Technology

Calling all foodies … a new restaurant podcast just joined the Atlanta scene.

Before falling back into the usual weekend routine, step out of your comfort zone to discover dining experiences, music venues, events and more with these apps.

There’s no arguing smartphones have become a part of our daily lives. Most would even argue that they play a large role in making life easier.

Atlantans have no shortage of exciting and unique events to attend, but sometimes the options can get overwhelming – and expensive. The app INWEGO is here to give your wallet a break without damaging your social life.

Believe me, I get it – it’s hard to beat that afternoon slump and focus on just about anything some days. You might consider grabbing another cup of coffee or a sweet treat, but maybe the answer is simply taking a breather.

Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.

Parents across America continue to worry about the apps their children and teens download. Here are two apps that can give parents peace of mind.

What do you hope for in the future? Whether it’s implementing more sustainable practices or for low-calorie ice cream to taste good, Google is giving K-12 kids an opportunity to express their hopes and dreams in this year’s Doodle for Google challenge.

In the current digital age, it’s challenging to just step away. Constantly bombarded by calls, emails and texts, the expectation of an instantaneous response no matter the day or time is overwhelming. This perpetual state of urgency takes a toll on one’s physical, mental and social health.

What do a sloth, a waffle and a guide dog all have in common? This isn’t a trick question – they’re part of the 59 (230 if you include skin color and gender variation) new emojis heading to keyboards in 2019.

“I love keeping track of my receipts and organizing them,” said no one ever. That’s why when the star-studded cast of the Expensify commercials came across my screen not once, not twice, but numerous times during the Super Bowl, it caught my attention.

United Way is working with the NFL to help better communities. Together with Atlanta-based Futurus and CMII, the organizations have created a virtual reality (VR) experience, “Call the Play,” for visitors of the NFL’s Super Bowl Experience.

Kroger has unveiled new technology hoping to ease shoppers’ experiences. In the days of Amazon curbside pickup and online shopping, convenience is everything, especially in large cities with mass audiences and limited parking such as Atlanta.

Ever forget where you put the keys, can’t stay focused or get stuck on a problem? We all struggle with these occasionally, but it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t strive to better our brain. Cue Peak, an app that does just that using a combination of neuroscience, technology and fun to keep brain cells active.

As we approach the heaviest shopping period of the year, retailers should be thinking about leveraging their in-store experiences to encourage shopper sharing on social media.

It can be tiring trying to have conversations with family and friends over layers of noise, music and other group conversations. Both Zagat and Consumer Reports surveys have found that excessive noise is the chief complaint among diners.

There’s (finally) a chill in the air, and the leaves are beginning to change color – it’s the perfect time to plan a road trip to the mountains. But if the thought of planning a route, booking hotels and picking activities that everyone will love sounds daunting, I’ve got the app for you.

Digital screen use may be causing negative effects on reading comprehension, attention, memory and cognitive capabilities. When screen reading, the habit is to skim, thereby reducing the time allocated to get the general gist of the content.

Hey, all you copywriters, there’s a new benchmark for speed – 20,000 lines a second.

Like it or not, technology is a gateway to cyberbullying, online predators, gathering of personal information and more. None of which are okay for kids to be exposed to.

To help improve the city’s customer service, the ATL311 Mobile App has arrived. ATL311 is the city’s primary channel for all non-emergency services and information.

It’s back-to-school season and students and parents are making plans for the first day of school. For some students, technology plays a major role.

For years I’ve gotten grief for using a BlackBerry. For me, it’s always been about the keyboard and how best to keep up with 300+ emails a day, especially when out of the office.

Of the estimated 3 million apps for anything and everything, there are bound to be some strange ones.

ChooseATL has launched a first-of-its-kind OTT video streaming platform designed to showcase Atlanta creators, innovators and the like. Titled THEA, the video network allows people across the globe the opportunity to experience Atlanta’s culture in the palm of their hands.

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis has a tool that nobody in the world has right now.

Have you heard? Everything ATL food and beverage is being dished up on the new podcast, Atlanta Foodcast.

It may not replace a visit with a doctor, but the free app Ada may help you get an assessment of your health. Use it to check symptoms you are experiencing by answering interactive questions about your condition.

Is your business getting the most out of its sites, apps and channels? Are you engaging with customers to the best of your ability? If you aren’t using a digital analytics program such as Google Analytics, then chances are you aren’t.

There’s a new way to learn a foreign language that more than 1 million subscribers already know about. The Babbel app for web, iOS and Android was developed by 100 linguists and language experts in Berlin. The goal: Tailor foreign language instruction to the learner’s native tongue, and get students to speak the new language as quickly as possible.