If you’re like most smartphone users, you’ve probably saved a lot of data to your device, including priceless photographs, contact information, bank account balances and social media account passwords. If this information were to fall into the hands of the wrong person, or accidentally get erased, it would be not only a hassle but a...

Those who own an iPhone know how frustrating it is to not be able to edit Word or Excel documents. But the bitterness displayed toward Microsoft can now end. The company is launching Office for the iPhone, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint. However, Outlook will not be available. According to Mashable, “The app is...

Man of Steel conquered the box office with an estimated $125.1 million over the weekend. According to boxofficemojo.com, Man of Steel made: “$113.1 million during the traditional Friday-to-Sunday period, and another $12 million from Thursday night group sales. That’s the second-best opening of 2013 so far behind Iron Man 3, and it’s a new record for highest...

Into a dark and sinister world – a scarred and unforgiving post-apocalyptic landscape bitterly divided by Batman vs. Iron Man, DC vs. Marvel and Apple vs. Android — comes a new and seemingly unstoppable force that is just powerful enough to unite them all. That force? FreshlyTechy. Bridging the divide between technology and science fiction,...

People who spend a lot of time off the grid – hanging out at music festivals or camping up north – don’t necessarily want to be disconnected entirely from the outside world. Those who own an iPhone know that the device usually has about 10-12 hours of battery power before it needs to be plugged...

Are you looking for a way to show your dad how much you love and appreciate him on Father’s Day? If you’re feeling generous this year, you can’t go wrong with an iPad tablet. Sleek, fast and loaded with features, the iPad is a top-selling gadget sure to make your dad smile. The portable device...

Everyone has their own opinion, and some people like to voice theirs more than others. But if you have something to say when it comes to politics, and want it to actually be heard, there’s now an app for that. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) recently launched Cosponsor.gov. The Facebook-based website and app lets...

Anyone who has ever seen an episode of Star Trek has likely dreamt about the possibilities of telemedicine – the remote diagnosis and treatment of ill or wounded patients. And yet, you may be surprised to learn that this dream pre-dates the classic science-fiction television show. As far back as the 1920s, telemedicine has been...

Summer is just around the corner and many people are getting their swimsuits and barbecue grills ready. But we know that pool parties and trips to the beach aren’t for everyone. If sitting in front of the screen with a controller in your hands and an energy drink on the table next to you is...

Does your smartphone continually surprise you with all of its capabilities? In addition to serving as an actual telecommunications device, your smartphone is an Internet browser, alarm clock, MP3 player, camera and much more. You may be surprised to learn all of the home gadgets that you own can now be controlled from your mobile device....

Telling people who you owed money to that “the check’s in the mail” used to be a great way to buy yourself some time before paying the debt. Now, Google has made it easier and faster to transfer funds online. Google recently made an update to Google Wallet that lets users send money via Gmail,...

Remember spending rainy days as a kid playing Monopoly, Clue or other classic board games spread out on the kitchen table? Many people who are now adults spent countless hours trying to master the old cardboard version of these and other classic board games. Today, many of your classic games have been made into apps...

We’ve all heard the stories about entrepreneurs who came up with a great idea and cashed in big time after taking the startup public. Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook are just some of today’s corporate giants that started with humble roots in a garage or even a college dorm room. With today’s technology, it’s even...

As smartphones and tablets joined laptops and desktop PCs, it only made sense that consumers would keep adding Internet-enabled devices to their homes. Like many families own multiple cars, many also have multiple mobile devices. It’s becoming more common for multiple members of a family to have their own smartphone, and sharing computers has become...

In 2010, Royce Nicholas’ wife wanted to create a dry-erase board that was waterproof so that she could jot down notes while in the shower. We all get great ideas while lathering up, so Mrs. Nicholas may have been on to something. But Royce Nicholas, who majored in engineering at San Diego State University, wasn’t...

Texting while driving is a growing problem across the United States. Studies have shown the motorists who text while behind the wheel are more likely to be involved in accidents. Texting-while-driving laws vary from state to state, but the epidemic has inspired several cell phone companies and application inventors to raise awareness about the risks...

Nowadays, you don’t have to be an expert gardener to design, plant and maintain a beautiful garden. Modern technology allows even amateur gardeners to create amazing landscapes with the help of their tablets or smartphones. With these gardening apps, users can learn everything from determining ideal soil conditions to understanding indigenous plants. Using an App...

As we enter the warmer summer months, have you ever wanted a truly accurate thermometer and weather gadget for your smartphone? If you already use basic weather apps on your mobile device like Yahoo! Weather or the Google weather reader, you might have noticed that the temperature and other weather readings they deliver often feel...

There’s something distinctive about the look of a leather smartphone case. Maybe it’s the bold juxtaposition of a rich, old-world material combined with the modern metal and glass hardware of today’s smartphone. From slide-in pouches and leather flip-books to leather-covered snap-on cases, the variety of leather cases on the market is astounding. But how does...

We all know teens are all about the latest fad. Now, they’re walking away from Facebook and shifting to Twitter. Nearly 25 percent of teens now use Twitter to stay up to date with friends and stalk – I mean “follow”– celebrities. According to the LA Times, “One in four online teens uses Twitter, up...