Smartphones have become a part of our lives and so have the apps that come with them. Whether you use apps for productivity, creativity, social sharing or just for fun, just how safe are they? Many apps can access and use our personal data without our knowledge or permission. So, what can we … [Read more...]
What Are Your Kids Up To On Social Media?
Back in the summer last fall I was introduced to a new app called VISR. It's an app designed to help families keep a respectful eye on their kids' social media usage. I know what you're thinking... there are lots of options out there. This is different and it's a way for parents to keep tabs and … [Read more...]
The Humblebrag Is The New Selfie
A new study conducted by Virgin Mobile Canada and Vision Critical revealed that 50% of Canadians "humblebrag" on social media. And yes, the term is officially in the Oxford Dictionary. This made me literally laugh out loud... I was in taxi, too! A humblebrag is defined in the dictionary as "an … [Read more...]
Why Wattpad Should Be Your Go-To For The Latest Reads
Have you heard of Wattpad? Over the last few years, the self-publishing site and app have been growing with authors, famous or otherwise, from around the world taking to this sharing platform. Since its launch in 2006, the Toronto-based site now offers readers millions of books available for FREE … [Read more...]
Be A Little Selfish And Tell Your Own Story
I admit that over the past couple of weeks I committed to giving myself a bit of a breather after the kids went back to school. It's not that easy but there were things I wanted to take care of. I had spent a day writing thank you cards, cleaned up the home office, had a few coffee dates with … [Read more...]
How Teens Are Using Social Media To Do Good
It's pretty common that we here about stories of kids on social media but for the most part we don't often see headlines about kids who are on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram for the good! That's right FOR. THE. GOOD. I was invited to join over 50 students at … [Read more...]
Samsung Aims To Help Families Living With Autism With “Look at Me” Project
For families living with autism, connecting with children can sometimes be challenging. On top of daily routines, occasions like the holiday season or getting ready for birthday party can be overwhelming for some. With these families in mind, a new app has been created. Developed by Samsung, … [Read more...]
What Did We Google The Most In 2014?
Google is very much part of our daily lives. Both a noun and a verb, it's a way to launch our research into everyday inquiries from how to make those perfect cookies to helping our kids with their homework. It's used worldwide and in 2014 we searched trillions of times. So, what did we search the … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide for the Little Gamers
It's an exciting time of year and many consumers will be including electronics/games as gifts over the holiday season. If you have little gamers making their wishlists, you'll probably see one of more of these titles on their wish list. We've had a chance to test out a few new titles over the past … [Read more...]
Make Holiday Shopping A Breeze With These Apps
Holiday shopping can be stressful for some of us. Stepping into my nearby mall on any given weekend requires careful planning on my part. It's not a time to browse with a latte in hand, if you know what I mean! I definitely have a budget in mind for each person on my list. I've done my research and … [Read more...]
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