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Radio Show Recap: Educational Toys for Kids

unnamedThis year the global toys and games industry is expected to hit the $100 billion mark. And now that every marketplace is influenced by high tech gadgetry, children, too, now choose video games and electronic toys over analog toys such as board games and jigsaw puzzles. [Read More]

July 9th, 2015|Fam, Hot, You|

5 Technology Tools You Can’t Live Without

0811-5-gadgets-1The best new tech gadgets for him, her and the whole family.

PlantSense EasyBloom. Why It’ll Change Your Life: You’ll get a green thumb.

Shove the 11-inch stick into the dirt in a spot where you want to grow a plant. Built-in sensors gather info on soil moisture, [Read More]

July 9th, 2015|Hot, Life, Stuff|

Radio Recap: Utilizing Big Data for Men

CIxZW3BUEAAn2iv.jpg-largeWhile Big Data is most often used to describe the huge volumes of complex data generated by traditional business activities from new sources such as bank ATMs, store point-of-sale terminals, Facebook posts, and all other forms of social media—the long and short of it is Big [Read More]

July 5th, 2015|Hot, Life, You|

4 Tech Tips for Fourth of July weekend

imgresAs far as tech is concerned, a lot has changed since July 4, 1776. We have radios. We have TVs. We have computers. And more than half of us now have smartphones. So as you celebrate Fourth of July weekend, here are four tech tips you may find useful. [Read More]

July 4th, 2015|Fam, Life, You|

The Etiquette of Photo Sharing

imagesWith digital cameras and smartphones it’s easier than ever to post photos online. Now, the trick is to use restraint. Follow these guidelines to avoid any photo faux pas.

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Sharing the photos and stories from your summer vacation with your friends in person has become a thing [Read More]

July 2nd, 2015|Help, Hot, Life, You|

When You Type More Than You Talk

115529573If you interact with your inbox as often as you socialize with real people, join the crowd. Most people communicate via social networks or email about as often as they speak face-to-face, according to a study conducted by the University of Michigan.

In a survey of 3,000 Generation [Read More]

July 1st, 2015|Hot, Life, You|

The Dangers of Using Google to Self-Diagnose

1506-cyberchondria1_0Via Women’s Health

Your hiccups just won’t quit. It’s been two days. You could head to your M.D.’s office. But, groan. So inconvenient. And Dr. Interwebs is faster, simpler, and cheaper. It takes mere seconds to type symptoms into a search engine…and just a few more [Read More]

June 26th, 2015|Help, Hot, Life, You|

Is Social Media Bad for Your Relationship?

social-media-tips-relationshipsThe latest sites, apps, and technology make life easier than ever, but could they be putting a damper on your intimacy? Here are some ways to turn down the digital drama.

Rule #1: Avoid the premature relationship-status change. Relationship experts agree that the worst social media faux [Read More]

June 25th, 2015|Help, Hot, Life, You|

3 New Apps for Restaurant Lovers

imgres-2Whether you’re reserving a spot and paying the bill at a new restaurant on your phone or having a rotating menu of items delivered straight to your door, the newest apps are finding creative ways make five-star eating even easier. These three in particular will make dining [Read More]

June 24th, 2015|Hot, Stuff, You|

The Best (Free!) 10-Minute Online Workouts

home-workout-yogaWorking out at home is a great way to save time and money, not to mention avoid going outside when the weather is steamy. And good news: Not only can you avoid delayed subways or traffic, but you can also get an effective workout in in [Read More]

June 23rd, 2015|Hot, Life, You|