Shibani on Tech
Shibani on Tech
Fresh ideas that stimulate thought and bring value to everyday life
- Stressed About Your Kids’ Screen Time? Some Expert Tips On Monitoring Use and Setting Limits Before School Startson July 25, 2020
I once had a low-tech family. At one point, I had successfully been able to limit screen time to weekends and to avoid devices except for trips. — ShibaniOnTech
- How to Spot Bots and Avoid Fake Newson June 19, 2020
I woke up this morning confused about whether the adorable viral video of the two toddlers embracing may be fake. — ShibaniOnTech
- Elon Musk Wants To Put A Chip In Your Brainon May 14, 2020
Is this the next LASIK? With Elon Musk’s brain chip human language could become obsolete and your mind totally in sync with the internet. This is not scene from a science fiction movie. — ShibaniOnTech
- 5 Ways To Boost Cyber Safety While Working From Home During COVIDon April 14, 2020
As we shelter in place and log countless hours from home, maintaining cyber safety measures becomes crucial – for us and our children. — ShibaniOnTech
- (Mentally) Surviving The Coronavirus Quarantine With The Help of Techon March 13, 2020
Shibani has tech ideas to get you through the coronavirus quarantine – masterfully. Stay on top of work, health and life with the help of these digital ideas. It is both a blessing and a curse to be quarantined during the coronavirus outbreak. In addition to increased safety, there will be less commuting, more time in PJs and unlimited family time. If we are honest with ourselves, we know the next few weeks will have plenty of stressors. — ShibaniOnTech
- Traveling Abroad? The Mobile Passport App Cuts Waiting Time In Customs and Immigration Lineson February 26, 2020
The Mobile Passport app, called the “best-kept secret in air travel,” is a must-have for international travelers. Before taking off, download the app to avoid long lines at customs and immigration and get home faster. It is a normal part of global travel – after enduring a mega long flight, cramped legroom and terrible food, you finally feel American soil under your feet…only to stand on it for several hours to go through customs and immigrations lines. Well, no more. Currently available for free to American citizens and Canadian visitors only, the Mobile Passport Control app streamlines travelers’ entry back into the United States. — ShibaniOnTech
- Pinterest’s New Lipstick Try On Feature Makes Buying Beauty Online Possibleon February 8, 2020
Thanks to new strides in beauty virtual reality, women can accurately try on lipsticks and order them online with confidence through a new feature on the Pinterest app. — ShibaniOnTech
- Best of CES 2020: A Few Of My Favorite CES Thingson January 11, 2020
From foldable laptops to intelligent yoga mats, Shibani showcases the best gadgets and concepts from CES 2020. It’s the most wonderful time of the year —CES week! Coming on the heels of the holidays every first week of January, CES is a tech lover’s paradise. — ShibaniOnTech
- 3 Hacks To Help Relieve “Texting Thumb” And Stay Productiveon October 24, 2019
I am always on my phone. I know you are, too. In fact, stats show that we are on our devices at least 3 hours a day. — ShibaniOnTech
- A Vape Pen Designed to Help You Quit Smokingon September 25, 2019
Vape pens are being scrutinized for their unknown, serious side effects. But new technology could use e-cigarettes for the power of good – to help smokers quit smoking. — ShibaniOnTech
- Amazon Delivers Real Christmas Trees, Boxed and Carried To Your Dooron December 4, 2018
Still in need of a real Christmas tree ahead of Santa’s arrival? Amazon now delivers 6-foot trees directly to your door, making holiday decorating as easy as opening an Amazon box – though assembly is required. — ShibaniOnTech
- Take 3: New Parenting Apps for Those with Toddlers, Teens and In Betweenson October 27, 2018
3 new parenting apps you will want to make room for on your home screen: A better way to hire a better babysitter; A savvier way to monitor kids’ online activity; and a new way to digitize kids’ artwork. — ShibaniOnTech
- Are you on your phone too much? New iPhone feature can tell you and monitors screen time for adultson September 20, 2018
Apple’s newest tool not only monitors the time you spend staring at your devices but also gives you an easy way to start detoxing. — ShibaniOnTech
- How To Take Control Of Your Privacy On Facebook Without Deleting Your Profileon April 4, 2018
Not ready to join actor Will Ferrell, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and others in the movement to delete Facebook? Learn some ways to safeguard your privacy on Facebook without deleting your account. — ShibaniOnTech
- Apple’s HomePod Tops In Sound, Short in Matching Alexa’s and Google’s Smartson February 8, 2018
Apple’s debut smart speaker – dubbed the HomePod – unwraps Friday. Even for music lovers, this isn’t the Apple product for everyone. — ShibaniOnTech
- Warby Parker Vision App Tests Eyesight, Cuts Need for a Doctor’s Visit for Glasseson September 29, 2017
With Warby Parker’s new Prescription Check app, you can check your eyesight within an app to get an eyeglass prescription in 24 hours. — ShibaniOnTech
- Is Your Privacy at Risk with the Facial Recognition Features in the New iPhone X?on September 14, 2017
Apple sees its future in your face. The new iPhone X release features facial recognition technology that takes your selfies to a new level. — ShibaniOnTech
- Tech Graduation Gifts that Don’t Skimp on Styleon May 21, 2017
From Snapchat sunglasses to a phone-charging suitcase, graduation gift ideas that are sure to please your tech-loving grad and send her out into the world on trend. — ShibaniOnTech
- From Cars to Smart TVs, Common Tech Devices Spying on Youon April 28, 2017
News of Bose Headphones sharing private user information drove me into stealth mode to discover other tech devices exposing you to vulnerabilities. — ShibaniOnTech
- 3 Tips to Manage and Organize Digital Photos More Effectivelyon March 31, 2017
One of the biggest challenges for busy people is to actively manage and organize the (thousands of!) digital photos and videos stored on your phone, tablet and other devices. — ShibaniOnTech
- Amazon’s Alexa Now Has Over 10k Tricks – Some of Alexa’s Best Skillson March 10, 2017
Amazon announces Alexa has over 10,000 skills available. Do you have the top ones? I hand pick some of Alexa’s best skills for life, work and play. — ShibaniOnTech