May 3, 2016 New app Saloote aims to create digital 'musical community' In an interconnected social media age, one free mobile app is hoping to give musicians access to digital video jam sessions that can take place coast to coast or from around the world. During the 2015 South by Southwest Interactive festival in Austin, Texas, Saloote had its big launch. With access to a catalogue of pre-licensed Sony Music songs, users can collaborate with one another on pop covers like 80s staple “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” to more recent hits like Meghan Trainor’s “All About the Bass.”
May 3, 2016 Tech Q&A: Boost cell signal, avoid a tech trap, free legal eBooks and more Kim Komando answers your questions about getting a cell signal boost, avoiding a common tech trap, ways to get free legal eBooks, and much more.
May 3, 2016 Beware the Apple Watch: Some gotchas to look out for The watch from Apple comes with a few caveats. So, be warned.
May 3, 2016 Why Apple Watch takes Apple into uncharted waters The eagerly anticipated launch of Apple Watch on Monday saw Apple unveil its first new product category since 2010, when the tech giant unleashed the iPad. The jury, however, is still out on whether the smartwatch will be the latest in a long line of Apple successes.
May 3, 2016 Apple Watch a must-have? Apps will make it or break it While the Apple Watch’s design and glitzy gold models may get your attention, that doesn't mean it will be another runaway Apple hit.
May 3, 2016 Senior citizen-friendly gadgets Senior citizens are often left out of the loop when it comes to technology. Anyone 75 and older may not own a smartphone or know how to make use of the advanced features, so they don’t see photos and videos on Facebook as often and don’t use Twitter. Yet, over the next 15 years, the portion of the US population made up senior citizens is expected to double. That might explain a surge in gadgets designed to help the elderly stay connected and safe. Here are the most interesting new devices for those in their twilight years.
May 3, 2016 Apple Watch on deck: What to expect from Monday's 'Spring Forward' event It's finally time for Apple Watch. Apple's “Spring Forward” event in San Francisco on Monday is widely expected to be the launch pad for its eagerly anticipated smartwatch.
May 3, 2016 Are you ready to buy an Apple Watch? ‘Wearables’ is the rather unsexy designation assigned to fitness bands, smartwatches, and forthcoming smart clothes. On Monday, Apple hopes to turn on the sex appeal when it is expected to officially launch long-awaited Apple Watch. But, are you ready to pay for Facebook on your wrist?
May 3, 2016 DARPA taps tech to build sophisticated artificial limbs for wounded veterans Restoring hands, arms, feet, and legs to those wounded in the service of our country should be a national priority…and now, finally, it is, thanks to some very promising technological advances.
May 3, 2016 Stratos launches first 'connected' credit card on the market It’s something most people find annoying – bulging wallets filled with easily lost cards. One tech startup is hoping to make life a little easier for those whose pockets are overflowing with plastic. Today, Stratos, Inc. announced the launch of the Stratos Bluetooth Card, an all-in-one “smart” credit card.
