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How To Score The Best Prime Day Deals from Amazon!

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https://youtu.be/oqwKyAQTtYY Amazon's Prime Day is as close as you'll get to a Black Friday event in the middle of the year, and if you're searching for something in particular — or just want a good deal on cool stuff you didn't even know you needed — you'll need to know how to find them. We've got you covered. When is it? Prime Day starts July 10th and 9:00 pm EST, and lasts for 30 hours. Sales roll out gradually over the full length of the event, so it pays to follow these insider tips & tricks! Where to watch Amazon's App - This is the most obvious destination if you're search for bargains, and Amazon itself recommends using its official app for iOS and Android as the do-it-all ... Read more

Deleting this one app can literally double your iPhone’s battery life

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Last week, I deleted Facebook from my phone and literally doubled my battery life. Not just overnight, but instantly. You can too--or, if that's too extreme a reaction, there are a few simple things you can do to minimize Big Social's impact on how often you need to recharge your phone. As an electric vehicle owner, I'm familiar with "range anxiety." But I bought an iPhone 7+ specifically so my phone's battery would last through the entire day. I'd only have to charge it once a day, or so I hoped. Recently, however, it wasn't even lasting most of the day. So I checked which apps were draining the battery with Apple's built-in tool. Shockingly, Facebook accounted for 47 percent of ... Read more

DEALish! 20% off keys copied by Keyme

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That keychain in your pocket probably seems like the least techish thing you have on your person. Welcome to the year 2017, where there is an app that can make that dumb key smart. If you are someone who loses keys, this could be life changing. Take a picture of your keys with the Keyme app before you lose them. Or have a copy made at one  of the Keyme kiosks. Need new keys? Tap the app to order them, delivered to your house. Locked out? Go get a new key from the kiosk. You can even replace – or copy -- that expensive key fob for your car at one of these kiosks. It’s cheaper than going to the dealer. You go to a kiosk, type in the make model of your car at a kiosk and hold the key fob ... Read more

DEALish: Tech Deals July 2017: The Best Of Tech, For Less!

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Between the parades, fireworks, and one too many hot dogs, the 4th of July week is just the start of your chance to score super hot deals on some of the best tech on the planet. Here's our pick for the top 10 so far this month: 1) Samsung Galaxy S8 The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the hottest smartphone around right now, and you can score one and get a super sweet summer bonus on top of it. For now until July 15th, Samsung will throw in a huge $200 gift card when you purchase a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus. 2) Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day — starting July 10th at 6pm (or 4pm if you have the inside scoop) — is like a Black Friday event right in the middle of the year, and this ... Read more

AMAZON PRIME DAY: How to get the very best deals before anyone else!

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Amazon's third annual Prime Day is coming up on July 10th and 11th. There are huge deals to be had but, in years past, the best ones sold out super fast. Of course they did -- this is Amazon's answer to Black Friday after all, where people get trampled to death trying to score a bargain. So, you don't have to worry about death and mayhem with Prime Day, but you do have to know what you are doing -- unless you want to be stuck holding the dregs. If you think there won't be crowds because there were grumblings about lame deals and TVs selling out immediately in past years, think again. DealNews surveyed shoppers and found that while consumers haven’t yet reached consensus on whether they ... Read more

5 fantastic time-saver apps for super busy moms

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Between work, sports practice, school plays, and exactly one million errands every single week, I'm not sure how moms these days even have time to blink! Carting kids around and managing time to live your own life is a challenge every mom shares, but if you're looking for just a tiny bit of sanity in an insane schedule, here's a few time-saving apps that are my secret weapons for catching a break. Navigate smarter One of the easiest ways to save time during a busy schedule is to streamline your trips. Google Maps is fine for bare bones directions, but Waze (iOS/Android) is the ultimate trip planner, whether you're just jetting across town or dropping the kids off at a sleepover out ... Read more

The scenes on that dusty VHS will make you cry: here’s how to save your old photos and videos

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Every time I declutter my house, I find myself in a showdown with several boxes of videotapes I made when my kids were little. The tapes are covered in dust. They stare back at me, daring me to throw them away. I haven’t owned a VHS machine since the late 90's so I can’t watch them. In their current form, I will never be able to. I am sure they are loaded with impossible cuteness. But I’m not blessed with an overabundance of spare time. So, even if I had the technology, I am unlikely to find an afternoon to hook a VHS machine up to a computer, find an adapter, and figure out how to transfer those memories to a digital format that will allow me to view – and share all over social media – ... Read more

DEALish: 20% Off Circuit Breaker Labs Jewelry

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We love tech here at Techish. And we know how to use it. But sometimes we don’t do anything with it but wear it as bling. (I have been known to wear several Fitbits, some not even charged.) But this line of jewelry from Circuit Breaker Labs asks for nothing more. These rings, necklaces, earrings, badge holders, and even dog tags (for humans) are made from actual circuits boards, captured under epoxy resin. The idea for the jewelry came about when Amanda Preske watched her brother tear apart a computer, in an attempt to repair it. A young – as in teenager! -- jewelry maker, she was fascinated by the beauty of the tiny circuit boards. Viewed up close on the scale a jewelry maker works in, ... Read more

We tried dozens of travel apps. These 10 will save your trip!

