Watch Out Siri, Here Comes a New Voice-Recognition Software: Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Siri’s got something to worry about these days, in the form of a new voice-recognition tool called Dragon. The Dragon software which debuted its beta app for Android today was developed by Nuance Communications to provide users with voice-activate text sending, call placing, appointment setting,…
Microsoft Unleashes Skype for Windows 8
The countdown is dwindling…in only 4 days, Windows 8 will be available for purchase. Just in time for the celebratory event, Microsoft has released a Skype that is customized for the new 8 system. The new version of Skype has a similar look and feel as other apps on Windows 8 – meaning, users can…
Amiigo: Smarter than the Average Fitness App
Couch potatoes are running out of excuses to keep themselves planted into those cushions much longer. There’s a marathon going on in which thousands of companies are racing to develop the best fitness app. From MyFitnessPal to Endomondo and GAIN Fitness (and then there are the gizmos, too, like…
Trade in Clothing Catalogs for this New Shopping App
Twisting onto the social network is Swirl, a personal shopping app that helps users find stylish additions to their wardrobes with the assistance of popular social sites like Pinterest and Facebook – and exclusive deals and discounts. Shoppers can now view the most popular “clips”, which is Swirl’s…
Tips for Holiday Tech-toy Shopping (No, it's Not too Early)
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – and you know what that means: it’s gadget-buying time! But holiday gift-giving in the digital age is not always so easy – nor is it easy for those on the receiving end, either. Tech devices these days are so intricate, that many people who receive them…
Is Apple Maps a Cartographer's Nightmare?
It didn’t take long for users to report some serious glitches with the new iOS 6 which come stuffed with a slew of new features like Facebook integration. However, one new feature, Apple Maps, may mark a major oopsy-daisy for the company. With the iPhone 5 set to hit shelves tomorrow, this is…
Airbridge: For Connecting Your Devices Wirelessly
There has recently been launched a new Kickstarter project called Airbridge that could very well turn many a tech-fanactic’s dream into reality. The endeavor has the potential of having your television mirror exactly what you are seeing on you iPad without having to connect the two devices…
Students: Save Big on Books at these Sites
The new school year is just around the corner. And for many university-goers this translates into the upcoming obligation to shell out loads of your - or your parents - cash for school supplies including a trendy new book bag, maybe a scientific calculator, but most importantly, those…
Facebook and CNN Create 'I'm Voting' App Just in Time for Election Day
Wearing your political heart on your Facebook sleeve just got a whole lot easier (as if it weren’t easy enough), thanks to a new app courtesy of Facebook and CNN. With the app, Facebook users need only click here and there a few times in order to broadcast their standpoints on candidates and every…
Order a Taxi with Your Smartphone
One of the pros about living in New York City – and most metropolises in general – is how easy it is to get around. Even if you’ve got to travel far, in an urban setting there’s usually a way to get from point A to point B with little effort by means of public transportation in the form of a bus,…