Author: Bethaney Wallace

  • New doorbell lets you answer the door from anywhere

    New doorbell lets you answer the door from anywhere

    In the growing list of items to become “smart”, now comes the doorbell. Wi-fi enabled, video stream-able, and recreating the definition of privacy laws, this doorbell puts a completely new take on answering the front door. Known as the DoorBot, this new invention brings both safety and technology to the old fashioned knock at the…

  • Will the next iPhone have a fingerprint scanner?

    Will the next iPhone have a fingerprint scanner?

    Since the dawn of the iPhone, users have been creeping, spying, and guessing as to what the latest model will hold. Some hunches were correct, while others were a far cry from reality. However, even the most wrong guesses haven’t kept bloggers and Apple users from scouring for the next big rumor. This time around,…

  • New devices help monitor and reduce water usage

    New devices help monitor and reduce water usage

    How much water do you use throughout the day? Do you leave the sink running while you brush your teeth? Take extra long showers? With a new device, called MyWater, users can learn just how much waste they may be washing down the drain. Simply put in some basic information, plug in the device next…

  • GoDaddy remains popular, but offers less than competing services

    GoDaddy remains popular, but offers less than competing services

    When setting out to purchase a new domain, the majority of people head to GoDaddy, type in their hopeful site address, and see if someone has already snatched up the great idea. If not, it’s likely GoDaddy will offer a multitude of discounts, coupons, and .co, .net, etc. options to help bring down the price.…

  • Need advice? Try ChoicePunch

    Need advice? Try ChoicePunch

    Ever since the world was introduced to PostSecret, the idea of going to strangers with news became a thing. Dark, embarrassing, or just needing to confess the fact that Progressive’s Flo is was too perky for her own good, the site allowed online users to get things off of their chests. Without the threat of…

  • Why are unlocked smartphones so expensive?

    Why are unlocked smartphones so expensive?

    When signing a new contract plan, users can walk away with a brand new phone for only a couple hundred dollars. With the right options, rebates, and carrier, users may end up with a free, or nearly free version of their favorite smartphone. But it’s the stipulations that provide a good deal. Factor in contract…

  • Can you “train” your batteries?

    Can you “train” your batteries?

    As a lover of technology, it’s likely you’re constantly carrying around one or more chargers. A charger for your phone, one for your tablet, your computer, and any other tech-y items that may require an extra dose of juice. Extend any trip for more than a day, and the necessary charging items and accessories grow…

  • Top five reasons why WordPress is the best “Press”

    Top five reasons why WordPress is the best “Press”

    WordPress is arguably known as one of the leading content management providers. It’s recognizable, compatible, and free to use – covering all of the online basics and plenty more. But for whatever reason, there are still website owners opting for a buggy competitor, or sticking to basic HTML for their web-viewing needs. As the Internet…

  • Vine continues to explode after Android release

    Vine continues to explode after Android release

    Now that Vine for Android is a few weeks old, users are finding more and more uses for the six-second video app. Owned by Twitter and essentially creating the video form of tweets, Vine is taking the app market by storm. At a year old, Vine even topped Instagram for the most downloaded app among…

  • Earn rewards for traveling with Ride

    Earn rewards for traveling with Ride

    For every mile that’s traveled, Ride, a free app, will give you points. Yes, really. Earn 4k points for a free RedBox rental, and up to 80k for $20 at Amazon – and virtually every increment in between. Simply travel and earn – a program that provides its users something for nothing. No surveys answered,…