(NewsUSA) – Let’s take a poll: have you ever dropped your cell phone in the toilet? Perhaps it was a sink full of dishes, a bowl of soup or a puddle. Either way, you’ve probably done it, and you’re not alone. A study by TNS Global Research says more than 82.5 million mobile phones have been destroyed by water or moisture in the U.S. And most mobile phone warranties don’t cover water damage — similar to how homeowner’s insurance doesn’t always include flood damage. Apparently, some phones don’t enjoy the pool time and beach vacations as much as their owners.…
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(NewsUSA) – Shopping for school supplies isn’t what it used to be. Sure, kids still need notebooks, binders and pens — but they won’t survive without the latest technology either, namely a computer. According to a recent survey commissioned by HP and conducted by Wakefield Research, computers become a significant part of homework assignments for children as young as 10 years old and students aged 6 to 17 spend at least three hours a day on devices with Internet access. However, that much computer use at such a young age raises some concerns among parents. “If your child is about…
(NewsUSA) – When it comes to storing digital music files, people are often confronted with the dilemma of choosing which type of operating platform to use. In many cases, people find themselves stuck in the “i-opoly” — the monopoly-style hold of Apple’s iTunes on digital music — of the digital-media world. Worse yet, users find that their digital music use is limited to certain devices based on their operating systems.Well, this no longer has to be the case.The “cloud” movement has opened a new door to the world of digital music. Having the ability to store your digital files in…
(NewsUSA) – When YouTube first made its Internet debut in 2005, no one could have predicted the global affect it would have for musicians or record labels.Fast-forward to present day, and wannabe recording artists are exploiting the dot.com site to broadcast their music to the world and to get noticed by record companies.One case in point is Euro dance artist Abie Flinstone, a 19-year-old wunderkind from Lommel, Belgium, who has been likened to an Asian female Eminem and has used YouTube to her advantage.For her efforts and marketing acumen, Flinstone’s reward is that she has been signed by New York-based…
(NewsUSA) – A lighting switch is just a switch, right? As it turns out, not really. Technology is changing the smallest details in your home — switches, controls and dimmers — to make daily life more beautiful and more functional. The American Lighting Association (ALA) details advances in lighting switches. New Bulbs Equal New Switches If you have decided to embrace the energy-smart world that is LED or CFL lightbulbs, there is something that might be hindering your use of them: your traditional lighting controls. “Traditional lighting controls don’t work very well with the new bulbs,” says Erik Anderson, national…
(NewsUSA) – If you’re like most people, you have at least one gadget lover on your holiday gift list. That one person that craves “the next big thing,” and short of that, nothing else will do. That would be fine, if you had an inkling of what that meant. “Many people tend to look at technology gifts as a long-term investment,” says Emmy Award-winning Tech and Trends reporter Brett Larson, and host of KillerApps.tv. “It’s important to look for items that you will use frequently.” Here are five “Killer Apps” to consider for the techie in your life: * LG…
(NewsUSA) – Tech is a growing trend for gift buying, and this year is expected to be at an all-time high. Tech and Trends personality Mitch English visited TV stations around the country with some of his top holiday picks. “I think there is something magical behind technology. It should be fun, helpful and slightly amazing,” says English. Some of the hot holiday gifts on his list include: For the home. One great gadget for the home is the Dyson Hard. It’s engineered for cleaning hard floors like wood and tile. It’s the only vacuum cleaner that combines powerful suction…
(NewsUSA) – Looking to stretch your dollars this holiday shopping season? We’re not talking anything as gauche as pretending you’ll be out of town so you can buy everyone’s presents at after-Christmas sales. No, we’re talking ways to get more bang out of the bucks you do spend on holiday-related items. With the National Retail Federation reporting that the average shopper will spend nearly $750 on holiday-related items, every little bit of saving can help. Here are some ideas you may not have thought of: * Download retailers’ discount apps/newsletters. Many retailers now offer special mobile apps that you can…
(NewsUSA) – With the holiday season ramping up, there’s no better time to take a break, relax and recharge. Why not unwind by catching up on all your favorite books? Whether you are looking to read by the fireplace or while traveling to your holiday destination, or spending time with friends and family, companies such as Kobo have a wide range of options to keep you reading on the go. No matter what stage of life you may find yourself in, there’s something to suit any taste or preference. Going through your 20s can be trying. You have just left…
(NewsUSA) – It’s been said that, “Home is where the heart is.” While this sentiment may be true, that home could also be making you sick. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend on average about 90 percent or more of their time indoors, where pollutant levels may be two to five times (and possibly more than 100 times) as high as the levels outdoors. “Most of us don’t think about it, because we cannot see the pollution, and sometimes we can’t smell it,” says a representative for the American Lung Association in Orange County, Calif. Which is…