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***THIS STORY ORIGINALLY RAN IN USA Today*** It’s 2021, and by now most of us know it’s rude to talk on our cellphones in a public restroom, restaurant or at the checkout counter. We understand that texting and walking can be hazardous to…
Read more**This story originally posted/aired in USA Today** It wasn’t long ago that cell phones were accused of potentially causing cancer. But times have changed, and the National Cancer Institute put many of our cell phone fears to rest. Now, with routine exams…
Read morehttps://youtu.be/TS3xnKYziTY Sometimes you have to spend money to save money down the road, and that’s especially true with many smart tech upgrades. Here are some of my favorite tech buys that can actually pay for themselves — by letting you keep more of your hard-earned…
Read more***This story and video originally ran/aired on USA Today. It’s reposted here with permission.*** Brooklyn resident Marilyn Stone* isn’t your typical early tech adopter. She’s 95 years old, can’t see or hear very well anymore, and grew up in a time when…
Read moreA recent spate of high-profile smart home gadget hacks has a whole lot of us wondering what we can do to keep the creepers out. Easy to guess passwords? Oh hell no. Unsecured Wi-Fi networks? Gone. These are things I’ve…
Read moreThanks to decluttering diva Marie Kondo, Spring Cleaning is expected to hit an all-time high this year. A recent survey by the American Cleaning Institute shows a record 77 percent of households plan to clean-up, clear-out, and address the mess…
Read moreA dirty, unkempt, constantly cluttered house takes a toll on your health — according to dozens of scientific studies and experts. And just like piles of junk don’t do your physical or mental health any favors, neither does a messy…
Read moreCES 2018 will go down as the year of voice-controlled-everythings. Alexa, Google, Siri — everywhere you turn — there’s some version of smart virtual voice assistant coming soon to a gadget near you. Some of it makes total sense. Amazon’s…
Read moreWhen my daughter was a baby, I met most of my mom-friends at playgrounds or Gymboree classes. Nowadays, more moms are finding each other online, even if they’re looking for people to meet up with in real life. But finding…
Read moreSince I first started reviewing smartwatches three years ago, I’ve been pretty underwhelmed. Most are expensive, typically $200 or more. They’ve kept you tethered to your smartphone rather than freeing you from it. Battery life blows — with some models…
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