Smartphone fun for kids (and parents!)
Life offers no shortage of times when doing adult things requires a patient child. But children and patience don’t really mix too well. The next time you’re waiting for a table at a restaurant, taking...
View ArticleSpring Break apps: Soak up the sun
Spring is just around the corner but the winter blues are still here for a little while longer. If you’re looking into planning a last minute vacation, or if you already have your itinerary down, here...
View ArticleDig into gardening apps
With access to Facebook, Pinterest, Etsy, Twitter, Instagram, and countless other social and entertainment networks in the palm of my hand, it’s easy to get lost in all the tech. But, with warmer...
View ArticleGet schooled on academic apps
The end of the school year can be overwhelming for students. With summer right around the corner, it’s easy to become distracted. The next time you pick up your phone to play whatever game you’re...
View ArticleSummertime app round-up
Sometimes after the 4th of July is over, the summertime blues set in. But don’t despair, there’s still two more solid months of summertime goodness left! To prove it, I’ve rounded up some apps...
View ArticleApps are a pet’s best friend
Pets. Sometimes they can be a huge headache, and a mess to clean up after. We love them anyway because they’re also there for us in ways that humans just simply cannot be. Whether you love felines or...
View ArticleHow to save money on your mobile bill
Auto-bill pay makes taking care of dreaded monthly bills a lot easier to manage. However, if it’s been a while since you’ve seen the full details of what your cell phone plan includes, then listen up!...
View ArticleConnected gifts for everyone on your list
There’s a connected gift for everyone on your list, no matter who they are. Let’s run down some perfect presents for several categories of gift-getters. Tech-gurus, gamers, and purveyors of the latest...
View Article5 fitness apps to fire you up
It’s that time of year again, when many of us are trying to get back into a fitness routine. Now that we’re past January, hopefully you’re still going strong. If not, here are some apps to help get you...
View ArticleHow to make a Best Buy return or exchange
Best Buy’s Blue Shirts do the best we can to narrow down and analyze what the perfect device is for you individually, but we also know that once you hit the ground running and begin using it, there...
View ArticleThe bright style of Crayola ColorStudio HD
The Crayola ColorStudio HD appcessory is a large digital stylus with multi-faceted coloring capabilities. The stylus works in conjunction with the Apple iPad and a corresponding app (Crayola...
View Article4 must-have smartphone shopping apps
You like shopping. You like using your smartphone. These apps bring those two thingstogether beautifully. Fooducate (Free, iOS/Android) Have you ever wandered down a grocery aisle, overwhelmed and...
View ArticleTake flight with 6 top travel apps
Whatever your vacation destination is for the summer, these apps will help you get there. Hipmunk (Free: Android, iOS) Great for: The business traveler or frequent flyer. Hipmunk is just one in a long...
View ArticleBattle of the fitness bands: Fitbit Flex & Jawbone Up
Fitness bands are the pedometers of today. They have become a more advanced, fashion-friendly tech accessory than the obnoxious pager-like devices of the past. These cool accessories do more than track...
View ArticleTry Hulu Plus and Zinio – FREE
Because you are a customer of Best Buy Mobile Specialty stores, (located in nearby malls and shopping centers), we want you to get access to great content offers. So we are sending you home with two...
View ArticleBattle of the Bands (Part II) – Find your Fit
The market for fitness bands seems to exploding, with manufactures improving on their original models and newcomers trying their hand at these hot gadgets. These wearable activity monitors are not the...
View ArticleFitness Bands Comparison Table
Ready to hit the gym, but you’re having trouble choosing on a fitness band? Here’s a quick comparison guide to help you narrow your choices.
View Article4 go-to apps for tracking the Winter Olympics
The Olympics never cease to amaze me. Perhaps it’s because they only come around every two years, or the simple fact that the world’s greatest athletes are gathered together for one phenomenal event....
View ArticleMeet the HTC One (M8)
Despite its confusing name, the new HTC One (M8) packs a punch by combining the best aspects of design and functionality to make an impressive device that stacks up well against its competitors. Specs...
View Article4 Must Have Photo Editing Apps
I don’t know of anyone that regularly carries around a digital camera, even for special events. Not that they’re a lost cause but because smartphones are just easier. Plus, with the ability to edit and...
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