NFC, or near-field communications, is a hardware feature that has been built into most Android phones for the last four years. It’s essentially a low-power data connection that can be used to initiate a quick command by bringing your device within range of a compatible receiver, be it tap-and-pay with Google Wallet, a file transfer via Android Beam, or a Tasker profile triggered by a specific NFC tag.

That last example has quite a few practical implementations. NFC tags can be purchased for less than a dollar each, and when combined with an automation app, can trigger a series of events on… more

Wearables were everywhere at CES 2015… you literally couldn’t walk 10 feet without seeing some new and innovative device. Among the sleep, fitness, dog, and baby wearables, we came across one with a different, more important purpose—the Linx IAS injury prevention headband.
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Created by BlackBox Biometrics, the Linx IAS (Impact Assessment System) headband and its companion app for Android and iOS, can provide athletes, parents, coaches, and sports organizations with real-time data and analysis of impact-related head injuries. And it all starts… more

Each morning, we spend a significant portion of our time staring into the mirror. From choosing clothes and accessories to perfecting our hair, we try to make ourselves attractive. Yet catching others’ attention doesn’t have to rely on preening and primping. There’s some truth to the maxim of beauty in confidence—all you need to make yourself more attractive is spray on your favorite scent.

Your Nose Is the Best Judge

We all have our favorite scents—and often wear them to make ourselves more appealing to others. But does this smelly method of catching others’ attention really work?

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Korean electronics giant LG maintained a large presence at CES 2015. While their TVs and home appliances were heavily showcased, my interest was primarily on one device—the new LG G Flex 2 Android phone.
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The successor to the original G Flex and next-in-line after the LG G3, the G Flex 2 sports impressive specs, including a Snapdragon 810 processor, either 2GB RAM (on the 16GB model) or 3GB of RAM (on the 32GB model), expandable storage with microSD card support, a massive 3000mAh battery (with fast charging), and 13-megapixel rear camera with… more

In the weeks before Apple officially released iOS 8, consumers were abuzz over rumors that a new feature would password-protect your photos and text messages from prying eyes. Unfortunately, this ended up being untrue, though we did cover some alternatives to protecting your important information using some built-in features and a third-party app. Now, there’s a new iOS app that can do it all.

Keeply, from Gasper Cvenkel, takes privacy to another level by PIN-protecting your photos, videos, log-in credentials, credit card numbers, and more, all in one beautifully designed app. Not only that… more