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PhilterIt: The Gmail Extension For Visual People
There are three main types of learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Visual learners do best when information is presented so they can read/see. Auditory learners do best when they hear the information. Kinesthetic learners need touch or experience to learn best. These types can overlap in some people.... Read more
Is $249 the Right Price for the New Samsung Chromebook?
The new Samsung Chromebook is at a lower price point than previous versions and is affordable for many budgets.  Since it focuses on web applications rather than programs that are stored locally, it can be more portable.  The fact that it allows you to do more offline than previous... Read more
Polar App: Create Polls On The Fly & Make Decisions Quickly
The Polar App is the perfect piece of mobile technology for indecisive people who value quick feedback for every part or random parts of their lives. Created in part by former Yahoo VP Luke Wroblewski the application allows users to create quick polls and then share their polling questions with... Read more
Orange Releases App Enabling Free Texts and Calling
Skype, Viber and WhatsApp have new competition in the form of a smartphone app launched by France Telecom’s Orange mobile brand. The app is the first in seemingly a line of many which are enabling users to place free calls and send text messages without having to use the... Read more
Glyph: The App For Credit Card “Enthusiasts”
How many credit cards do you have? And I mean including those cards that you don’t always bring along with you in your wallet. Things may have changed, but our generation has been labeled as the credit card generation. It may not be a good thing, but the truth... Read more
Google’s 100,000 Stars Chrome App
Google launched a new experiment that it has designated the 100,000 Stars Chrome App.  Its purpose seems to be to let you know how small you really are with a look at the stars that are only a few light years away.  You will see amazing sights like you’ve... Read more
Get Google Chrome’s Missing Features With Chrome Toolbox
One of the things about Google Chrome that makes it so popular is that it is easy to use. However, the down side of the browser is that it lacks many features that the other browsers have. These features would enhance the overall product and help it compete better.... Read more
PayAnywhere – The New App That Makes Payments Easy
This new app is designed to work with most mobile devices to allow you to accept credit cards, no matter who you are.  You can be a small local business, a big company, or an individual that wants to take credit rather than cash from people.  The app is... Read more
Tapestry: The Tech Communication Solution For Seniors
There used to be this joke that the older generation and technology don’t go well together. The development of new devices and software has quickly changed that perception, with seniors relying more and more on consumer technology. Personally, I’ve always thought that tablets like the iPad were perfect for... Read more
What’s Up With the Nintendo Wii U?
Nintendo just launched the new Wii U with the same goal as its predecessor: to appeal to everyone from 9 to 90.  Sales have fallen for game consoles, mainly because everyone who wants one already has it.  They can also play their favorite games on their iPhone, tablet or... Read more
DogVacay: The Airbnb For Pets
I’m a pet lover. Memories of childhood almost always includes a menagerie in the background. As an adult, however, I have had to rein in my love of pets, simply because I cannot really afford to take care of one. Not to mention the problem of “who’s going to... Read more
Best Games for Xmas 2012
As the holiday season fast approaches, you may wonder what to get your favorite gamer for a gift.  If you haven’t gotten hints or outright requests yet, here is a list of the most popular games that will be found in everybody’s  stocking this year.  Call of Duty Black... Read more
Striiv: The Fitness App That Will Get You Addicted
I don’t know about you, but if I shed pounds for every minute I play my game of the month (current addiction: Pocket Planes; you really should try it), I would be thinner than Kate Moss in her heyday. If engaging in fitness exercises were as addictive as these... Read more
The One Dock To Rule Them All
How many mobile phones and tablets do you have at home? If your household is into gadgets – and what household isn’t these days? – then the chances are that you have at least one Apple device and one Samsung device. This is perfect especially for those who work... Read more
Hulu Kids Takes On Netflix
The battle to win over the Saturday morning cartoon crowd is heating up with Hulu announcing a new feature called Hulu Kids. The massively popular online video site announced the new video library feature on Thursday morning. Visitors to the site can navigate to Hulu.com/kids where they will find... Read more
Big Things From The Little GoPro Hero3 Camera
You wouldn’t expect too much from a camera that is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.  However, the little GoPro Hero3 camera is determined to surprise you.  It has features that you would expect to pay thousands of dollars for.  The biggest surprise is that... Read more
Hue Is The Lightbulb For Apple Fanboys
Let’s take Apple fanboyism (or fangirlism, to cover both genders) to the next level, shall we? I’ve been accused of being one, mind you, and I really can’t be bothered. The truth is, Apple’s products are awesome, and I just don’t feel the need to switch brands just yet.... Read more
What the New Windows 8 Phone Has to Offer
The new Windows 8 has gotten some great reviews and experts say it has improved on the earlier models with better software and hardware. It is a great choice for first-time smart phone buyers because it offers different options from the Android and iPhone devices. It will also appeal... Read more