Girl Gets Geeky: Problems Wearable Technology
The problem with wearable technology, such as the Jawbone UP that I am trying out right now (review and comparison to the Nike Fuelband to come in the future), is that it doesn’t always match my style....
View ArticleGirl Gets Geeky: Wearable Technology is Cool, but Not Stylish Enough
The idea of tracking how much I move and sleep, keeping up with my heart rate and blood pressure, and being able to share that info if I choose, is appealing to my inner geek. Though I don’t know what...
View ArticleVideo: A Really Boring One
I am trying to learn how to use my GoPro camera better and how to use Final Cut Pro, so I’ve been doing a little experimenting. A couple of weeks ago, I set up my GoPro on a Gorilla Pod tripod attached...
View ArticleGirl Gets Geeky: @LittleRockSW = Life-Changing Experience
Last weekend, I participated in the first Startup Weekend Little Rock, and my first Startup Weekend ever. I joined this event with some trepidation: I am a bit of an introvert and I knew this was...
View ArticleThe Value of TED
I’ve recently discovered that too many people I know are unfamiliar with TED videos and the knowledge and inspiration they convey to viewers in 18 minutes or less. If you don’t know TED, go there now...
View ArticleGirl Gets Geeky: I'm Learning to Code
I am learning to code. I can’t prove it yet, because I am still learning. And part of the reason I am writing this is because by putting it out there I will feel an obligation to continue my education...
View ArticleVideo: KATV Interview on Digital Trends
This morning I sat down with Chris Kane at KATV to talk about some of the latest digital trends: crowdfunding and short-form video. Watch the discussion here: KATV – Breaking News, Weather and...
View ArticleFavorite App of the Week: BarkCam by BarkBox
Rarely do I download an app and use it more than a few days or a couple of times before its novelty expires. I thought that BarkCam by BarkBox would be one of those apps. But given the fact that I...
View ArticleI Take My Handbags Seriously
I don’t think I am alone in my search for the perfect travel bag. For the last 15 years, I have traveled for work and have purchased countless bags to hold my personal essentials plus work needs...
View ArticleThe iPhone Case I Have Used Longest
I used to change iPhone cases to match my outfits each day. Until I found this one. It does not stand out and is not too flashy; instead I think it adds subtle style and personality to my phone. I...
View ArticleThe Phone Will Rule Black Friday
Fighting to get in the door of a large retailer on Black Friday is no longer necessary to get the best deals. Now shopping happens in micro-moments on mobile devices in between physical locations and...
View ArticleReddit 101
Earlier this week, I visited with KATV about Reddit, what it is, how to use and whether your kids should use it. Key Things To Know About Reddit It is an online community forum: anyone can post...
View ArticleAlexa: My New Best Friend
One evening, admittedly after a few glasses of wine, my husband and I saw a commercial for the Amazon Echo. We were so intrigued, I purchased it from my phone right then and promptly forgot about it....
View ArticleStop Freaking Out About Instagram Changes
Was your Instagram feed flooded with people and brands begging you to “turn on notifications” so you don’t miss a single post when Instagram implements an algorithm to determine what images to show and...
View ArticleMy New Water Bottle
If a product has a mobile app that works with it, I will probably buy it. Smoke detectors, doorbells, board games, watches — I have them all and love interacting with them through my phone. The latest...
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