July 29, 2016

Why turn down the volume at home? Because it could help your child’s development. A study found that background noise like TVs and radios playing and several people talking can hamper a toddler's ability to learn new words. Researchers say hearing new words spoken clearly without a lot of background noise may help very young children associate words with objects and grow their vocabulary. Source Link
 
Some of the latest automotive technology is leaving people stranded on the side of the road. AAA says they had more calls for breakdowns last year than ever before. Experts say one way you can avoid problems is by not leaving the key fob in your car with keyless entry because it transmits signals that might drain your battery. Source Link
 
The home of the iPhone may be making more of its bread and butter on apps and online services instead of hardware. Apple is pushing sales in the iTunes Store and Apple Music as fewer people are buying new iPhones and iPads. As Apple prepares to unveil its latest model in September, analysts say consumers just aren't as excited about the newest iPhones. Source Link