One of my summer must-haves to protect my iPhone has been my LifeProof frē case but it’s waterproof qualities that also keep it dirt and dust free are just as needed the rest of the year. As a fan of LifeProof products, I was excited to get my hands on the new LifeProof nüüd for iPhone 5…
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Review: One of the Best Android Devices Tempts iPhone Users to Switch
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is Samsung’s latest flagship phone. It was a highly anticipated phone among the nerd-crowd as Samsung’s latest entry in the “who can beat the iPhone” contest. Is it an iPhone Killer? It’s up to you to decide but it’s easily among the best Android phones ever made and will make iPhone…
How to Protect Your Smartphone This Summer {sponsored}
Has your smartphone survived July? If so, congratulations! Did you know that July is the most dangerous month for cellphones followed closely by June and August. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are also the top three days of the week for reporting mobile phone loss, damage, and theft. Why? The warmer weather causes us to be…
Next Issue App: Tech Savvy Way to Read All of Your Favorite Magazines Digitally
One of my guilty pleasures is reading magazines on the plane when I travel but I don’t love how they add to the weight and bulk of my carry on. Up until now I’ve been saving my copies of the latest issues to enjoy in the air. I always have to leave some at home…
CooperVision #no2views Photo Contest (w. Canon PowerShot giveaway)
We take pictures all year long but many of my favorites are taken during the summer months. Spontaneous moments are always captured perfectly as kids are relaxed and enjoying a carefree summer day. To celebrate summer and your favorite photos, CooperVision is hosting a photo contest with a new summer theme announced via their Facebook…
On Babble Tech: Instagram Embed Code Makes Content Fair Game for Anyone
Is your Instagram content public or private? Instagram’s announcement of the new embed code makes it easy for bloggers and those in social media to share content but do you really want to provide that much access to your photos? If you’re concerned, click on over to my Babble Tech post about how the Instagram…
I Almost Became a Traffic Statistic Last Week & Why I Support #ItCanWait
Last week I was driving our kids and a friend’s son home from camp when a woman rolled through a stop sign while on her mobile phone. Had I not taken another second to pause at the stop sign, she would have barreled into the driver’s side. We were lucky. Disclosure: I am being compensated…
Weekly Reads 7.14.13
If you were following the George Zimmerman trial and were hoping for some commentary or links on the verdict, the major news networks have it covered so we’ll just move on…. {Headlines} Interesting news in the cellular world as T-Mobile announced that they’re taking an “un-carrier” approach with their new JUMP program that does away…
{sponsored} How to Live a Worry Free Digital Life (w. $100 giveaway)
Think about all the many electronic devices in your life. Imagine you’re on a white water rafting adventure and have your devices with you when suddenly you encounter a waterfall and can save only one of the items you’ve brought. What one item could you not live without? Which device would you stuff into a…
It Can Wait Simulator: Interactive education about consequences of texting and driving
One of the best ways to teach kids of all ages is through interactive experiences that provide hands on experiences to let them live the content you’re trying to convey especially when it comes to texting and driving. Sure, we can talk about the hazards of texting and driving all we want and maybe some…
