Whether you’re texting in real time about the Mad Men series finale, trying to get work done while watching a movie with your family, or just online shopping while you veg out, tech-heavy multitasking can do harmful things to your brain. New research shoes that switching focus [Read More]
In the age of $600 iPhones, shelling out a couple hundred bucks for any sort of device feels commonplace. But that doesn’t mean expensive is always better—or necessary. We gave all of the budget-friendly technology in this slideshow a test drive to see how it [Read More]
Don’t get us wrong: We love our iPads, phones, laptops, and e-readers. But sometimes all that tech can really take us out of the moment. For our next vacation, we’re going cold turkey by ditching our devices and completely unplugging. Luckily, several hotels are now offering [Read More]
Global Entry may be the best thing to have happened to airplane travel since in-flight Wifi, but a few new devices have got us wondering how we ever survived without them. These five genius gadgets have earned a permanent place in our carry-on bags.
I remember when I received my first cell phone. The year was 2005, and the phone was a Nokia 3120. It was silver and white, with the buttons and screen uncovered for quick access. I begged my mother for a phone, any type of phone. [Read More]
Things have definitely changed from the days when a state-of-the-art home meant having a stereo system and a microwave. But household technology is advancing so quickly. If you think your house has the latest conveniences, think again. Some surprising home technology standards are fast becoming old [Read More]
As the school year begins, your kids are probably wishing for the hottest new devices. But students need more than the latest tablet or smartphone, and it makes sense to step off the beaten path and find technology that will enhance their school experience. Here are [Read More]
