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I spent two days at the massive Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas searching for mobile apps and gadgets that could help people 50+ enhance their lives.
My life has become app centered. In fact, I probably spend more time on my smartphone testing apps than most 20-somethings. I ask my friends, I ask the Internet, I ask my Twitter followers ... and I download, tap and swipe away. All in the service of this blog.
I love discount online shopping. In fact, some days I worry I'm addicted to it.
Many of my friends' grandchildren live far away from them. They lament over coffee about how much they miss the little tykes and wish they could be more involved in their lives. They use Skype and Facetime to talk on the phone with them, but they often bemoan the fact they can't read books to the…
Who doesn't like a great deal? And now, it seems every store around has an app promising to put "deals of the day" at your fingertips. So what's a person to do? Deal management is becoming a full time job.
Political junkies and regular voters from both parties can cross the great aisle of division, and unite around an iPad app that dishes up politics evenly.
My husband and I are in a love triangle, and it's making our relationship healthier. The dude (that's what we call it) is a little intrusive, but that's what makes him so important in our lives.
About a month ago, I was having dinner with a friend and prodding him about his favorite mobile apps. After a few minutes of talking about some that he liked the most, he suggested an app developed by kids from our neighborhood.
Hey, Olympics fans. Not around a TV? NBC isn't broadcasting live? Have I found an app for you: the Reuters Olympics app.
The dog days of summer can be great for traveling. But if you want to enrich the experience, grab your smartphone and load up on a few great apps before you hit the road.