Samantha K Schmidt

Technology continues to become more and more global. Each day we find new ways to connect with people across the world through social media. One of the best ways to connect is through video. Every day millions of people sign on to YouTube to learn a new skill, connect with a common community, or just have a laugh. Introducing Periscope Imagine technology that was a constant source of live entertainment. That's exactly what Periscope delivers. It's a free application for iPhone and Android that allows you to watch live video feeds from around the world. People are sharing anything from daily routines to live concerts and athletic events. It's live streaming for your phone. Viewers have the opportunity to communicate directly with the broadcasters by asking questions or facilitating discussions. All of this is done in the palm of your hand. Oh no you missed a stream! No worries, Periscope records your footage and allows you to view recent streams. Periscope ...

Hey there fashionistas! Ever ask yourself how you can possibly divide your time between fashion, social media, and gaming during your lunch break? Now you don't have to sacrifice. I recently landed on the gold mine of fashion apps. Welcome to Covet Fashion. Created by Rachel Zoe, this stylish app is an easy way to get your fill of all your tech needs in one place. Fill your virtual closet with designers like Cynthia Rowley and Rebecca Minkoff. Enter contests and chat with other stylers. Get tired of dressing a virtual fashionista? Dress yourself by purchasing this year's latest trends. Be on the lookout for excellent discounts. Covet allows you to create head to toe looks for every occasion and share them with all your friends. What more could a fashionista need? Download Here **This post is not sponsored.

It's been a while since I've updated you guys on my favorite technology. This week I'm featuring one of my favorite ways to stay organized, Evernote. Evernote is a do it all application that you can access from any device. It's a word processor, ultimate checklist, notebook extraordinare.  Not only can you do everything from write an essay to save a recipe you can also add photos, audio, or other word attachments.  While getting ready for the new school year I created a few notes to help me prepare. I added a shopping list, decor inspiration, and preliminary lesson plans. You also have the option to organize your notes into categories from your computer. Evernote is incredibly user friendly and unlike other word processors is completely FREE!  Give it a shot and tell me what you think.