Is an 8K TV worth buying right now?
“Just wait until you see the beetroot being pulled up, that’s my favorite part.” As introductions to new televisions go, this is a strange one. Samsung’s PR and product demo team seems visibly excited by […]
6 great high-tech wedding gifts
Starting a new life can be tough on young couples and their budgets. That’s why wedding registries are a great way for people to stock up on things they need when building a home together. […]
5 life hacks that can save you $10,000
Life’s expensive. And, while there’s no getting around that over-arching fact, there are a few ways to cut corners. Make a budget. Automate savings — and investments. Leverage credit card rewards. There are also some […]
The beginner’s guide to not crashing a drone
With Christmas right around the corner, the number of drones buzzing through the skies is sure to increase. Between their long flight ranges, HD cameras and self-navigation capabilities, drones can make attractive gifts. However, drones […]
The best local hiking trails in each state
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day and what better way to celebrate the day, and the crisp fall season, than with a hike. With that, we’re highlighting the best local trail in each […]
10 strategies for when your motivation falls short
A great deal of management advice centers on how to motivate a team. The trouble with this advice is that it assumes the people in that team are not already motivated to do their best […]
7 ways VR and AR can scare your friends on Halloween
Imagine being immersed in a virtual world of ghouls and goblins realistic enough to make you think you’re in a horror film. Why bother trick-or-treating when the real fun can be had with VR? Forgo […]
Cosplayers reveal costume secrets for Halloween & beyond
Halloween shopping can be expensive. Unless you plan ahead or make your own costume, you may shell out a pretty penny on dressing up. But what if you’re in costume all year? For cosplayers, dressing […]
7 spooky video games to try this Halloween
Video games can be much scarier than even the most suspenseful horror movies. Their interactivity means that players must run from monsters and bad guys instead of merely observing that happening in a film or […]
7 traits shared by successful people
Author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn is known for saying, “Success leaves clues.” If you were to take the time to study the most successful people in the world across a variety of fields, what […]
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 word skills. The following five apps function on smartphones […]
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 to decorate your home for the night of fright, […]
The most (& least) dangerous states for drivers in America
Driving is one of the easiest ways to get from point A to B (except, maybe, if you live in New York City). Driving is also one of the most dangerous things a person does […]
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 get your heart racing. Here are five ways to […]
Hitting just the right balance between kids and career
Let me start by saying that this is not going to be an article about how I knew I wanted children or aspired to find a career to keep me at home. I greatly admire […]
Having a smart home with roommates can be hard
It’s easier than ever these days to build house-wide smart home systems and manipulate appliances with an Amazon Echo. Though some of these products don’t yet play nice with each other, the smart home industry […]
50 things you can get for free on your birthday
What’s one of the best things about your birthday? Getting free stuff. Check out this list of 50 things you can get for free on your birthday, or during your birth month. Image Credit: skynesher. […]
5 best smart devices for your dog
Taking care of a dog can be difficult — dog owners must remember not only to feed their furry friend, but walk, play with and protect them, too. These six smart gadgets can make being a pet […]
How to handle awkward holiday conversations
Now that the holidays are around the corner, we can look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving dinner with the family. But, sometimes holiday tradition means traveling home to find yourself at the dinner table and on the […]
5 easy DIY holiday gifts to start making now
The season of giving is here and if you are worried about holiday overspending, a DIY gift may be the best option. Not sure what to make? Try some of these ideas. Image Credit: mediaphotos. […]
The deadliest states for bike riders
Biking is an eco-friendly, cost-effective way to get around — not to mention it’s a great workout. In major cities, the availability of bike-sharing services makes it easy to hop on a bike whenever you […]
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 your use your smartphone at home. Pre-orders for iPhone […]
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 to Screen Time, a new iOS 12 feature that […]
How to improve your home’s air with smart gadgets
Indoor air quality is important, but until recently, it was difficult to know how many contaminants like dust and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), were in your home’s air — and there was no way to automate a […]
Does your relationship rest on the quality of your sleep?
Does the way you sleep with your partner correlate with how happy your relationship is? Of all the things that couples share with each other – hopes, dreams, dessert – their beds are among the […]
What would you give up for a better night’s sleep?
Millions of Americans have trouble sleeping. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic estimates that 70 million Americans fall into this category. Troubled sleep can range from tossing and turning on your mattress to severe insomnia, but […]
The cost of insuring a lab-made vs. a mined diamond
Pressure and heat, applied over millions of years, turns carbon into diamonds. These days, humans in labs can do the same. Man-made diamonds and “natural” diamonds are increasingly hard to distinguish. Chemically, they are identical. […]
The 15 most expensive U.S. natural disasters since 1980
When a natural disaster comes our way, we can feel powerless to its effects. And those effects don’t just hurt our hometowns, but our pockets as well. 2017 alone was marked by 16 natural disasters in America […]
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 done without much thought, can be elevated easily with […]
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 bedroom and onto the playing field to bring you […]