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Best of CES 2020: A Few Of My Favorite CES Things
From foldable laptops to intelligent yoga mats, Shibani showcases the best gadgets and concepts from CES 2020. It’s the most wonderful time of the year —CES week! Coming on the heels of the holidays every first week of January, CES is a tech lover’s paradise. With thousands of gizmos housed in 2.9m sq feet of space, there’s a lot to
January 11, 2020
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Are you on your phone too much? New iPhone feature can tell you and monitors screen time for adults
Apple’s newest tool not only monitors the time you spend staring at your devices but also gives you an easy way to start detoxing. Not to fear though, fellow screen addicts, more time with your device is just a click
September 20, 2018
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Amazon’s Alexa Now Has Over 10k Tricks – Some of Alexa’s Best Skills
Amazon announces Alexa has over 10,000 skills available. Do you have the top ones? I hand pick some of Alexa’s best skills for life, work and play. My quick take: Last week, my piece on kid-friendly Alexa’s skills was so
March 9, 2017
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Alexa Skills Your Kids and Family Will Love
Did you know Alexa can play math games and read bedtime stories to your kiddos? I tested some of the most popular, kid-friendly Alexa skills that will keep your entire family entertained for hours. Alexa isn’t just about the music.
March 2, 2017
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10 Tips for Creating Strong Passwords and Staying Cyber Safe
Create a better, badder password. Why do you spend more time counting your steps than on creating a strong password? My guide with 10 tips to creating a strong password. My passionate take on passwords: While I was over at
February 2, 2017
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Waze App Now Finds You The Best Parking Spot, Too
All praise Waze! Its updated “Where to Park” feature drives you directly to that primo parking spot closest to your destination. It’s not about the journey, but about your parking spot, as every driver knows! My Quick Take: My love
September 21, 2016
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PopSlate Turns the Back of Your Phone Into A Second Screen
It is the coolest “case” you’ll ever know. Put the back side of your phone to work as an e-Reader, smartwatch & battery case all in one. Prevent the unnecessary flip of your phone forever with the popSlate 2. My
March 10, 2016
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Dream, Design and 3D Print Your Own Toys
Geppetto’s workshop has come to life! Users of all ages can dream, design and 3D print their own creepy crawlers or missing Monopoly pieces with the brilliant new ThingMaker 3D printer and design app. My Quick Take: “The keys to
February 18, 2016
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Citymapper: I Never Thought I Could Love A Mapping App So Much
For serious city transit users, mapping apps are a must. It took so long to mourn HopStop, am I right? But thanks to Citymapper, I have my ultimate transport app. You get real-time routing, ability to share directions, the nearest
January 28, 2016
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Uber ex Creates App to Bring On Demand Doctors to your Home
Sick while on vacation? Want to avoid dragging a sick kid to the ER at night? Tap the Pager app to get a board-certified, on demand doctor to your doorstep, so you can focus on getting better. My quick take:
October 1, 2015
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A Fitness Watch that Tracks Your Health And Looks Great with a Tux
Count your steps, measure your heart rate and still wear a bangin’ watch – no one will ever know what your watch is up to because it looks like…a watch! A fitness watch that looks good with a Tux and
August 13, 2015
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The Dining App that Gets You a Seat at the City’s Hottest Restaurants
Always have a seat at the city’s hottest tables with Reserve’s restaurant concierge app to book your next meal and pay your bill when you’re done. No more waiting for the check! My Quick Take: For Open Table groupies, welcome
August 6, 2015
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Get Saucey Tonight With Booze Delivered To Your Doorstep
No more need for late night beer runs or lugging boxes of booze up your apartment on party night. Get the Saucey app and lucky So Cal residents can have alcohol delivered to your doorstep in 20 minutes. A win
June 23, 2015
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