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Save $ on Groceries
Save $ on Groceries
Save $ on Groceries
For most of us, the hardest thing about using coupons is REMEMBERING them when we go to the store.  But with smartphone apps, you don't have to.  Here are six new apps to help you save money on groceries, and almost all of them work for both the Droid and the iPhone.
5 Black Friday Apps to Help You Survive the Crowds
5 Black Friday Apps to Help You Survive the Crowds
5 Black Friday Apps to Help You Survive the Crowds
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Are you pumped for the earlier Black Friday hours? Well, even if you're not, many people are, and that means crowds of clawing and elbowing customers will be looking for the best deals. Whether you're a seasoned Black Friday shopper or someone venturing out into the retail wilderness for the first time, you can save some hair pulling by letting your smart phone do mos
New Heart-Monitoring Device for Smartphones Could Save Your Life
New Heart-Monitoring Device for Smartphones Could Save Your Life
New Heart-Monitoring Device for Smartphones Could Save Your Life
Swiss researchers say new technology that interacts with smartphones could revolutionize the treatment of heart patients. The device in question consists of four electrode sensors attached to the skin and linked to a radio module and computer chip that clips onto a patient’s belt. Data from the device is sent to a smartphone and can be viewed in real-time for up to 150 hours on a single charge. An
Hipmunk Android Travel App Sorts Flight Options by ‘Agony’ [VIDEO]
Hipmunk Android Travel App Sorts Flight Options by ‘Agony’ [VIDEO]
Hipmunk Android Travel App Sorts Flight Options by ‘Agony’ [VIDEO]
Even people who really enjoy traveling will tell you not all flights are created equal, and that’s where a new Android app called Hipmunk can help. Designed as an alternative to traditional flight search sites, Hipmunk’s developers say it “doesn’t just show you the cheapest flight first — the app instead sorts by ‘agony,’ which incorporates important factors like how long you’ll be traveling and h