(NewsUSA) – With the holidays upon us, trimming household expenses can free up extra cash to maximize your gift-giving budget. One place where you may not realize there are huge savings to be had is with your wireless bill. According to mobile phone analytics company Validas, 80 percent of Americans overspend on their monthly wireless bill by an average of $200 annually. That’s some significant savings you can apply to holiday shopping and throughout the year. To make the most of your wireless service, and put some money back in your pocket for gift giving for the holidays, birthdays, anniversaries…
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(NewsUSA) – Amid excitement over 3D printing, there is caution. According to experts, safety and reliability standards and mandates will need to be developed and implemented for products that can be churned out on a whim. Technical education and training will likely be impacted. Legal issues pertaining to ownership, patent protection, trademarks and copyrights and credentials for individuals using the technology will need to be resolved before 3D printing reaches new levels and new frontiers. In the U.S. and elsewhere, the 3D printer is enabling a “maker movement,” as an increasing number of people apply the technology to their daily…
(NewsUSA) – If you’re reading this story, that probably means you’re a concerned parent who wouldn’t dream of buying your 8-year-old the new “Battlefield 4” video game for the holidays, no matter how many hissy fits are thrown. But let’s face it, you’ve also got a zillion other things on your mind right now — how’s that work deadline coming? — and not every title is so obviously age-inappropriate. What to do? Well, first, remember the reason most kids enjoy playing video games is a positive one. “When kids are asked, in focus groups and surveys, what they like about…
(NewsUSA) – With the holiday season upon us, the latest cell phones and tablets are sure to be at the top of most kids’ gift lists. Let’s face it: they’ll use these gifts to keep up and connect with their friends on sites like Instagram, Twitter and SnapChat. While these devices make it easier for parents to stay connected with their children wherever they go, they can also make it easier for children and teens to be exposed to serious issues like sexting and cyberbullying. According to the i-SAFE foundation, more than 25 percent of adolescents and teens have been…
(NewsUSA) – Feeling like you haven’t had this much trouble making a decision since Leno and Letterman first went head-to-head? That’s okay, the debut of the new Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles — conveniently just in time for the holidays — means countless people just like you are also debating which to buy for the very psyched gamers in their families. Both represent a big leap in graphics, speed and intelligent personalization. Both have tons of games sure to please. That said, a Forbes reviewer was dead-on when he wrote: “Both consoles are going to appeal to different gamers.”…
(NewsUSA) – Trying to find that perfect holiday gift for friends or family who have everything can be a daunting task. If they’re a techie, the job can be even more difficult. “Tech is growing more popular every year,” says Emmy Award-winning Tech and Trends reporter Brett Larson, and host of KillerApps.TV. “Do your research online for not only the best price, but look for product reviews as well to make sure it fits your needs.” Here are five must-have “Killer Apps” to place on your gift list this holiday season: * Keep in touch. The VTech Inno Tab 3S…
(NewsUSA) – What can be more meaningful than a gift that will not only wow a special person in your life, but will also encourage positive change? This year, think beyond the traditional with these unique and inspirational ideas. For Expanding Your Horizons. Inspire someone special by taking them on an international trip. Currently, Turkish Airlines (www.turkishairlines.com) offers round-trip fares to Istanbul from $539 to $759 out of Washington, D.C., Chicago, Houston, New York and Los Angeles. (Prices vary depending on the city of departure.) The airline, recently voted Europe’s Best Airline for the third year in a row, travels…
(NewsUSA) – The latest victory in the Myriad Genetics case in Australia, allowing Myriad Genetics to patent isolated DNA, has sparked new debate over the development of new drugs to treat cancer. At the forefront of a grass roots movement in this debate is Viratech Corp. (OTC: VIRA), which claims to have the first open source biotech research and development platform, designed to bring open source development to the biotech industry — something that the software industry has enjoyed and which many attribute to the current IT explosion. Popular products such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Android and the Apache…
(NewsUSA) – Great technology is finally hitting one of its long-awaited frontiers, the $500 billion home improvement market. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, when faced with a choice, many homeowners decide to improve their homes rather than move. Yet, the toughest choice isn’t whether to spend $2,500 on a bathroom remodel or $5,000 on a kitchen update. No, the most difficult decision is choosing which professionals to hire. After all, the wrong specialist can cost much more in the long run. Over the past decade, the Internet has made it easier for homeowners to research potential hires. The truth…
(NewsUSA) – The traditional landline, a phone system distributed via a network of copper wire, exists 130 years after it was first introduced. While cell phone usage is almost ubiquitous (The Wireless Association claims there are 326 million wireless devices in use today, a number akin to 102 percent of the U.S. population), a market for the traditional home phone line remains.According to major telecom companies, there are no plans to change technologies for the majority of their copper customers. While the use of landlines has dropped precipitously — by the end of the year, an estimated only one in…