We’re hearing a lot of good things about Target lately, and myCheckout is yet another one. It’s a very simple thing, but one that I wish more stores would look into. Basically, myCheckout will allow Target employees to order items for customers when said items are out of stock, so that customers don’t have to […]
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Aibo, Sony’s Robot Puppy, is Back
You may remember Sony’s original Aibo robot dogs, which went on the market in 1999. Sony decided to stop production in 2006 after selling about 150,000 Aibos, but it would seem the electronics giant has had a change of heart, because they have announced that Aibo is making a comeback – and is cuter than […]
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Top Gadget Gifts for Under $50
It’s easy to overspend on holiday gifts, especially if, like me, you have a large family. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for cool gifts that are reasonably priced. You can’t go wrong with gifts that cost $50 or less, and I’m sure you’ll find something for everyone on your list right here. Amazon’s […]
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Cool Gadgets Used in Sports Medicine
If you’re a hardcore sportsman (or woman), you have undoubtedly seen either an orthopedic surgeon or, at the very least, a doctor specializing in sports medicine. Even though I am not that active, I have also consulted with a doctor specializing in sports medicine after tearing a bursa near my hip. It was a good […]
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Charging Hoverboards Can (and do!) Burn Down Homes
Hoverboards are fun, sure, and many a kid has begged his or her parents for one. But we are hearing more and more stories about plugged in hoverboards crackling, sizzling, throwing sparks and starting fires. And this problem isn’t only related to cheap or counterfeit boards, either. Even top-of-the line products can ignite in a […]
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Is Amazon Contemplating Entering the Pharmacy Industry?
Amazon seems to be branching out in a lot of directions as of late. Its acquisition of Whole Foods earlier this year is but one example of the e-retail giant’s growth, and its newly announced in-home delivery service goes to show just how fierce a competitor it really is. Now, it seems that Amazon might […]
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Facebook’s WhatsApp Finally Lets You Delete Messages for Everyone
WhatsApp is an extremely popular social app that is used daily by more than a billion people all over the world. It’s a great app – comprehensive, it allows you to communicate via text, voice, or video, it supports sending videos and images through text and, as most all other communicating apps, allows users to […]
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Some of the Best Pet Cams Out There
We love our pets. Heck, some people like their pets more than they like human beings. Pet accessory and necessity manufacturers know this to, and for years now have made pet owners’ wallets lighter with products ranging from unfortunate outfits to diamond studded collars. And in this ere of technology, the new best thing is […]
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Some of the Best Learning Apps for Kids
It sometimes feels like kids nowadays were born with a tablet in hand and the innate knowledge of how to use it. I know my 5 year old probably knows more about his Kindle Kids tablet than I could ever hope to learn. And that’s great, in a way, because the future seems to be […]
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Despite its Best Efforts, Twitter Isn’t Liked By Many Americans
In fact, surveys show that as many as one third of America wouldn’t care (or even notice, for that matter), if Twitter was no more. Which, unfortunately, may very well be in the flailing social media’s near future. I’ve recently written about Twitter’s attempts at redemption – some laughable, some that actually made sense, and […]
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OJO to Launch Projector for Nintendo Switch – and Other Devices
Nintendo Switch is decidedly a great gaming platform that has quickly gained in popularity since its launch back in March of this year. It supports a lot of games, is addictive, and it’s fun to play with friends and family. The Switch is small, and so can go with you anywhere, but unfortunately, most people […]
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Target’s New AR App Lets You Furnish Your Home Virtually
I find shopping for furniture to be a mostly frustrating process. Yes, it’s great to be getting a new couch or bed, but once you’ve found something you like, you have to make sure it’ll fit in the space you saved for it, figure out if it’ll go well with your other furniture and general […]
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Neat Tech Gifts for Under $200
The holidays are fast approaching, and if you haven’t started shopping for that special someone yet, you should probably get to it. Here are a few cool gadgets that are sure to please, and it doesn’t hurt that they’re relatively affordable. Super Nintendo Classic Edition This is the perfect gift for anyone who grew up […]
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Amazon Key Will Allow Couriers to Deliver Your Packages Right in Your House
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Walmart’s testing of store-to-fridge delivery, which would allow Walmart employees to gain access to your home while you’re out to put your groceries away for you – an idea that I thought was novel but left me skeptic because Walmart did not require you to have a security […]
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Apple’s New Leather MacBook Sleeve Makes a Quiet Appearance
Apple is famous for its gadgets; iPhones, iPads, MacBooks are all very popular but, as with any fancy gadgets, they are also prone to be damaged when dropped or otherwise mishandled. And that’s why Apple also makes sleeves for all of these gadgets, to help protect them and make them last longer. Well, for the […]
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Honolulu Has Banned Crossing Streets While Looking at Your Mobile Device