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Gone are the days of money belts, maps, travel guides, and standing in line. You can use your phone to do most of that. But which apps will get it done? We tried dozens of them, hit the road, and learned from our mistakes. All you have to do is spend ten minutes downloading apps and you will be ready to roll. Dosh (iOS/Android), free Travel is spendy. So you get out a laptop and research every hotel, flight, and restaurant before you decide. Oh, stop! Get Dosh. Need a hotel? Fly through a list of deals, right in the app. Tap, buy, and earn reward Dosh you can spend later.Time for lunch? Everyone else throws fiscal caution aside when tummies growl in an unfamiliar town. Not you. You ... Read more

Celebrate iPhone’s 10th birthday with these 10 iconic iPhone moments

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Apple's iPhone is the most popular smartphone on the planet, and it's had an absolutely immeasurable effect on society and pop culture. It just turned 10, so here are the top 10 most iconic moments in the history of Apple's stellar smartphone. #10 The Reveal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7qPAY9JqE4 Where it all started. After months and months of speculation, rumors, and a few small leaks, Apple's co-founder and then-CEO took the stage to show the world what Apple had been working on. It was an iPod, a communication device, and a phone all wrapped up in one! The world would never be the same. #9 Samsung endorsement, sent on iPhone Huge companies pay celebrities for ... Read more

Reader Question: what’s the best portable battery pack to keep my phone from dying on vacation?

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Reader Gail F. asks: Hi Jenn, I just got back from New York and my iPhone was dead every day by about 2pm. I used to have a charging cover/case. But now that I have a new phone, it doesn't fit. What's the best way to get power on the go? Will any [portable chargers] make my iPhone last all day/night? Hi Gail, I so feel your pain! If I'm doing a lot of sightseeing, snapping photos, listening to music, etc., my iPhone battery dies in a New York minute too. We all need a little extra power every now and again — and no, I don't mean an afternoon cup of coffee. I'm talking about portable battery power for everything from your smartphone to your laptop and all the gadgets in between. But ... Read more

These iPhone cases will make you stay powered up for days and days…

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I get asked a lot about smartphone accessories, and since the iPhone is the most popular phone on the planet, it's easy to see why so many people want to know about iPhone cases — especially those with built-in battery backup. No matter what you're looking for, from a simple power boost to all-in-one protection, charging, and even solar power, these are the best of the bunch: Mophie Juice Pack Air   You've heard the name Mophie for years, and that's because the company makes some seriously great smartphone accessories. The Juice Pack Air for iPhone ($99.95) should be top of your list if you're looking for the easiest way to add hours to your phone's life. It extends the battery ... Read more

7 of the best high-tech tools for keeping tabs on kids:

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When my son turned eleven, he announced, “I want to stay home alone!” And that was a new phase in parenting. It started with the question, “At what age is it okay to leave the kids home alone?” And it won’t end until I am sitting on an empty nest. In between, there have been (and will be) more questions, worries, unplanned events, proud moments, messes, broken trusts, and parties that any parent ever wants to stop and add up. Modern times, though, bring some slick tools that do more than their intended purpose. No, you can’t turn your microwave into a camera. But some technologies – even those you already have  -- do double duty as robot babysitters for kids who are ready to stay home ... Read more

How To: Clean a Dirty Gadget

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Here’s one for the Hall of Ironies: I stand in my just-cleaned-by-me house, proudly snapping a pic of the spotless interior. But did I clean the phone I took the picture with? I did not. And that thing – according to the experts – is the dirtiest thing in here. “The layer of grime on your smartphone harbors more bacteria than toilet seats or the bottom of your shoe,” says Todd Gabel, CEO and Founder of smart-phone accessories company Toddy Gear. My phone, they say, is even dirtier than it looks. I can see it is covered in greasy fingerprints, makeup, and…who knows what that is? (Hopefully food.) But it’s the stuff I can’t see that is truly gross. “I tell my 16-year-old that the ... Read more

Hot mess? Not anymore: gadgets to help you keep your cool all summer long!

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It happens to the best of us. It's hot and muggy or sweaty and sandy, and as much as you love summer - you're a bit over the mess of it all. Here are 10 genius gadgets to help you keep your cool in all kinds of sticky situations! Evapolar (179.99)  This personal air cooler is about the size of a lunchbox, portable, can sit on a desk or kitchen counter and creates your very own personal, perfectly controlled and cooled micro-climate. The website warns that while it cools your personal space, you shouldn't expect it to cool an entire room, but I use it in our 100-year old house in Oakland, California that doesn't have air conditioning - it works great for the entire upstairs. (Better ... Read more

7 Gadgets & Tech Tools to Upgrade Dads & Grads

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Is your dad still carrying around a flip-phone and a checkbook? Is the grad in your life sporting a selfie stick (SO last year...)? Here are some awesome gadgets and amazing apps to upgrade dads and grads for good! 1. Cash is still king, especially for grads Replace that check they might lose and gift cards they might not ever use with Square Cash. It’s incredibly simple: download the app and sign up – takes all of about one minute – then just use dads or grads email address to send whatever amount of money you want. The app makes it super simple to pay for dads dinner or round of golf – split a group bill, pay someone back for concert tickets or replenish a college students emergency ... Read more