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Airport Pod Simulates the Weather

For 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 go there. Here’s how it works: Before you [Read More]

July 16th, 2015|Categories: Hot, Life, You|Tags: , , , , |

Why ANY Screen Time Is Too Much for My Kids

By Stephanie Bernaba 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 or tablets. My kids do not have access, and [Read More]

July 15th, 2015|Categories: Fam, Hot|Tags: , , , , |

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

Have 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 birthday with "Prime Day" on July 15, featuring new deals [Read More]

July 14th, 2015|Categories: Hot, Stuff|Tags: , , , , |

Can Choice Compass Help You Make Important Decisions?

If 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 you sort through decision-making quagmires and figure out what [Read More]

July 10th, 2015|Categories: Hot, Life, You|Tags: , , , |

Radio Show Recap: Educational Toys for Kids

This 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. While 10% of parents say they consider touch devices as [Read More]

July 9th, 2015|Categories: Fam, Hot, You|Tags: , , , , |

5 Technology Tools You Can’t Live Without

The 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, sunlight, and temperature. After 24 hours, plug [Read More]

July 9th, 2015|Categories: Hot, Life, Stuff|Tags: , , |

Radio Recap: Utilizing Big Data for Men

While 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 Data means powerful information. By looking for hidden patterns, [Read More]

July 5th, 2015|Categories: Hot, Life, You|Tags: , , |

The Etiquette of Photo Sharing

With 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. Edit Sharing the photos and stories from your summer vacation with your friends in person has become a thing of the past. Now you can simply [Read More]

July 2nd, 2015|Categories: Help, Hot, Life, You|Tags: , , , |