Travel Bag Space-saving luggage works for travel by plane or by car
Susan Foster, author of Smart Packing for Today’s Traveler, says to see luggage trends, don’t watch the airlines. Instead turn to the luggage…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
Some car makers ditch their dashboard phone systems and install CarPlay or Android Auto
General Motors Co.’s plan to distribute Apple software faster than its competitors is working. CarPlay is now available on 27 GM models. Most car makers…
A Kiplinger Energy prediction Computers will sense emotion
On the way: Computers that perceive your mood and respond accordingly through the use of cameras and artificial intelligence. Microsoft and others are…
PlayStation 4 beats other consoles in sale numbers
Technology and You PlayStation 4 beats other consoles in sale numbers Sony Corp. recently reported that it sold more than 30.2 million PlayStation 4…
See-in-the-dark drones have potential for security duties
A new drone feature, the Zenmuse XT will allow users to control the camera in flight. It can shoot infrared video or still photos and wirelessly transmit…
Tired of seeing that clunky blood pressure monitor?
Multiple blood pressure readings taken at home provide a more accurate picture than a single doctor’s office check. But finding and setting up the clunky…
Modern jerky goes exotic
Low carb, dried meat snacks have come a long way since the kind of beef stick sold in the gas station. These are the modern jerkies that foodies like….
Connecticut rules “no fly, “no guns”
Connecticut Governor Daniel Malloy has signed an executive order banning people on federal terrorism watch lists from buying guns in Connecticut. Malloy…
Flip Flops: OK for pool, but not for summer shoes
They’re easy to put on, cool and cute, but podiatrists say spending to much time in flip flops can damage your feet. And it’s dangerous. You might drop…
Many ups and downs to consider before downsizing
Among retirees who move, half of them choose smaller digs, finds a new study by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave. Less home and yard work, cost cutting and…