Category: Shopping for Cars & Technology

  • Shop songs: Ultimate New Year’s Eve songs from iTunes

    Ring in 2013 right Songs and music often become a soundtrack to our lives. It’s important to choose occasion songs appropriately, because studies show they’ll be associated with the memories you create for the rest of your life. Here is SheKnows’ ultimate New Year’s Eve playlist that will have you dancing and laughing until midnight…

  • Don’t let a salesman take advantage of you

    Be nice, but firm Most salesmen (and saleswomen) work on commission. In other words, the more you buy, the more they make. These tips will help ensure they don’t take advantage of you. It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there. As much as people genuinely enjoy helping others and doing good deeds, we all still have…

  • 6 Must-have car features for battling winter

    1 Front-wheel drive When the engine powers the front wheels, it is easier to pull the rest of the car along behind, which especially helpful on slippery surfaces. All-wheel drive or four-wheel drive offers maximum traction in more extreme conditions, like mountainous or otherwise rougher terrain. 2 Heated windshield and side-view mirrors As you would…

  • Product review: Kindle Fire HD

    Product Review Hot or Cold? Amazon just lowered the price of Kindle Fire HD 8.9” in the US, with the Wi-Fi version now starting at $269 and the 4G version starting at $399. But is this do-it-all device as hot as it claims? SheKnows put it to the test! What it promises According to Amazon,…

  • Shop this accessory: Covers for tablets and e-readers

    1 Great gamesmanship The Hadaki Tic Tac Toe cover in berry hues doubles as a stand for iPads. A two-in-one functional tablet? Yes, please. (Wayfair, $49) 2 Narrow it down The Slimcoat soft folio case from Odoyo fits the iPad family with ease. It comes in coffee-inspired color combinations like cherry mocha and green cappuccino.…

  • Take your music on the go with wireless speakers

    Thanks to Bluetooth technology, it’s easier than ever to take your music on the go. Whether you’re playing music from your smartphone, your MP3 player, your tablet or your laptop, these wireless speakers let you move with your music. We’ve found best buys and big splurges for all of your portable audio needs. Bose SoundLink…

  • Best Black Friday electronic deals

    Electronics deals Black Friday shopping guide Staying up-to-date with the high-speed changes in technology can easily break the bank. According to the National Retail Federation, more than one-third of holiday shoppers are requesting electronics or computer-related accessories in 2012. To compete for consumer dollars, retailers have released their ads early this year, showcasing amazing savings…

  • Product review: LifeProof iPhone case

    product review Waterproof protection withoutthe bulk Costing $70 to $80, the LifeProof iPhone case is one of the pricier cases on the market. It’s also one of the most protective cases on the market. We tested it out on a brand-new iPhone 4S to see how it performed during daily tasks — and yes, underwater.…