Watch the sky in 2019 with these amazing apps
Have you ever just taken a moment to stop and look up to the stars? Time makes no difference, as the skies have been a source of wonder for generations.
If you really think about it, there’s no end to the discoveries beyond our own atmosphere. It’s also been a source of inspiration for some of the greatest minds in all of history.
And the new year is going to be an active year for celestial events. While some may be a little hard to catch, if you’re in the right spot with the right app, you’ll get a front-row seat to amazing eclipses and other celestial wonders of 2019. It just so happens that your first chance is right around the corner.
Get ready for a supermoon
The first big event is a lunar eclipse on Jan. 21. But it’s not just any lunar eclipse. This one is special for a number of reasons. First of all, it’s a supermoon. If you’ve never seen a supermoon, you’ll want to get the best view, which means you’ll want to plan your viewing time just right.
In Kim’s recent podcast, she sat down with award-winning astronomer and educator, Andrew Fraknoi. Andrew is an acclaimed educator and author. In fact, he is one of the country’s leading experts on eclipses and other celestial events. Kim’s interview with him is packed with everything you need to know about this special eclipse, including how, when and where to get the best view.
After you’ve listened to the podcast, you’ll be fully informed. Plus, you’ll know which apps you can view in real-time, augmented reality, 3D and in conjunction with your Apple wearables.
Click here for more information on the lunar eclipse
Here are some other rare and striking events coming to a sky near you:
The moon joins Jupiter
If you look south toward the southern sky at dawn, you may be able to catch the waning gibbous moon (What’s that? Click here to find out) get chummy with the bright planet, Jupiter on April 23. Both will make an appearance in the east around 3 a.m. Eastern and will be high in the south later that morning. You can view this striking event with the naked eye, binoculars, telescopes and viewing apps.
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New app speeds up your internet and protects your privacy on iPhone or Android
We have all been so spoiled by fast internet speed that when we go to look something up or watch a video on our phones we can get frustrated when it doesn’t meet our expectation. Well, you’re in luck because there is a simple trick I can show you that takes very little time and can help speed up that sluggish internet once and for all.
If you have this TV, it has 3 critical bugs so update the firmware now
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Site lets you track sharks around the world
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Best apps to call for help when you need it
None of us ever want to think about what we would do in an emergency. In fact, the mere thought of how we would react and what would happen in a crisis is disturbing. But while the last thing we want to consider is the possibility of something bad happening, unfortunately that is a bit detached from reality. Bad things do happen, which is why at the very least it makes sense to be prepared.
Best recipe apps for cooking with your Instant Pot
While the Instant Pot is amazing at helping create amazing food, it can only make the best of what you put in it. That’s where recipes come in, and with something as unique as the Instant Pot making it all work, you’ll want to find ideas that maximize its abilities.
Browse every issue of 'Life' magazine at this great site
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This fun clever site drops you somewhere in the world, can you figure out where?
Do you remember the early days of the internet? It was so exciting to explore new, fun websites that could keep us entertained for hours. Since there are nearly 2 billion websites in the world, the potential of spending hours exploring is still there. But, with so many available sites it can be difficult to find what you’re looking for.
12 incredibly useful travel apps you didn’t know about until now
Have smartphone, will travel. Nowadays, your phone may operate in many different countries, or you can easily stick a SIM card into the slot and pick up a local data plan. Another option is to keep your phone off and only use Wi-Fi whenever you find it. In short, your phone is still useful when you travel, and you can access your apps in seaports and souks around the globe. Many apps are designed to enhance the travel experience.
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Millions of smartphone apps are putting your personal information at risk
See real-time air control traffic around the world
Have you ever wondered how many planes are in the air at any given time? You probably figured the answer is “a lot,” but never really knew the actual number. You probably also have no idea just how crowded the sky really is, nor do you have an idea of where the plane is going and how fast it is getting there.
Warning! Popular fitness app suffers major data breach affecting over 150 MILLION users
If you’ve ever used a fitness tracker, you know how valuable they are when it comes to staying on top of your calorie intake, the number of steps you take per day and more. But now a popular app has been hit by hackers, and they stole data from more than 150 million people. You need to change your password now!
5 free programs you may not have heard of until now
As the saying goes, the best things in life are free: love, friends, and great software that works almost as well as a paid product. If you’re like me, you have probably shopped around for certain apps or programs, and then you balked at the price tag. “Is this really worth $200?” you ask yourself. Sometimes, you have to bite the bullet. But other times, there’s a free option that will get the same results.