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Budweiser's Buddy Cup Lets You Become Facebook Friends With Your Drinking Buddies While You Get Hammered

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:59:32 +0000

The next time you drink a Bud, you could be making a bud. Budwesier has unveiled a new Buddy Cup, which allows people to become Facebook friends when they touch glasses as they knock back a cold one. The glass, created by Budwesier Brazil, features a built-in chip synched with Facebook. “A computer chip with [...]

Angry Birds — Free App of the Day

Arcade Sushi Staff — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:28:25 +0000

Hot on the heels (or is that feathers) of their bigÂ 99-cent HD sale, Rovio has decided to make Angry Birds, the best selling app of all time, free for the first time ever. So it’s without question thatÂ Angry Birds is today’sÂ Free App of the Day! Their official Twitter account has yet to mention the sale, [...]

Parents Will Want this New Gadget!

Robert and Erin — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:24:00 +0000

Moms and Dads might like this new product. It's aimed at stopping you from texting and driving. It's called Textbuster. This is a tiny little electronic gadget that sends a blocking signal to the driver's cell phone via Bluetooth and it keeps the phone from using any of the data functions. So that means no texting, no e

Survey Reveals Americans Feel the Need to Take a Break from Facebook

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:33:39 +0000

Valentine’s Day may be in the air, but it seems like there isn’t a ton of love for Facebook Why? Because we may have had our fill of the social networking site. According to a new Pew survey, 61% of people have taken a break from the social networking site for several weeks at a [...]

18-Point IPhone Contract with Teenage Son

Robert and Erin — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:23:56 +0000

This is just too good not to share. A mom in Cape Cod gave her son an Iphone for Christmas, but with it she gave him a contract with some pretty cool rules that all parents should think about. Check out this list: Dear Gregory Merry Christmas! You are now the proud owner of an [...]

Instagram Threatens to Sell Your Photos

Erin McCarty — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:33:29 +0000

Instagram is the new “it” thing for the younger set. They use the app to share photos and thoughts with friends. But this week we heard that Instagram could be selling your photos to businesses to use in ads. The announcement sparked outrage among Instagram users, who began deleting the app from there smart phones [...]

Soon Your Smartphone Will Know Your Mood

Dan Seitz — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:48:49 +0000

Imagine a world where your smartphone can realize that you’re angry or sad, and react accordingly. Thanks to the University of Rochester, it’s not as far away as you might think. The app is designed to measure twelve different factors, such as the pitch of your voice, and determines whether you’re in one of six [...]

Do You Have a Secret Email Address? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:30:42 +0000

Given the simplicity of signing up for an email account, most folks end up having multiple email addresses. Some are for business, others for friends and family, and it's a good idea to have one to use for offers that may result in a deluge of spam.

Then there is the most controversial kind of email address: one you keep secret from your spouse or partner.

Your Smartphone or Tablet Adds Two Hours to Your Work Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:11:10 +0000

When you buy a new smartphone or tablet, you may not realize that perhaps the biggest effect it will have on your life is that you will work more. A study by technology retailer Pixmania found that the average worker spends up to two hours a day checking and responding to work business on his [...]

The Men of Rethink Breast Cancer's Reminder App Lose Their Shirts — Hunks of the Day

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:00:06 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and what better way to remind women to check their breast health than with hot, shirtless hunks? It’s a stroke of marketing brilliance. Check out these images of the hard-bodied men: there’s Leon, Daniel Luke, Jesse and more, from Rethink Breast Cancer’s free “Your Man Reminder” app. The hot, shirtless [...]

Should There Be a Law Against Using a Phone While Driving? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:00:51 +0000

Currently, 10 states and the District of Columbia ban any cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle. According to a new survey from AutoTrader.com, though, most people would be okay if this restriction spread to the rest of the country.

Are You Spending More on Your Cell Phone Than on Groceries? — Survey of the Day

Mike Adams — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:00:50 +0000

The basic necessities of life may be food, water and shelter, but a new survey suggests the modern day world might be prepared to trade in sustenance for communication, as many Americans are now spending more money on their cell phone plans than they are on things to eat. A recent survey by CouponCabin.com discovered [...]

Download the Charity Miles App and Help The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana

Mary Martin — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:35:22 +0000

Are you an avid runner, walker, or biker? If so , you can enjoy more than just the benefits of being healthy and active. You can help the Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana feed hundreds if not thousands of people right here in Shreveport-Bossier City by using the free Charity Miles app on your iPhone or Android.

New Non-Invasive Procedure Microwaves Your Sweat Glands

Mary Martin — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:52:00 +0000

Sweating is probably the most “unfeminine” thing a woman can do. That is pretty unfair considering it is a natural way for our bodies to cool down. There are lots of ways to prevent sweat stains under your arms, but this latest procedure is scary to me. The traditional antiperspirant and sweat “shields” are apparently [...]

Who Knew That Stealing WiFi Could be Funny? [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:26:25 +0000

Money is tight in family households. Sometimes we have to make sacrifices. One of the first things to go is internet, but we can’t live without internet these days. How far are you willing to go to get internet and that vacation? Would you steal your neighbors WiFi password? [Buzzfeed]

17-Year-Old Brittany Wenger Wins Honors At Google Science Fair for Beast Cancer Detection Program [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:00:55 +0000

When I was a kid my science fair projects usually involved a solar system model made out of Styrofoam balls or the workings of tectonic plates with Karo Syrup and a hot plate. That wouldn’t win a participation ribbon at a prestigious event like the Google Science Fair though. Brittany Wenger of Florida won with her breast cancer detection computer program that she [...]

Election 2012 — President Obama Has the Support of Smartphone Users

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 02:00:10 +0000

Many national polls show President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, essentially tied in the upcoming race for the White House. But according to a new survey, there’s at least one segment of the population Obama has mostly locked up: smartphone users. After Harris Interactive polled almost 800 iPhone and Android users, the group [...]

The Bible Replaced By a Kindle?

Steve King — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:17:18 +0000

It may be a sign of the times, but it looks like the Good Book is being replaced by an e-reader. This is a strange move for traditionalists, but the Hotel Indigo in Newcastle, England has decided to modernize the Bible. Now before you get upset that the gilded leaf Bible found in the night-stand [...]

Angry Man Trashes T-Mobile Store [VIDEO]

Mary Martin — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:18:10 +0000

Was this UK man not happy with T-Mobile’s 4G coverage? Was their data plan just too pricey? Who knows what cause this man to destroy a T-Mobile store by ripping the display phone off the wall and spraying them with fire extinguishers, but this is a must watch video. Let’s face it, we’ve all fantasied [...]

Caddo Parish Schools Technology Summer Camp for Parents and Kids

Mary Martin — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:01:01 +0000

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If you find yourself at a loss when it comes to Facebook, Twitter, and texting, but your kids are crazy about science, Caddo Parish Public Schools is putting on a free week of technology training for parents and a youth summer science camp.