On any given night of the year, over 2 million people will be staying at a space listed by Airbnb. The short-term rental app and website lists over 6 million homes, apartments, tree houses, castles and single private and shared rooms. Many of the listings are owned by people just like you: homeowners who want to make a supplemental income…
Back when their parents were headed off to college, most students were packing up gadgets like stereos and coffee makers. Today, college students need more tech gadgets to get through the semester. With college starting back in the next few weeks I thought I’d round up some tech gadgets that almost every college student will need for their dorm room…
We have robots in our home, computers in our pockets and we’re always connected. Outside of Disney though, high tech doesn’t interact with our dining experiences. But it can. Go West Creative, the company behind the popular “Dinner Time Stories” is at it again with a new dinner theater production called “Banquet of Hoshena”. Launching next month in Nashville, this…
Got a trip or vacation coming up soon? You’ll want to take a look at a new travel app called “Welcome”. Rather than just recommendations, reviews and photos, this app acts as your tour guide and concierge. Here’s how it works: You pick a destination or just let the app find out where you are using your phone’s GPS. It…
It’s back-to-school season and for many parents of younger children, the pleas for a a new smartphone have begun. Granted, there are good reasons why parents will want their kids to have a smartphone during the school year, but few want to spend hundreds of dollars on one that could be lost or damaged. Fortunately, there are inexpensive smartphones that…
This year as many as 4 million Americans may cut the cable or satellite cord to save money. They may be in for a big surprise, streaming content from one of the many services such as Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu or PS Vue is much different than what they’ve been using for decades. These streaming services are all different…
One way to look at the Equifax data breach is if you weren’t affected, your neighbor probably was. Almost half the US population can file a claim to receive part of the $700 million attempt to make things right. Here’s what you need to do to find out if you’re part of the settlement: The stolen information included names, birth…
Your friends on Facebook might not care much for your opinions, but companies do. And they’ll pay you for your time and your answers. But how much can you expect to make from taking online surveys? Let’s find out. There are reputable survey companies out there doing market research for popular brands. The best online survey companies, and the ones…
“Rocket Man” by Elton John is one of the most misunderstood songs of all time. Is he singing, “burning up the fuselage at home”? or “burning down the fuse of every bone”? I’ve heard someone sing it that way. Don’t be embarrassed singing along with other people around again. The App Genius will make you look, and sound like a…
An app that went viral this week is now making a lot of people worry about their privacy and how their images might be used without their knowledge. FaceApp has been around for a couple of years now and it’s gone viral before. It’s #1 in the app stores now for this photo filter that adds about 25 years to…
