Tech that can make you itch

While most associate a nickel allergy with earrings, piercings or zippers, more tech companies are coming under attack for their use of particular metals that interact with our skin. According to the Associated Press one of the most popular tablets on the market, the iPad, may contain nickel, one of the most common allergy-inducing metals. According … Read more

Embark on an adventure this summer w/ these apps

Summer vacation is here, so it’s time to take out your smartphone and download a handy app to help with your travel planning. The AZTB team has complied a list of a few apps that we think will help an ordinary family embark on an extraordinary vacation. Trover Trover, an extraordinary social photo community for … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru- World Cup Edition

Its here, the FIFA World Cup. Held every four years, this worldwide sporting event brings millions of fans together for a month long of soccer matches. AZTB has found some gadgets, that we think will be great for the soccer fanatic.      Global Fan Collection Mice By Logitech With the 2014 World Cup well … Read more

Startup Storybyte raises $125K – app helps you take the effort out of storytelling

I take tons of photos. Some I Tweet and some I Instagram. But right now, I have over 1,000 that are just sitting in my phone that I’ve completely forgotten about. Sound familiar? For startup Storybyte, they’ve created a new app that will take those photos from the deep, dark depths of your phone’s album and effortlessly turn … Read more

Summer lovin' had me a blast with these dating apps

Dating – easy or not – we all have our rituals. Some try new activities, go to networking events, log online or giving in to the latest trend of dating apps to find that special someone. While these social dating apps are dime-a-dozen, there are a few that stand out from the crowd. Grouper The Grouper app brings together … Read more

Google's Android Wear released today on LG G and Samsung Gear

At the Google I/O 2014 developer conference, David Singleton, director of engineering for Google showcased Android Wear, Google’s software for smartwatches. According to the IDTechex report, wearables are projected to be the dominant sector of tech, especially in North America, and the industry is expected to spend over $14 billion in 2014 and $70 billion … Read more

OnPik – new social media app embeds tweets into photos

OnPik, a new mobile app and social networking community, announced availability in public beta on Android in the Google Play Store and at www.onpik.com. In its first release, OnPik allows consumers to view, create, share and communicate about Tweets embossed on photos. OnPik delivers additional context, creativity, and personalization to Tweets, fostering increased viral reach … Read more

Beat summer boredom with a bunny, a buffoon and balloons

School’s out for the summer which means family outings and long trips in the car are already scheduled for the rest of the season. Luckily, iPhones come to the rescue to make the car’s backseat more bearable for your little ones. If you’re looking for another game to add to their arsenal, there’s a new … Read more

Last minute Father's Day tech savvy gadgets – video

Still looking for that last minute gift for dad? I’ve got a few suggestions for the tech savvy dad on-the-go.  We have all these gadgets and more on our Gadget for the Guru section. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKtEbFzmEmI&list=UU7bzyiijcVHA8JwuIL15mxQ&feature=share[/youtube] Portable power – for the dad with the mobile devices, portable power is a must have. Some of the devices … Read more

TASER adds industry veteran Bret Taylor to Board of Directors

TASER International announced that Bret Taylor, the co-creator of Google Maps, CEO of Friendfeed, CTO of Facebook, and is now CEO of Quip, will be joining its Board of Directors. He brings extensive technology experience to the Company as TASER and its business unit EVIDENCE.com looks to accelerate growth in the wearable camera and cloud … Read more