Planning the perfect vacation just got a little easier. Globespinning, a free app that launched to travelers worldwide on July 9, allows users to create beautiful and organized travel itineraries that are… Read More
The highly anticipated and incredibly immersive new Pokémon Go is poised to take smartphone gaming to a whole new level. As an intern tasked with finding out what it takes to become… Read More
Virtual reality is the most exciting technology since the birth of the smartphone, and while consumer headsets are now available, most are expensive and require an even more expensive computer to… Read More
Finding your next favorite TV show can be a challenge. Sure, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon all have built-in recommendation engines, but you’ll often just see the same shows suggested over… Read More
The explosion of craft breweries in recent years has been great for beer lovers, but in an era when many people have a fear of missing out (online or IRL) many… Read More
Apple’s Live Photos are great, letting you capture little snippets of audio and moving images with every photo you take. For someone who takes a ton of photos but hardly… Read More
GPS has changed the way we drive. No longer do you have to closely analyze a map before heading out to a new destination; just punch in the address, make sure… Read More
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re surrounded by wilderness. But increasing traffic and terrible drivers mean that getting to those sites can be a pain. With this week’s App of the Week,… Read More
Let’s say you’re in a new city, ready for lunch, and you’re not sure where to go. Sure, you could open up the local alt-weekly’s dining section for some authentic… Read More
I’ve never actually played Candy Crush, but I’ve gained a basic understanding of what makes it so popular by watching over people’s shoulders on public transit. I can see the… Read More
Every major social network now lets you post videos, but not every photographic situation is improved by video. With this week’s App of the Week, you can add a little depth to… Read More
Getting kids to read amidst distractions like TV and the internet can be tough. But a new app from Bellevue, Wash.-based BookWhiz Media lets parents set up rewards for reading, and… Read More
In today’s connected world — where you can track an Uber to your door — many parents are clueless about when their children will get home from school. And with… Read More
I love newsletters. Not only do they bring all the top news right into my inbox for reading anywhere, but there’s also a newsletter for just about every one of… Read More
The tricorder is still a little ways off, but today’s computers can significantly cut down on the time you spend visiting doctors. This week’s App of the Week eliminates the… Read More
NetNewsWire has been around for a while. Before Google Reader, Flipboard or Apple News, many users who wanted to subscribe to updates from a website used RSS software. NetNewsWire was the RSS reader… Read More
Every year, smartphones get better and better cameras capable of capturing more and more detail. But any good photographer knows that getting the right shot is just part of creating… Read More
Despite working for a news site, I still struggle to keep up with the news. With more and more content created every day and the rise of the click-bait headline,… Read More
Your smartphone might not be the first place you turn when looking to find inner peace, but Headspace does a remarkable job of teaching the power of meditation through an app.… Read More
I’ve got the new iPhone 6s on preorder for Friday, and one of the features I’m most excited about is 3D Touch, which, among other things, allows users to jump… Read More
The death of email is a common trope of technology reporting for time immemorial. With options like Google Chat, Slack, Dropbox, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, it seems like email could… Read More
Those of you who were really great at Pac-Man may know of the level 256 glitch. Due to limitations in the game’s coding, when players got to level 256 of… Read More
If you’re part of a large company, finding all your coworkers online can be tough. Sure, you could turn to the company intranet, but that was designed in 1999 and… Read More
This week’s App of the Week isn’t just for smartphone owners. If you can text, you can use Digit to intelligently put aside money for you. With many financial advisors suggesting… Read More
The benefit of a smartwatch is that you can keep your phone in your pocket when you’re out and about. With the recent release of the Microsoft Translator app, you can… Read More
Do you love taking pictures of your food? Do you peruse food photography sites at work, scheming about the delectable culinary treat you’ll cook up when you get home? Do you live to eat,… Read More
I back up my computer with Time Machine and Backblaze. I back up physical paperwork with Evernote. And now, I back up my keys with KeyMe. All you have to do… Read More
The biggest boost to typing speed for iOS users has been the introduction of custom keyboards. Swype allows you to swipe around with just a finger or thumb to quickly scribble out… Read More
Sometimes, all you need is a few minutes warning before it starts raining. Maybe you just need to run out and roll up your car’s windows on a muggy day,… Read More
To kick off my summer vacation, I spent three weeks traveling around Thailand with a close childhood friend of mine. When we got back, we had nasty sunburns, knockoff sunglasses,… Read More