April 22nd marks the day the world celebrates the planet: Earth Day. It's a perfect opportunity to consider changing small habits in your life, whether it be switching to energy efficient bulbs, begin biking to work, or properly recycling household waste. In honor of a day marking the importance of the planet we all share, here are several apps related to earth-friendly habits...

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Parents are increasingly turning to smartphone or tablets to keep their children entertained. Regardless of platform, every smartphone now offers a plethora of games, but not all are child-appropriate, and even less fall under the "educational" category. Here are a few that we believe can be entertaining and educational at the same time. 

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So it's not a Facebook Phone as some had hoped, but Facebook has officially announced a partnership with Google and their Android operating system, unveiling Facebook Home...

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Washington D.C. is home not only to all three branches of the US Federal government, but also to 17 Smithsonian museums and the upcoming national Cherry Blossom Festival, making it a travel destination of both historic and cultural signficance. Even without the architecture and iconic monuments, the Federal City has plenty to offer for tourists from spring onto summer. Here are a few apps to maximize your time while visiting the capital of the United States...

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It was just yesterday one of our team posted about old school vs. new school apartment hunting techniques. So let's put aside the apps that tell you what your dog is trying to say when she barks, or the one that has a raincloud killing aliens. I'm talking about apartment hunting apps — a useful, technological advantage to help you find what you're looking for when you need a new place to call home. 

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How well do you know your own city? At any given time can you locate the nearest parking facility? How about bathrooms, gas station, or ATM kiosks? This app roundup focuses on honing in on important services around town, especially helpful  when you've got to navigate a new part of town (or out of town!).

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I recently had the "big security talk" with my family about why every password shouldn't be the dog's name in all lowercase. One complaint was long, random character passwords are difficult to remember. While my mom prefers keeping her passwords in a paper notebook, my grandfather was curious about ways to keep his passwords safe on his tablet. This app roundup is for him...

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Product: Denon Cocoon
Price: $599.00
Rating: Weak Recommend*

With speaker docks becoming the boombox of today, it's no surprise that Denon has finally come to the table with its own offering. Features for ease of use are always important, but a full listen often reveals the true tonal balance capabilities of any speaker system. Here we'll dive in and evaluate the true sonic signature of this new Sound Dock from Denon.

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Within the heart of Texas lies a city which proudly boasts its goal to "keep things weird". And you only need to check out our archive of House Tours from Austin to realize the city lives up to its unique standards, making it a destination for lovers of music, food, art, and crafts. Here's how to get the most from the Live Music Capital of the World while in Austin from the palm of your hands... More

Google Now and Siri are often pitted against one another even though each digital assistant are designed to do slightly different things. Both can serve as an assistant of sorts, but how useful they are to you will depend on your needs. Of course, everyone has different needs, but I've found Google Now to be far and away more useful than Siri and here is why... More