About Briallyn Smith
Briallyn is an occupational therapist working with clients to integrate technology into their everyday lives to assist with physical and psychological conditions. After work? She's probably procrastinating on social media or troubleshooting her family's computer problems.
Latest Articles
How Facebook Plans to Disrupt Education
Facebook recently made a deal with Summit Public Schools, and the implications of this partnership might change everything we know about public education.
Are Social Media Websites Listening to Their Users?
Social media apps try to keep their users interested with fancy new features, but sometimes those updates just don't make sense. These four recent updates to social media sites have us scratching our heads.
Upgrade Your Car, Just Add iPhone: 20 Apps for Motorists
There's a way to make your driving experience easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable – all it takes is your iPhone and a combination of handy apps.
10 iPhone and iPad Apps That Take Accessibility to the Next Level
In the past, accessibility has been seen as optional or a nice "bonus" feature, but that view is outdated. Here are 10 apps that make life easier for a wide variety of iPhone users.
Here's What Smart Fitness Equipment Will Soon Know About Your Health
Smart fitness equipment is already boosting our workouts like never before – and there are so many other ways that it will revolutionize how we see health and fitness in the future!
How Do 3D Scanners Work and Should You Buy One?
3D scanning technology is on the rise, but what is it exactly? How does it work? And when should you look at buying a 3D scanner for yourself?
How to Promote Your Cause on Social Media
In an online world full of people vying for attention, it can be hard to make your cause stand out – but these seven tricks should help your campaign to cut through the crowd!
How "Molecular Legos" Open Door to True Nanotechnology
Robots are cool. Robots that operate at a molecular level? Those are even cooler -- and there's no limit to what they could accomplish.
Take Part In Medical Studies With Your iPhone & ResearchKit
Researchers have long been searching for the perfect way to track the health statistics on a large scale and your iPhone may be the solution they have been looking for.
Learn How to Dress Better with the Fashion You Love
The Internet has resources for those of us who are fashion challenged. The best fashion technology tools are available to help us get out of the rut with our current closets. Let's try them.
13 Ridiculous and Hilarious Apps for Facebook Messenger
Recently, Facebook Messenger added a feature that allows users to download and use 'Apps for Messenger' -- a collection of apps that let users send messages in creative and ridiculous ways.
10 iPhone & iPad Health Accessories for iHypocondriacs
Though the healthy living advice we receive sounds simple enough, putting it into practice can actually be quite difficult. That's where your iPhone comes in.
Watch 3D Movies to Boost Your Brain Power
According to a recent study, you might be able to boost your brain power by doing something as simple as watching a 3D movie. Result!
Use These 5 Apps to Walk More and Improve Brain Health
We are all desperately searching for ways to improve our brain function -- but it might be as simple as going for a walk around the block!
Is Lumosity a Lie? The Neuroscience Behind Brain Training Games
Brain training games promise to improve your memory, prevent cognitive losses and decrease your chances of showing symptoms of dementia – are their promises too good to be true?
Does Apple Watch Make Your Wearable Activity Tracker Obsolete?
"But I thought Apple and Fitbit were working together!" you cry from the back of the room – and that's an understandable misconception.
Keeping Grammy Safe: Wireless Health Care at Home Saves Lives
Healthcare's recent wireless health care innovations could be the answer to helping seniors lead healthy and independent lives at home without causing their family members or healthcare providers to worry about their well-being.
How Do You Use Social Media? A 20-Something's Theory of Social Media Niches
With widespread use of social media platforms, it can be hard to understand why new ones are created. Could this be because each social network actually only fills one or two specific niches for users?
5 iPhone Apps Your Teenager Has Probably Installed
As a parent, you can be forgiven for wondering: "How do I help my child use their phone wisely when I don't even know what the danger is?"