If you're a fan of The Walking Dead, you know that those undead don't just walk — they run. So prepare your bod for a potential World War Z now by lacing up your trainers and downloading Zombies, Run! as soon as it hits the iTunes Store later this month and the Android Market this Spring. This app won't just help you increase jogging speed and endurance. You'll also be immersed in a world where Read more

While there are still months until the Mars Curiosity rover lands on the Red Planet, get your Martian fix with the free Mars Images app for iOS and Android devices. The app lets you browse the latest images from the Opportunity rover, on the planet since 2004. Take a cue from David Bowie and dream of life on Mars with daily refreshes on the rover's planetary explorations. Read more

There's nothing that gets me in the holiday spirit quite like A Charlie Brown Christmas, and now I can get my fix on the go with the Charlie Brown Christmas App for iOS and Android tablets. More than just a storybook, this app lets you interact with the characters and their surroundings (you can actually play the piano right along with Schroeder!), decorate your own Christmas tree, participate in Read more

Heading out to brave the crowds on Black Friday? Don't go it alone. Pack along some willing friends and family members, and load up on these apps that should make your experience much more tolerable. ShopSavvy — Scan a bar code to see if the product you're about to buy is actually discounted. ShopSavvy scans available prices for identical products online and in nearby stores so you can see Read more

With the holiday party season nearly in effect, you can count on dozens of dinner parties and family gatherings. Naturally, these occasions call for a bottle of wine worth celebrating. Whether you're playing host and looking for the right food pairing or searching for the perfect bottle of red as a "thank you" to the hostess, check out our list of apps and gadgets to keep you swishing, sniffing, Read more

If preparing for holiday travel season makes your heart race just at the thought of busy terminals and crowded roadways, take comfort in bits of tech salvation by bookmarking these sites and apps to help prepare for the coming craziness while preserving your sanity. TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails to TripIt, which will automatically create a Read more

Rather than printing hotel directions and frantically searching for a confirmation number at check-in, simplify travel planning and sign up for a TripIt account. This website and mobile app pulls all travel plans into one easy-to-use itinerary. Forward the confirmation emails from any travel website to your TripIt account, and the service will automatically create one trip itinerary to access on Read more