What's All the Fuss About Google Glass?

posted by John Biggs 11 hours ago in Technology

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By now you may have heard about something called Google Glass. These things are arguably very cool -- they're a sort of "virtual reality" system for Google/Android devices that lets you speak commands and take pictures with a wink of your eye, and they're one of the hottest gadgets out there. But do they live up to the hype?

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5 Ways Moms Can Use Google to Keep Their Kids Safe Online

posted by Linda Sharps Yesterday at 2:12 PM in Technology

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I just managed to completely freak myself out by glancing at my first grader's calendar, because exactly who authorized the last day of school to be in less than THREE WEEKS AWAY? Oh god, summer break's almost here. Sun, fun, and many hours of "YOU GUYS NEED TO PIPE DOWN I'M TRYING TO WORK!!!"

If this summer's anything like last year, we'll manage to figure out a precarious balance between activities and downtime and deadlines -- and I'm sure in addition to the wholesome outdoors and sunshine, my boys will be getting some screen time. They're not quite at the Internet-using age yet, but if your kids will be doing more than their usual amount of web surfing this summer, I've got 5 handy (and free!) Google tools specifically aimed at helping parents keep their kids safe while they're online.

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7 Ways to Take an Awesome Instagram Photo

posted by Nicole Fabian-Weber Wednesday at 9:15 AM in Technology

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Instagram photos are all the rage these days. If you don't have the app, you seriously need to get it, because it's awe-some. You can make a boring old ice cream cone look like a work of art. Or yourself look like a supermodel (filters!). It's, in my opinion, the best form of social media, and everyone needs to be using it.

Now. Despite Instagram's ability to make the totally mundane sublime, there still are ways to kick your photos up a notch. Here are 7 ways to make a good Instagram photo great.

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8 Things You Should Never Do Online

posted by Nicole Fabian-Weber Monday at 10:34 AM in Technology

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Most of us use the Internet day in, day out, not putting too much thought into what we're doing. We go online; we do what we need to do out of convenience or sheer desire; and we move on. But there really are certain things we shouldn't willy-nilly do on the Internet, as they could have serious repercussions. I'm not talking about being unfriended on Facebook here. I'm talking about having your identity stolen or bank account wiped out. No bueno.

Here are 8 things you just shouldn't do online.

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Girl Saves Suicidal Teen 3,000 Miles Away After Seeing Alarming Blog Post

posted by April Daniels Hussar Saturday at 3:13 PM in Technology

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When 18-year-old Jackie Rosas of California saw something disturbing on a blog she follows regularly, she didn't just feel worried for a minute, then click over to a new site. Rosas took action, and that helped save the life of a teenager she'd never even met.

It's a pretty amazing story. Rosas was able to help authorities track down the identity of the 16-year-old girl who made a suicidal threat on her Tumblr blog, even though they only knew her first name.

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8 Tips for Taking an Awesome 'Selfie'

posted by Nicole Fabian-Weber May 17 at 9:21 AM in Technology

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It's gross that the word "selfie" even exists, but it does and that's something we're all going to have to deal with/explain to our grandchildren. For those of you lucky enough to not have the faintest idea what a "selfie" is, allow me enlighten you: It's a picture you take of yourself with your phone. They're all the rage these days with the kids.

No, but seriously, even if you didn't know there was a term for it, I'm sure you yourself have taken a selfie. Maybe you posted it to Facebook? Maybe you sent it to a friend? Maybe it's the screensaver on your iPhone? I don't know! But I do know some tips for looking good in a selfie, and I'm happy to share.

Here are 8 tips for looking hot in a selfie.

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6 Dos & Don'ts for Parents Who Are on Facebook (PHOTOS)

posted by Nicole Fabian-Weber May 16 at 12:08 PM in Technology

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There are unwritten rules that everyone ought to abide by when using Facebook (political rants and religious agendas, no thanks!). But that statement rings true doubly for parents. The simple fact is, when you have kids, you just have to be more responsible. I know, it's a bummer sometimes, but hey, you knew this going into parenthood, didn't you?

Here are 6 dos and don'ts for parents who are on Facebook. Happy liking!

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Facebook Makes Breakups Harder -- So Delete Those Memories of Your Ex

posted by Nicole Fabian-Weber May 15 at 9:21 AM in Technology

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Breaking up is hard to do. But with Facebook, Twitter, and an iPhone full of old (filtered) photos, it's even harder. According to a new study, people have a tough time erasing the digital mementos of former flames.

We've all been there. You and What's His Face have decided to end things once and for all -- for real this time -- so you scroll through your contacts, intending to delete his phone number. But when you get there, you just ... don't.

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Laugh Out Loud Skit Shows What Facebook's Constant Changes Would Look Like in Real Life (VIDEO)

posted by Julie Ryan Evans May 14 at 8:46 PM in Technology

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Are you sick of Facebook updating itself? Silly question, of course you are. We all are, because the site forces upon us an endless stream of updates that are supposed to improve the site but just end up pissing us off. That's why this following video "A Facebook Update in Real Life" is so hilarious -- because we can all relate.

In it, the sketch comedy group Extremely Decent shows how the unending updates would play out in real life. We see a Facebook rep come right into a guy's house and start updating and moving things around -- his couch is replaced with a chair, and his TV downsized to accommodate a bookshelf. Then he moves to privacy settings. "Will you stop resetting my privacy settings?!" the poor user begs before Facebook shows him the new privacy door and window, thorough which, of course, all of his "friends" can crawl.

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The Top 10 Cities for Losing Your Cellphone: Do You Live in One of Them?

posted by Nicole Fabian-Weber May 14 at 4:46 PM in Technology

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Cellphones, guys. They're the best, aren't they? Except when we lose them. Then they're the worst. We've then gotta pay for a new one; try to get back all our phone numbers; and if we don't have some sort of cloud, yuck, we've lost all our photos. It's, in a word, balls. So, we've gotta hold on to our phones tight, friends. Especially when we're in one of these cities. According to a new survey, here are the top 10 cities you're most likely to lose your phone in: