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"Candy Crush Saga" Addiction – How Much Money Have You Spent On This Game? – POLL

Sean McMaster — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:26:07 +0000

“Candy Crush”. Man, this App is sweeping the nation. As of right now it is the number one downloaded App and is the number one Facebook App. Why? It is very addicting. Almost everywhere you go these days you can find people talking about it, and asking each other, “What Level are you?” I wont [...]

AP Twitter Hack Shakes Stock Market, Alphabet Animals App and More – Tech Talk

Richie Phillips — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:43:24 +0000

There are so many internet hacks and scams going on lately it’s hard to keep up. Check this one out- this is scary! But I’ll calm you down with a cute app for kids and more This hacker thing is really getting out of hand. According to the Huffington Post, these slimeballs got onto the [...]

How Do You Print Wirelessly From Your iPad? Is The Desktop Computer Dead? – Tech Talk

Richie Phillips — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:20:11 +0000

Let’s cover these topics in reverse order, shall we? Is the old desktop computer now a thing of the past? Very well could be. Let’s talk tech.. Boy, I can remember not too long ago when you’d want to dump your old PC and get the most up-to-date powerhouse of a desktop you could [...]

Facebook Now Has A Phone, Plus Must Have Grocery Shopping Apps – Tech Talk [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:03:07 +0000

Just when you thought there weren’t enough cellphone choices out there comes a brand new contestant – the Facebook Phone It’s really called the HTC First, and it IS a first, for sure. According to the L.A. Times, although Facebook didn’t make the phone, it will be pre-installed with it on there. Instead of getting [...]

Google Nose, Consumer iPad Warning, Free Apps – Tech Talk

Richie Phillips — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:31:20 +0000

Move over Google Glasses – now there’s Google Nose. And speaking of noses, can you smell a scam when it’s right in front of you – like in a Walmart for instance? Welcome to Tech Talk- Google is into EVERYTHING these days. I can’t believe how they are now invading our senses, one at a [...]

Woman Sending Funny Pictures From Stolen iPad, Croods Game App and more- Tech Talk [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:34:27 +0000

A very bizarre story about a stolen iPad leads this week’s tech talk, and we also explore an app for those of you who would rather play games than face reality – plus your question for your one stop technology shop – Computer Renaissance in Latham. What happens when your iPad gets stolen and to make [...]

Apps To Make Shopping And Cooking Dinner More Fun – Tech Talk

Sean McMaster — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:38:15 +0000

Today I had the distinct honor of filling in for Richie with "Tech Talk", if you are unaware it is a feature we do every Wednesday at 7:20 am in which we try to find ways that technology can help you in your everyday life. This week , I tried to find a couple of fun "Apps" that you could try and maybe even make things more fun if not easier for you.

Great App To Keep Track Of Restaurants, Plus Your Questions – Tech Talk

Richie Phillips — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:34:04 +0000

On this week’s tech talk we will tackle everyone’s favoritist subject – food! I have a great food app, and a fantastic piece of food related gadgetry to boot. Are you ready to get your geek on? Here we go Let’s say you have a million recipes on your tablet and you want to refer [...]

It's Apps For The Ladies Week – Tech Talk

Richie Phillips — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:32:14 +0000

Ladies – I’m working for you here. You’re very busy people – juggling work, family, and maybe some fun in between. You need ways to organize it all, and your handy dandy smart phone can help with the right app. I’ve got 3 for you. Clockin - let’s say you are paid by the hour to [...]

Big TV News at CES, Plus Top Apps for Working Moms and your Questions – Tech Talk

Richie Phillips — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:07:06 +0000

Big TV news (and I mean that literally) is being unveiled in Las Vegas this week at the Consumer Electronics show. You wouldn’t believe the size of this TV! Also, a great couple of apps for your hard working mothers out there (maybe I should rephrase that) It’s an 84 inch 4k Television! 4k basically [...]

iFeast Is A Great iPhone App For Thankgsgiving Chefs-Tech Talk [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:46:13 +0000

Are you the frantic type when it comes to getting everything ready for Thanksgiving? Are you bored with your recipes and looking for something unique this year? Ok- everyone say it at the same time- “There’s an app for that“ Here’s the audio from today’s Tech Talk. Some of this refers to other posts. [...]

Stupid Passwords, Even Stupider Apps, and Very Smart Questions For Computer Renaissance – Tech Talk

Richie Phillips — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:10:34 +0000

Is your pasword strong? Is it easily hackable! Most are, believe it or not. We’ll count down the stupid ones. I also have a very dumb app that is extremely popular (go figure) and some very intelligent questions for our computer gurus at Computer Renaissance. Let’s do it, shall we? Do any of these passwords [...]

A Toothbrush That Tracks Your Brushing – Tech Talk [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:50:35 +0000

On this week’s tech talk, we have a gadget that brings new meaning to “Big Brother is Watching”. In this case, he’s a dentist.There’s now a new toothbrush that – get this – tracks the way you brush your teeth, sends the information to an app on your smartphone, and can report that to your [...]

One Pic Can Put a Stop To Junk Mail

K. Thor Jensen — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:14:17 +0000

Junk mail? Who even gets mail anymore? If your physical mailbox is still overloaded with pre-Internet spam, there’s now a digital way to put an end to it. Seattle-based tech firm Readabl has introduced their new PaperKarma app that aims to let even the laziest people in the world stop getting unwanted catalogs and mailers. [...]

Dad Shuts Down Teen's Phones While Driving By Creating An App

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:15:58 +0000

Troy Orner is a dad that has 8-year-old triplets. Like most dads, his concern is to keep his children safe. In this case, he’s looking into a high tech future. He knows that the kids will grow up so fast, so he’s created an app that will shut a teenage driver’s phone off while they’re [...]

Angry Birds In Space – FROM Space [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:03:50 +0000

Do you play Angry Birds? According to statistics, you probably do. It’s probably one of the most popular smart phone downloads in history . Well there’s a new version out, and who better to show you it than an actual astronaut? Check out this video It’s mind boggling. Angry Birds, according to The Next Web.com [...]

Can Zombies Help You Stay Fit? There's An App For That [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:15:13 +0000

Don’t blame me for this one. I’m only the messenger, but if you want to exercise and lose weight, what better way than to have the “you know what” scared out of you at the same time using your smartphone. I literally had to read this article twice to understand it. ( I’m a little [...]

Your Music, News, and Weather – Now on radioPup 2.0!

Townsquare Media — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:21 +0000

Have you checked out the new radioPup 2.0? The same mobile app that lets you listen to WGNA anywhere you go now includes the latest posts, videos, and pictures from our website; up-to-date weather forecasts; and commenting with Facebook. The brand-new updates to radioPup 2.0 include: Integrated news, video, photo galleries and audio content [...]

I'm Not At All Addicted To Words With Friends – Parody Song [AUDIO & VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:25:57 +0000

It’s the new board game that’s sweeping the nation. I couldn’t believe this, but my aunt and uncle asked me to play the other day! I had no clue they had ever heard of it. They’re way cooler than I am! But now I’m into it as well – however, I refuse to become hooked. Are you? [...]

Yet Another App To Help You Decide When To Buy!

Richie Phillips — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:13:46 +0000

We’re getting there-the much anticipated (or much dreaded, depending on your point of view) Black Friday. And that begs the question: is Black Friday really the best day to buy everything? Well, here’s a bit of technology to help you decide. It’s called DECIDE.com (genius!) This handy dandy little tool, according to their decide.com website, [...]