Tag Archives: mobile

Adults are likely aware of the risks associated with apps that harvest and sell your data, but kids aren’t. Raising a kid in the digital age can be incredibly nerve-wracking, and as a parent it’s up to you to keep your children safe online. But protecting your child’s privacy can seem like an impossible task …

Simplify your audio experience with one convenient app. With so many subscription radio services these days, it’s hard to know what you’re looking for and how to get the best value for your buck. Some services specialize, while others are more expansive, but usually at a steep monthly cost for the usage (as with SiriusXM). With TuneIn, however, you’ll get …

If you’ve ever used the workplace messaging app Slack, you’ve heard the sound: “ssssscrape, knock-knock-knock.” Slack actually provides 11 other notification sound options, which most people probably don’t know about. The catalog of sounds ranges from a playful “boing” to a whimsical “ta-da” to a snappy “yoink.” And the options aren’t limited to onomatopoeias. At the bottom of the menu, …

Google on Wednesday debuted two new search features that tap into images online or photos you take in a store, part of the company’s effort to expand far beyond text you type into a search box. One feature announced at the Google I/O conference, scene explorer, lets you sweep your phone camera across a shelf of products at a supermarket or …

During the Google I/O 2022 keynote, Google Wallet got a number of updates and new functionality. Google Wallet can store digital versions of your essential documents, including payment cards, transit passes, office badges, vaccine records, car keys, boarding passes and student IDs. The idea is to provide a faster, more secure alternative to physical cards.The updates to Google Wallet are …

News that Apple is finally done with the iPod Touch after its seventh generation lingered on shelves for years has many Apple fans seriously considering picking one up this week. And while some folks have found themselves debating a trip to the store to pick up one of the last iPods at the Apple Store, I am reminded of just …

A strong password is essential when it comes to your online security, and you need a unique one for each of your social media, bank accounts, streaming services and apps. But with so many accounts to keep track of, it’s tempting (and incredibly easy) to fall into the bad habit of using the same login credentials for everything.  If your data …

Duolingo, a 2021 CNET Editors’ Choice award winner, has already made learning a new language fun and relatively stress free. In the coming months, Duolingo will debut a fresh redesign that aims to make language acquisition even easier. I took the app’s new look for a spin ahead of launch.  And don’t worry, Duo the owl is still there. He …

Almost everyone could use a little help staying on top of things, and it only gets more complicated in the professional sphere. If you’re someone who could use an assist with keeping organized, making appointments or just keeping track of all the big and little things life throws your way, you might want to check out StackSocial’s Project Professional Agenda …

When it comes to accessories for Apple products, there is no shortage of great options on the market. You can go just about anywhere these days and find a case for your phone or a cable to charge it, but if you’re looking for an official Apple accessory, you’ll have to be willing to shell out a lot more cash …