Texting while walking, is it safe?
We all know the dangers of texting while driving, but what about texting while walking? New York filmmaker Casey Neistat addresses the topic of texting while walking in a short film he made, which was posted on the New York ...

Gadget Review: In where I use a GPS tracking device, on purpose
If anyone would have asked me to test out a GPS tracking device a few years ago, I would have laughed in their faces. But not before quickly running home to check for hidden surveillance devices, and then possibly relocating ...

Texas wildfire information: Online maps & NASA video of fires
If you are trying to keep up with the devastating wildfires affecting Texas, here are a few sources that may help. NASA has video of the fires, taken from the International Space Station: Texas Forest Service - Interactive Fire Activity ...

The Google Effect: Changing our memory?
Can't remember the capital of Vermont? Just Google it. How many times have you learned a certain fact or received information, but didn't really take the time to store it in your memory bank? You may think, "Whatever. I can ...

Netflix announces price changes
 If you are a current Netflix customer, prepare for some changes. Today the company announced new pricing plans, separating the plans into DVD-only and streaming-only plans. If you are currently a subscriber to Netflix's $9.99 a month membership which ...

Tech bytes: Free online access to Consumer Reports, iPhone 5 orders in for Sept.
 Thinking of making a major purchase and want to do some research before you take the plunge? Well today is your day. Consumer Reports is offering 24 hours worth of free access to ConsumerReports.org. Once you sign up (name, ...

Tech bytes: Apple selling unlocked iPhone 4, Google can track your phone, total lunar eclipse online
It's hot out there! But here are some links that hopefully you can read while indoors, with the AC on full blast. Apple starts selling unlocked iPhone 4 - Looking for an unlocked iPhone 4? Apple has started selling them ...

Lunchtime diversion: Play a chord on Google's homepage
 If you have some free time today, and haven't seen it yet, be sure to browse on over to Google's homepage and check out their latest Doodle in honor of the legendary musician, Les Paul. You will see an ...

Tech bytes: Video game from the 1940s, iPhone 5 rumors and a new Nook
 Could it be possible that the next iPhone will have a curved glass display? There has been a fair amount of buzz on the iPhone 5, and the latest being circulated around the supply chain in Taiwan is that ...

Now you can play Angry Birds on the web!
 For those of you who can't get enough of the Angry Birds game on your mobile device, today is your day. The game is now available to play on the Chrome web browser. Today at the Google I/O developer ...