Technology

On Wednesday, News Corporation announced the launch of The Daily — the first-ever newspaper designed exclusively for the Apple iPad.

Can you believe it?  It took just two and a half years for Apple to celebrate its 10 Billionth app download. That’s 10 Billion with a “B”! It’s hard to imagine anything in terms of billions except for maybe the world population or of course the country’s deficit but I digress.

We are so hooked on technology nowadays that we begin to show withdrawal symptoms if we're suddenly separated from our gadgets.

If there’s one thing you probably know about me is that I am fascinated by new technologies. “What if you could meet up with your friends in 3-D, or have a phone battery that lasts for weeks, or if you could recycle the heat emitted from your computer into a source of energy for your home?

This holiday season you can find a slew of mobile applications geared to kids and Christmas. Whether you’re looking for smart ways to entertain youngsters while you’re traveling, or could use some less expensive (yet fun) Christmas presents for children, you should check out the iTunes Store for holiday-themed apps that you can then download onto an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.