You know I can appreciate an app that helps me entertain my guests and mix a few wicked drinks in the process, but boozing it up with your pals is not strictly for the iPhone set. Got an Android phone? Then you're in luck — 1001 Cocktails is the app you need to stay on top of the mixed drinks. Coming with (wait for it) 1001 recipes for any kind of cocktail you can imagine, you'll always be Read more

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and Jo Aaron is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Mommy Brain blog. While innocently looking for a restaurant suggestion online the other day, I stumbled across an anti-parent, anti-child blog entry that just annoyed me. It was an angry (and narrow-minded, in my opinion) piece about how awful it is when this particular person has to dine with Read more

We all have our weaknesses, and yours may be a Starbucks addiction or even an avid book reading habit. Although we advocate saving, we're also a big fan of being able to indulge on occasion. After all, if you keep denying yourself, it might be counterintuitive because you may end up buying on impulse. Here are some ways you can still enjoy your favorite purchases, yet save at the same Read more

At long last, Instagram for Android is available for download in Google Play. The free app brings the same cool filters you've seen on the iPhone, a huge community of on-the-go photographers, and instant sharing to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Foursquare, with Flickr coming very soon. You'll need Android 2.2 to operate, so what are you waiting for — download it now and don't forget to share Read more

Google introduced Google Play today, which wirelessly syncs and stores all of your music, movies, apps, and ebooks that you buy from the Android market, Google Music, and the Google eBookstore across numerous devices. Google Play will make it insanely simple to streamline your media experience. For example, you can start a book on your Android tablet and pick up where you left off via your phone, Read more

Cinemagraphs are more than just GIFs; they're a stunning blend of image and movement. You can make your own thanks to this tutorial by Photojojo, or go the easy route by downloading an app. The latest to hit the iTunes app store is Cinemagram ($2), and it comes with some cool features to make awesome Cinemagraphs on the go. Unlike other apps, you can pinch and zoom to select the area to animate Read more

Is getting fit one of your New Year's resolutions for the coming year? Whether you're just diving into a new regimen or need a better way to track your workouts, you'll love the new MotoACTV fitness tracker from Motorola. Released in November, the MotoACTV promises to be your constant fitness companion, and with good reason. It can track calories burned, pace, speed, steps taken, and GPS route Read more

Still debating whether or not to spring for the new iPhone 4S tomorrow? While it does come with some shiny new hardware (and software) inside, not everyone will benefit from an upgrade. Debate no more — here, the pros and cons of the new smartphone, complete with a verdict on who should buy it and who should skip it. Pros New camera — The 8MP camera with simple editing features (crop, Read more