We’re all guilty of it. Whether we’re hurrying to a meeting while trying to text a client or just watching a video on Facebook while making our way to the store, we let our attention slip and cross the street without so much as a glance to the left or right. My parents taught me […]
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eBay Has A New “Find It On eBay” Function
It seems like no one wants to be left behind on image searches. In recent weeks, Target has both partnered with Pinterest to add their ‘Lens’ feature to Target’s app, letting customers look for items similar to what they want using pictures, and introduced its new AR tool that allows potential furniture buyers to take […]
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Say Goodbye to Amazon Wine
Founded in 2012, Amazon Wine’s tagline was “Discover wines from around the world delivered to your door, direct from the winery”. Well, as of January 1st, 2018, Amazon Wine will be no more, due to complications involving laws affecting alcohol sales for companies such as Amazon that operate both as a retailer and marketplace operator. […]
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Uniquely J is Jet.com’s New Brand for Millenials
Walmart’s Jet.com (who promises 2 day delivery without a membership and free shipping over $35) is launching a new brand of household essential named Uniquely J. What is it that makes this brand ‘millenial-friendly’? Well, a few things. First, the design. Each product is wrapped in a unique pattern that definitely sets it apart. I […]
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Sphero Introduces the Sphero Mini
Sphero, better known for its hit products like R2-D2, BB-8, Lighting McQueen and Spider Man, have created a smaller version of the Sphero 2.0 and dubbed it the Sphero Mini. Sphero’s line of connected play products have proved to be very popular. They combine robotics and digital technology, and the results are fun, innovative ‘toys’ […]
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IKEA has bought TaskRabbit to help you build their furniture
I might be one of the few people on this green Earth who actually enjoys building IKEA furniture. I find it easy, and I rarely have issues with the instructions. But I know that a lot of people world wide struggle with the process and quickly become frustrated when what they thought was part 13 […]
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Twitter’s app for iWatch is dead
Or, at least, it seems to have disappeared. I’ve looked on the iTunes App Store page just to double check and, sure enough, the option to download or upgrade the Twitter app for the smart watch is gone. Every user who had updated their Apple Watch to the latest version of iOS and watchOS have […]
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Twitter is Doubling Its Character Limit
We’re hearing a lot about Twitter lately. The social media platform is trying all kinds of things to try help its user growths and, unfortunately, most of its attempts don’t seem to be making much of a difference. The only update that seems somewhat promising is its testing of the new Twitter Lite, but we’ll […]
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You Can Now Control Your LG Smart Appliances Through Google Home
So, LG has taken a leap of faith and entrusted its impressive 87 WiFi enabled smart appliances to the Google Assistant. This allows users to not only control their LG smart appliances through Google Home, but also remotely through a mobile device, both iOS or Android. I can see where this would come in handy […]
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You Can Now Order From Walmart Through Google Express
If you own a Google Home device, you probably already know that you can use it to order purchases from a host of stores through Google Express, including Bed Bath and Beyond, Costco, the Google Store (of course) and Payless ShoeSource. Well, as of today, you can add retail giant Walmart to the list, as […]
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Target and Pinterest are Partnering Up and Adding ‘Lens’ to Target’s App and Website
Pinterest has announced that it would be partnering up with Target to introduce Lens, its visual search technology, to Target’s app and website. This will allow shoppers to snap a picture of any product they like via the Target app, and then get matches or suggestions of similar items that are available at the retail […]
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Snapchat Has Rolled Out New Sky Filters
Snapchat is quickly becoming a favorite, especially among teenagers and young adults. Its wide array of filters is ever changing, and users can even have special, customized filters created for much any occasions (as I recently wrote, even for funerals). Snapchat users have been enjoying morphing into each other, snapping cute pictures of them with […]
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Custom Funeral Snapchat Filters are Becoming a Thing
You’re attending a funeral. The mood is somber, everyone is sad and trying to pay their respects. Then someone pulls out their phone, loads Snapchat and takes a selfie. Looking over, you see that they’ve applied a special geofilter: one with the name of the deceased at the bottom, and RIP on top. Sound weird? […]
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Levi’s and Google’s Smart Jacket is Finally Here
You may remember Google’s unveiling of its collaboration with Levi’s to create the smart jacket in May of last year. Well, over a year later, the jacket is finally ready for sale, and will be available for purchase this Wednesday. Aimed particularly at cyclists and bike messengers, it will set you back $350, but it […]
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Instagram Wants to Make it Easier For You to See if Someone is Following You
Instagram is testing a new feature that would allow users to see if someone in particular is following them, and it isn’t a minute too soon. Sure, you can currently scroll your list of followers in the hope that you might find out if the cute girl you met at last Saturday’s party was interested […]