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6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Online Workout Classes

shutterstock_220985902With so many virtual-training programs and workout videos available online (including ours soon!), you can pretty much skip the gym whenever you want—without slacking on your fitness. But online workouts can be easier said than done. Where do you put your laptop? The couch is right there.

Here are the best ways [Read More]

July 23rd, 2015|Help, Hot, Life, You|

Inside the Brains of Internet Jerks

imgresA new study published by PLOS ONE might shine a light on who’s behind many of those mean tweets and comments that one in four women between 18-24 say they’ve been a victim of, and we’re guessing you won’t be surprised by the results.

According to the study, men [Read More]

July 22nd, 2015|Help, Hot, Life, You|

Airport Pod Simulates the Weather

airport1For anyone who’s ever stepped off a plane into sweltering heat and instantly regretted their decision to dress head-to-toe in mohair, there’s now help at hand.

Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport has installed a new “climate portal” that allows travelers to sample the weather at their destination before they [Read More]

July 16th, 2015|Hot, Life, You|

Why ANY Screen Time Is Too Much for My Kids

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I know writing this might not make me the coolest kid at the lunch table. I know many of you may not agree with me on this. But I want to discuss it anyway.

I don’t think young children should have access to smartphones [Read More]

July 15th, 2015|Fam, Hot|

Walmart Hosts a Massive Online Sale to Rival Amazon’s Big “Prime Day”

landscape-1436854909-landscape-1436798475-gettyimages-463871936Have anything you’ve been itching to buy lately? Wait until Wednesday. That’s when Amazon and Walmart are going head to head with sales that promise to beat Black Friday. Yes, you read that right.

Last week, Amazon announced it was going to celebrate its 20th [Read More]

July 14th, 2015|Hot, Stuff|

Can Choice Compass Help You Make Important Decisions?

phone-w724If you’ve ever had the hunch that gut feelings lead to the best decision, well, you might not be too far off the mark. An app developed by Northwestern University neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge taps into the body’s physiological response to intuition—specifically, variations in heart rate—to help [Read More]

July 10th, 2015|Hot, Life, You|

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|

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|