are things you can pick up at its store that fall under $50 — …
The best holiday tech gifts under $50
Buying gifts can be a tricky task Gift-giving is one part of the holiday season that can be both enjoyable — but also sometimes a bit …
We played with that new phone sanitizer. Here’s what we think
COVID-19 has made the word “sanitize” nearly an everyday word. We’re washing our hands, cleaning our homes and also cleaning our devices. Aside from gliding rubbing …
This NFL team wears COVID-19 sensors to track spread
The Carolina Panthers are getting a new piece of equipment in training camp this summer — contact tracing sensors. The tags are being worn to help …
How to use Amazon Alexa to maintain your pool (hint: don’t throw it in)
Alexa can already help people maintain their home, from dropping in with people around the house, to automating smart home routines. For example, one for the night time, by …
Take your beach vacation to the next level with this tech
A day at the beach can help us unplug, and after the past few months it’s something everyone can use. Taking a day off doesn’t mean …
Here’s how Google Maps can help you avoid COVID-19
Google has updated its maps app to now show guidelines at the top when Covid-19 may impact how someone is traveling. Directions will now include, where possible, details …
How to clean your smartphone during the coronavirus pandemic
The novel coronavirus has been a crash course for many people on washing their hands — properly. But the devices we carry in our hands may …
Can these drones tell if you have coronavirus?
Drone company Draganfly, is working with a team in Australia to remotely monitor and detect if people have the novel coronavirus, the company said in a …
5 DIY Halloween projects for your smart home
Sure you can drop hundreds of dollars on plug and play Halloween decorations. October 31st has turned into a big consumer spending day, with spending to …
5 ways you’re killing your Uber & Lyft passenger ratings
You have a fairly decent rating on a ride-sharing service, and have for quite a while, until something happens — and you get dinged, falling below …
Study seeks to measure just how lonely people really are
How lonely are people today? That’s what Duke University’s Center for Advanced Hindsight hopes to discover, and if isolation and digital media are part of the problem …
Here’s how to make Alexa stop listening to your conversations
Alexa is designed to listen, and respond. But now comes news that Amazon workers are listening to recordings made when Alexa is on — and hearing personal details …
Robots are delivering food to these college students
Starship Technology’s autonomous robots on wheels now serve up snacks to students at Northern Arizona University, delivering orders placed through its app. The self-driving coolers carry …
Turns out pets are big gift getters on Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches each year, our thoughts turn to that special someone who warms our hearts, and makes us smile when we come home from …
Will self-driving cars cause traffic jams? Researchers think so
Self-driving cars, meant to ease the commuting conundrums in cities, may create a new problem of their own: traffic jams while trying not to pay for …
Majority of consumers worry about internet hacking
Hacking concerns are high among consumers, particularly those who own connected devices. Worry that their computers could be hacked, and their broadband connections too is high, …
1-in-10 American adults will own a smartwatch in in 2019
Wearable use is growing in the U.S., fed by devices like the Apple Watch which is attracting newer interest from the health benefits they tout. So …
The best holiday tech gifts under $50
You don’t need to break your budget to treat friends and family during the holiday season, even with high-tech gifts. Technology may have a luxe feel, …
Tech gifts that kids will love this holiday season
Children bring out the best of us during the holidays, pushing us to find gifts that delight them and tap into their curiosity. We played with …
Give your parents the gift of tech this holiday season
Parents work double time to make the holidays magical for their children. As such, presents for them often take second place. That’s why it’s a great …
7 great tech gifts for your favorite travelers
We all have that friend or family member who is constantly on the road or catching red-eyed flights. Maybe you yourself are that globetrotter. Either way, …
9 great holiday tech gift ideas for grandparents
Whether the grandparents in your life are travelers, gamers or fitness enthusiasts, these nine gadgets can make great holiday gifts for them. Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. …
How to toaster-bake your entire Thanksgiving meal
When my building’s gas was shut off last year, I thought I’d lack a stove and an oven for just a week or so. Cooking Thanksgiving …
7 smart tools for creating the perfect Thanksgiving dinner
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be an arduous process. Gadgets like smart ovens and refrigerators can help, but what about small-scale devices? These seven smart tools can help make cooking for …
Can Facebook’s new Portal video caller eavesdrop on you?
Facebook recently admitted that its video call function could be used for targeted advertising. That’s no coincidence, according to Recode. “Portal voice calling is built on the Messenger infrastructure, …
How technology can improve your word skills
Whether you play Words With Friends or are looking for ways to improve your or your student’s spelling abilities, there are apps that work wonders for …
Create your own smart haunted house this Halloween
Halloween is quickly approaching, which means that it’s time to break out the decorations and horror flick marathons. While spiderwebs, pumpkins and costumes are great ways …
5 ways to jazz up your winter indoor workout
Working out outside becomes less enjoyable when the temperature drops and daylight hours shorten. That doesn’t give you the excuse, however, to skip a chance to …
6 best tech gifts for your coworkers
Do you have a fantastic boss or a super coworker who deserves something nice? These six smart devices can make great gifts for your workmates without …
Is AppleCare smartphone insurance worth buying?
You can cover a lost or stolen iPhone with a new insurance policy — but it will cost you. Apple has quietly launched a new product …
All in the wrist: This tech bracelet can measure your blood count
Researchers at Rutgers University built a bracelet that can send crucial data directly to your doctor. The wearable consists of a circuit board that wraps around the wrist …
7 ways your phone can turn you into a great bartender
Having someone mix a cocktail for you is part of any bar’s allure. Relaxing at home with an aperitif can be nice as well. There are …
Walmart taps VR to help train employees
Walmart’s favorite way to use virtual reality does not involve shooting at space aliens, or flying like an eagle over buildings. Instead, the company is using …
Let Google Assistant or Alexa make your next dinner reservation
Smart speaker systems can be useful not only for finding restaurants, but for making reservations, too. Some apps cater to users who have dietary restrictions, while …
How the iPhone XS and Apple updates will jazz up your smart home
Apple’s launch of its newest iPhones, the XS, XS Max and XR, plus upcoming OS updates, are set to bring some more excitement to the way …
Want to track your iPhone use? This app makes it possible
By 8:30 a.m. last Monday, I had already used my iPhone X nearly 60 times — or once a minute since I started working — according …
5 smart devices for making the best cheeseburger ever
Summer may be over, but that’s OK — the perfect cheeseburger knows no season. Sure, anyone can cook some ground beef on a grill, but these cooking-inspired gadgets …
The 5 best gadgets to up your coffee game
For those of us who run on caffeine, a cup of coffee is an essential part of nearly every morning. The process of making coffee, usually …
Kitchen gadgets that make back-to-school meals a breeze
While children may feel sad about summer ending, parents usually feel stressed about back-to-school, and that includes meals. Dinner time can be chaos with parents returning …
Digital health devices are coming to your home
Tech tools can give you more control than ever over your sleep, skin care and home remedies. New devices are working their way into the kitchen, the …
Saturday Night Live writers pen new Alexa Skill
Amazon’s Alexa has a new tool designed to keep burglars away — perhaps with a few laughs. Away Mode is an Alexa Skill that’s designed to …
What ‘smart dust’ may mean for your home and health
Chips are meant to be thin and small — but rarely can they be sprayed from an aerosol can. Yet that’s exactly the size of new …
7 best VR education apps
Visit Mars, swim with sea otters, and trek to Mt. Everest’s Base Camp. Parents and teachers eager to weave fun into learning might consider using virtual …
