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Katherine Boehret

Latest articles by Katherine Boehret

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Cleaning Up Your ‘Personal Brand’ Isn’t as Easy as You ThinkCleaning Up Your ‘Personal Brand’ Isn’t as Easy as You Think
Technology

BrandYourself teaches you how to clean up your online reputation, but real results will take money and time.

By Katherine Boehret
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Everything You Need to Know About PayPal, Square Cash and VenmoEverything You Need to Know About PayPal, Square Cash and Venmo
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The check’s in the mail? Try again. Peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo and Square Cash mean no more excuses.

By Katherine Boehret
Technology
Shutterfly’s TripPix Photo Book App Is Aimed at MillennialsShutterfly’s TripPix Photo Book App Is Aimed at Millennials
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The new app might entice millennials to create photo books without doing much work.

By Katherine Boehret
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Webcams Grow Up: Personify and PanaCast Enhance Video ChatsWebcams Grow Up: Personify and PanaCast Enhance Video Chats
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The future of videoconferencing looks bright, with “floating heads” and panoramic views. But it’s going to cost you.

By Katherine Boehret
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Digging Into My Digital Past Using Timehop and FacebookDigging Into My Digital Past Using Timehop and Facebook
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Want to look back at your digital past each day? Timehop and Facebook’s On This Day make this simple. Just keep in mind that some memories may be better off forgotten.

By Katherine Boehret
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How to Solve Tech’s Diversity Problem? Code Speakers, Attendees Weigh In. (Video)How to Solve Tech’s Diversity Problem? Code Speakers, Attendees Weigh In. (Video)
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It’s a problem, but what’s the solution?

By Katherine Boehret
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Wand Aims to Add Magic Touch to Digital SharingWand Aims to Add Magic Touch to Digital Sharing
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Wand aims to make sharing simple -- by eliminating the need for numerous apps.

By Katherine Boehret
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Nexar Uses iPhones to Capture Road Rage and Flag Bad Drivers (Video)Nexar Uses iPhones to Capture Road Rage and Flag Bad Drivers (Video)
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Nexar is an app that uses your iPhone to capture footage of bad drivers near you.

By Katherine Boehret
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ResearchKit, Apple’s Medical Data Experiment, ExplainedResearchKit, Apple’s Medical Data Experiment, Explained
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Apple’s ResearchKit apps are gathering medical data from people via their iPhones. Here’s how it all works.

By Katherine Boehret
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Three Dropcam Alternatives Improve on Sorting FootageThree Dropcam Alternatives Improve on Sorting Footage
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If sorting through Dropcam footage frustrates you, try one of these three alternatives.

By Katherine Boehret