With student loan costs rising to astronomic levels, those on a quest for learning may be forced to find less expensive alternatives outside the traditional classroom. Thank your lucky stars for iTunes U's free online classes, now neatly compiled into an awesome iPad app so you can take your lessons on the go. Apple announced the new iTunes U iPad app this morning during its education-themed Read more

Parents with curious young ones quickly realize that what's yours — including your iPhone and iPad — is also theirs. But, hey, sharing is good (right?), especially when you stock your technology with kid-friendly apps guaranteed to keep your tot entertained for hours, or at least wait for the doctor, fold the laundry, or chat with your bestie. Check out our 20 must-have kid apps for 2011, Read more

You know the future is really upon us when you don't even have to fish around in comic book shops any more. Instead, you can download over 12,000 comics (and 500 free editions) with the ComiXology app (free) for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad. I know what you're thinking — you actually like hanging out in comic book shops. So do I, but I also like being able to download a new comic at the touch of Read more

Incase obviously has a thing for Andy Warhol, but we're not complaining. The latest artist series from Incase features new shots of Warhol's art — Empire, Elvis, Do It Yourself Flowers, Advertisements, and Telephone — on a slew of MacBook, iPad, and iPhone 4 cases that range in price from $40 to $80. There's even some cool desktop, iPad, and iPhone wallpapers for you to download, even if you Read more

Beyoncé Knowles took the stage at NYC's Roseland Ballroom to perform a second date in her string of four at the venue. She organized the last-minute concerts from Sunday on and off through Friday to feature music from her new album, 4. During the shows, she's also been singing some of her old hits for fans. Beyoncé's tracks aren't the only new recordings she's done, as her husband Jay-Z's Watch Read more

You've got the apps you already love loaded up into your iPhone or iPad, but what happens when you want to try something new? Check out this app, called Discovr ($1), that suggests apps you may like, based on their relationship to the apps you already own on your mobile iDevice. But it doesn't just spit out a boring list of suggested apps, oh no. It gives you a visual web of apps you may enjoy. Read more

Summer entertainment goes full speed ahead this month as we swing into June. It may not be that warm outside where you are yet, but there are some scorching hot TV, movie, and music offerings coming your way. Check out my must haves to see what blockbusters you'll be lining up for, the shows you'll be DVRing, and the albums you'll be downloading over the next few weeks. Read more

Washington DC is a pretty happening place. Not only is it our nation's capital, but it also holds some of the most treasured landmarks and artifacts in US history. Taking a trip east to visit? We've got you covered on what to take, download, and pack along in your tech suitcase. Read more

What better Summer vacation than a getaway to the Big Apple? You could spend days narrowing down an itinerary of cultural destinations, hot restaurants, and nightlife activities, so we've gathered tech apps and gadgets that will keep you moving once you're there. Put the paper map away and download these apps for a Gotham getaway. Read more

Watch out iMovie, the new and free Vimeo app is right on your tail! Released today, the Vimeo app is packed with awesome video editing features (like focus, grids, trimming, music, transitions, titles, effects, and more) and makes it super easy to upload your mobile creation right to your Vimeo page. You can browse Vimeo videos, download already-uploaded vids to your iPhone camera roll, edit Read more