After being completely obsessed with the Serial Podcast, I have completely come around on audio books, or “audiobooks.” Whichever way you spell it, audiobooks aren’t just for long car rides anymore. With smartphones and earbuds becoming standard issue for many, it’s extremely convenient to work out, walk the dog, or do chores while listening to the top […]
Other Technology
The Best Weather App for iPhone
For local weather hourly, noaa.gov or weather.com will suffice. But what if you want to know if a storm will start in the next few minutes? The Dark Sky weather app accomplishes just that. Why have local weather hourly when you can view an up to the minute forecast of the spot you are standing? Dark […]
Games to Teach Kids Programming Skills
The writing is on the wall. The future our kids are entering will be full of user interfaces, electronic gadgets, and software. The choices they make now and throughout their education will dictate whether they have a part in owning this future, or merely being a consumer of this future. The best way to prepare […]
IoT Devices: Haltian Empowers Consumers
California based tech start-up Haltian is attempting to make Internet of Things (IoT) device innovation easier for both independent developers and do-it yourself types. Currently, the largest hurdle to IoT device invention is hardware design. Coding, while a specialized skill, doesn’t require an expensive toolkit. Furthermore, code is extremely simple to mass produce. Hardware, on the other […]
Is Virtual Reality Our Future?
In the early 90’s there wasn’t a person alive that didn’t hear the term “virtual reality” (VR). Everyone remembers those clunky headsets, the polygon graphics, and odd expressions on people’s faces immersed in their virtual worlds. We were promised a virtual future that never materialized. However, it appears those promises weren’t forgotten as big names […]
Lost Fitbit? This Is How To Find It
I know we typically write about saving money by using cable TV alternatives, but today I wanted to share a story about this cool app that saved us a lot of stress. My wife rarely gets emotionally attached to electronic gadgets. However, she has developed a very special relationship with her Fitbit Flex. You will […]