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November 10, 2013

If you’re a parent to young children, you can likely relate to how difficult it can be to keep the little tots entertained when you’re out and about. Think screaming temper-tantrums in the grocery store-yikes. The introduction of smartphones and tablets into society has significantly changed the way many parents keep their children occupied. And […]

November 6, 2013

If you’re a regular mobile device user then you’re familiar with that sinking feeling when you look down at your phone and see it’s at 20 percent and dwindling. As our use of mobile devices continues to rise, this problem will only get worse. So, here are some tips to stay charged and connected: 1. […]

November 5, 2013

Long gone are the days when you would have to drive over to the bank, park, go inside and wait in line for the teller just to make a deposit. Today, the majority of your banking can be done through your smartphone or tablet. Banking has never been easier- or more convenient. Major banks recognized […]

October 19, 2013

Did you know the most bacteria-laden item in a hotel room is the remote control? Gross. If you want to avoid the germs, see if your TV works with the app STAYConnect. I discovered this app during a recent hotel stay. The remote looked pretty gross, so I was even more inclined to scan the […]

October 10, 2013

Charging stations are popping up all over the place, and there’s no doubt that they’re convenient. But are they safe? We’re all connected to our phones and use them as an integral part of our everyday lives. But have we been so eager to keep our devices charged that we overlooked some basic safety concerns? […]

October 5, 2013

  Evernote is a free app that is available for iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry,  as well as on your desktop PC or Mac. It syncs between your devices so whatever you file on your phone will show up on your tablet. Evernote is all about note taking and filing things away. You can […]

October 2, 2013

A new NFC wristband helps users turn off alarms and turn up the volume — without ever having to touch their smartphones. What do you think about wearable technology and this capability? Watch it in action here on Mashable.

September 17, 2013

Check out this cool article about a mobile analytics platform recently acquired, article via TechCrunch: Splunk has acquired BugSense, a mobile analytics platform used by developers to improve app performance and improve quality. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close during Splunk’s 2014 fiscal third quarter, which ends in October. […]

September 13, 2013

Explore the city, meet new people, and see things from a different perspective with web-based urban exploration app Derive (free, www.deriveapp.com).  The app offers up simple instructions for pedestrians to really get to know the city around them, but as always, use caution when crossing streets or walking in unfamiliar areas.

August 21, 2013

Eliminate the guesswork of whether or not those leftovers are still edible with StillTasty ($1.99, iOS only). StillTasty provides you with instant shelf life information for thousands of foods, as well as proper storage tips to maintain freshness.  For now, Android users can access the app’s parent website at www.stilltasty.com.