Want to track Santa? There's an app for that

Want to keep track of Santa this Christmas? There's an app for that.

Friday - 12/02/2011, 04:14am EST

App shines light on hidden job postings

With the nationwide unemployment rate still in the 9 percent range, many jobless Americans are looking for an opening anywhere they can find one.

Thursday - 12/01/2011, 04:47am EST

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Review: Apps to make holiday shopping easier

Even if you love to shop, it can be a pain this time of year. Stores are crowded, gift options seem endless and it's hard to determine if you're getting the best prices.

Thursday - 12/01/2011, 04:27am EST

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Family friendly app serves as D.C. tour guide

Parents playing tour guide for their kids in the nation's capital can have some extra help at their fingertips.

Wednesday - 11/30/2011, 06:02am EST

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App makes sure you're getting the best deals

It may be Cyber Monday, but many people still have plans for some hands-on holiday shopping, and there's an easy way to check whether those in-store holiday sales are actually good deals.

Monday - 11/28/2011, 04:06am EST

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Civil War app takes on Virginia's Chancellorsville

History teams up with technology when officials unveil the latest Civil War app, this one for Chancellorsville.

Monday - 11/21/2011, 08:38am EST

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New site finds, rates Foursquare deals in D.C.

Free is always good, right? But how do you know if it's really a good deal?

Monday - 11/14/2011, 04:19am EST

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Fear the app: UMd. pilots technology to increase campus safety

A local police department is about to roll out safety technology not seen anywhere else in the world.

Thursday - 09/15/2011, 04:00pm EDT

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App lets you check if kids are sexting

Eye Guardian looks for graphic phrases in your child's text messages and on his Facebook page and alerts you.

Wednesday - 09/07/2011, 08:51am EDT

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Top mobile apps to relieve your gas tank, wallet

Improving your vehicle's gas mileage can help save money and cut expenses.

Monday - 09/05/2011, 03:52pm EDT

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Window shopping, with your phone

If you're the type who likes to look around a bit before buying a new purse or a new pair of shoes, you might like the recently introduced free app called Snapette.

Thursday - 09/01/2011, 04:23am EDT

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App will read traffic lights, map driving times

Red lights are not only a nuisance when you're running late for work, they're also bad for the environment. Now, there's a smartphone app that will help drivers map out driving times, based on traffic signals.

Wednesday - 08/31/2011, 08:43am EDT

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Red cross creates apps to find shelters from Irene

Starting Friday, the Red Cross set up dozens of shelters in the regions in Irene's path.

Saturday - 08/27/2011, 08:07pm EDT

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App steers passengers through airport security

A new smartphone application could help speed up trips through security by guiding travelers through the airport security process.

Monday - 08/15/2011, 05:46am EDT

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Where to get big league discounts on baseball tickets

Fans can find great deals at the ballpark, this year, where the cheap seats are cheaper than ever.

Tuesday - 08/09/2011, 11:47am EDT

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Busch Gardens launches iPhone application

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg is offering a new smartphone application that will help tourists find information such as wait times for roller coasters, restaurant menus or restroom locations.

Friday - 08/05/2011, 06:07am EDT

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Surveillance system catches car dingers

Intel Research has developed an on-board surveillance system that can capture video of culprits who damage parked cars, then drive away. It can even send real-time video to a driver's smartphone.

Wednesday - 08/03/2011, 06:36am EDT

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AOL launches personalized magazine app for iPad

Internet company AOL is trying to snatch a larger portion of the tablet computer audience by launching free iPad software that presents a customized, daily e-magazine that draws in content from all over the Web.

Wednesday - 08/03/2011, 03:57am EDT

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