This week I finally spent some quality time with Duolingo. Launched back in 2011, Duolingo is a free language learning app that has generated a lot of buzz. I’ve heard a lot about Duolingo from friends and other bloggers, and I’ve been interested in language learning ever since I spent a summer in Japan as a teenager. I never did learn
If you’re interested in finding ways to save money (I’m going to take an uneducated guess and say that the vast majority of us are), the best place to start is to know where your money is going.Tracking expenses can be difficult though, especially when you’re living the busy lifestyle of a millennial or a
There are a lot of apps for taking notes on your smartphone, but Google Keep manages to stand out because of its simple, clean interface and a few cool features. There are three things people like doing most with their smartphones: 1) selfies; 2) tweeting while on the toilet; and 3) taking notes. With the first two already being
If you’re anything like me, sometimes a few things get… forgotten.My iPhone can be my lifesaver.Apple gave us Siri, but she’s not much more than a nifty toy.Other companies have come to our rescue thankfully. Numerous Life’s most important numbers available at a glance – this is what the app creators call it.This newly redesigned app
Simple, Uber, and HotelTonight are 3 of my favorite companies (and apps) that are clearly ahead of their time. I believe that each one is a perfect example of “how everything will be done” in our hyper-connected future. I’m excited for the day when everything will work as smoothly and friction-free as the experiences I’ve
While the lens on the iPhone leaves much to be desired as far as picture quality goes, it has been getting better for every new generation of the iPhone, especially the iPhone 4s. While there are plenty of devices & attachments on the market for making your iPhone that make it into a zoom lens or specialty
There are a ton of articles already out there about “best travel apps” but a lot of those are written from the “hey, wouldn’t this be nice” perspective. Which is definitely not the same as “I tested this shit out living on the road for over 2 years and actually found what was useful” perspective.
I always like to keep a backup of my information and photos that I post to other sites/platforms. Now that Instagram has been bought by Facebook I wanted to find a solution to export my Instagrams – just to have them backed up – I still use and love Instagram (hey, if you’re also on
When Ashley and I spent our first few nights in Montreal last summer, I remember how impressed I was with all the kickass graffiti that was up and down Rue Saint-Denis (and the rest of the city). Here are a few of my Instagrams: Earlier today I ran across 2 iPhone apps that will help