Virtual Reality Is Changing Learning at Home and in School
Virtual reality (VR) isn’t just for gaming anymore. Schools have gotten smart and adopted the technology that brings students right into the action for distance learning.As VR is being used for everything from college classes to teaching future doctors how to perform in emergencies, there are many new apps
Shop Smart From Home With Augmented Reality Apps
They’re popping up when you’re shopping online: invitations to “try it on” or “see it in your space.” But does this mean the company sends you the product, you test it and send it back if you don’t like it? Not so fast! Enter augmented reality, or AR, which
What’s the Deal With the Metaverse? What’s It Going to Mean for Me?
The "metaverse” is getting talked about a lot right now. Just last year, Facebook rebranded as Meta, and Microsoft acquired video game maker Activision Blizzard to “get a foothold in the metaverse.” But for all the talk (and video demos from Mark Zuckerberg), it’s not always clear what the
7 Rules for Choosing the Right Fiber Internet Provider
There are tons of reasons to get fiber: gaming with low latency, equivalent upload and download speeds, faster uploads of critical files. But how do you pick the right fiber internet service provider (ISP)? We’ve identified the seven key features you need to look for when you’re researching your
6 Reasons You Need a Digital Business Card When Working From Home
The shift to remote work has put the kibosh on all kinds of traditional business practices. One of the biggest to get the boot? The business card. It was long a staple of in-person professional meetups, but the advent of video conferencing and virtual boardrooms made it impossible to
Where To Stream the 2022 Best Picture Oscar Nominees
The 94th Academy Awards is March 27, so now is the perfect time to get ready for the big night—especially if you have one (or more) of the top streaming services. Most of the nominations for Best Picture, and many of the films in the other high-stakes categories, can
6 New Things To Know About Smart TVs and Where the Tech Is Heading
The best smart TVs are bigger, better and more usable than ever. If it’s been a few years since you upgraded your TV set, there's a lot to be excited about this year. 1. Smart TVs are getting bigger With the announcement of the TCL 98” XL 4K UHD
Does Alexa Always Listen?
An Alexa device is your dream come true, right? Just ask her the weather, have her turn off the lights or tell you the cooking time for al dente pasta, and she’s right there. Listening. But is she always listening? And just how safe is that anyway, especially now
Do I Really Need a Gaming Laptop?
For a long time, there were just four words to describe gaming laptops: big, heavy, loud, expensive. In the past few years, though, this has changed, and today they can be a really great option for gamers on the go, college students and those who just want to own
How AI and 2 Gig Are Transforming Home Fitness Gadgets
AI (artificial intelligence) is the latest buzz these days in gadgets. For exercise gear, having this built-in tech means you’ll get advanced feedback on your workouts that can approach the level you get with a human personal trainer. For example, some smart exercise devices will monitor your weightlifting form