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 many mixology tools out there. Apps and books can […]
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 others are designed for regulars who have a favorite […]
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 the technology to train workers on skills from learning […]
The best tech gadgets to help you sleep
It is easy to say that technology is bad for your sleep. With their latest mobile software, Apple and Google both incorporate features that reduce the emission of sleep-preventing blue light, help keep you from […]
Apple alternatives: 5 wireless chargers to try as AirPower languishes
As the dust from another iPhone launch event settles, Apple’s own wireless charger, the AirPower, is still nowhere to be seen. In fact, the device is less prevalent on Apple’s website now than before the […]
Alexa, when is my next exam? University gives Echo Dots to students
Northeastern University in Boston has developed an Alexa skill that can help students keep track of everything from the time to tests. The university decided to give each student an Amazon Echo Dot after successfully piloting the […]
Updates bring Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to Apple TV
Earlier this month, Apple released its new tvOS 12 software for the Apple TV set-top box. With this new software installed, the Apple TV 4K becomes the first media streaming device to offer both Dolby […]
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 […]