Apps
Bandsintown app helps music lovers track concerts
Bandsintown app helps keep track of concerts in the area so you never miss a show from your favorite band.
Porn controversy prompts NC-17 rating for Vine
The popular new Twitter-owned video-sharing app, Vine, now requires users to promise they're at least 17 years of age, because the app has become a popular venue for pornography.
Drink a lot, for 10 years, and you'll look like this ...
A new smartphone app, "Drinking Mirror," shows how excessive drinking can ruin your looks.
Va. disaster information? There's an app for that
Need help preparing for a disaster in Virginia? There's an app for that.
Fighting local crime is in your hands, literally
Those too busy to talk with neighbors or attend community meetings with local police officers can still team up to fight crime where they live.
Va. Tech researchers develop an app to ID trees
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a smartphone app to help hikers and others identify trees.
Pet apps make clutter-free gifts for owners
Apps aren't just for people anymore. Here is a roundup of popular pet apps for mobile devices. The cost of apps ranges from free to a few dollars.
More TV apps come to Xbox Live as usage grows
Microsoft is rolling out dozens of new apps for the Xbox 360, building on statistics that show members of its paid online subscription service spend more time on it watching video than they do playing multiplayer games over the Internet.
Alicia Keys: I want to cut my hair even shorter
Alicia Keys recently chopped off most of her hair, and the singer is looking to go even shorter.
Instagram sent up in the style of Nickelback (VIDEO)
For better or for worse, Instagram and Nickelback are seemingly ever-present in our culture.
Holiday apps track shopping lists, spending
Savvy shoppers know they can use their smartphones to comparison shop, but a series of new apps can also make the holidays a lot easier by helping users keep track of shopping lists and budgets.
Cars going even more high-tech in the future
A decade or so ago, the most important features in a car for many people were horsepower and the number of seats, but now there are more high- tech things to consider, with even more in the testing stages.
How you can save on your electric bills
D.C. offers an app aimed at making the Public Service Commission more transparent. In Maryland, there's a website that lets you comparison shop for electric suppliers.
'App economy' isn't slowing down
Around the world, the consumer appetite for apps seems to be insatiable.
Shopping apps changing the game this holiday
Cyber Monday is expected to see major sales this holiday season, beating Black Friday experts say because of comparison shopping apps.
TSA app estimates delays, security lines
Other than checking in online - there is now more you can do to speed things up at the airport thanks to the Transportation Security Administration.
App keeps drivers from texting
Texting while driving is prevalent and few would argue that it's dangerous and even deadly. Now, a mobile phone app might be putting some at ease.
App serves as parking space scout
Parker uses real-time information to show drivers available metered spaces and garage parking. It also includes the parking rates in the given spot.
Macy's unveils new GPS app
Yes, really. There's even an app for that.
New fee and new feature for Parkmobile users
Parkmobile users listen up: You're about to be charged more.



