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Amy Iverson

Amy Iverson is a graduate of the University of Utah. She has worked as a broadcast journalist in Dallas, Seattle, Italy and Salt Lake City. Amy, her husband, and three kids live in Summit County, Utah. Contact Amy on Facebook.com/theamyiverson

A Delta Air Lines airplane landing at Los Angeles International Airport.
Travel
Utilize this new Google Flights feature to save big on travel
Google Flights’ price guarantee can be a helpful tool when planning your next trip
By Amy Iverson
Illustration of an electrical cord twisted into the shape of a brain.
Health
These training apps are a workout for your brain
Ready to give your brain a workout? Here are the best brain training apps
By Amy Iverson
These back to school apps can make things a little easier for your child this year.
Tech
Apps for schools, parents and students that make back to school easier
Worried about your child going back to school this year? Don’t be. These apps can make things a little easier
By Amy Iverson
Taylor Swift sings into a microphone
Tech
Buying tickets for a sold-out concert? Here’s how to make sure your tickets are the real deal
Avoid getting scammed — here’s how
By Amy Iverson
Meta’s new app Threads is displayed on a smartphone.
Tech
The new Threads app by Instagram: How it works — and some words of caution
Here’s everything you need to know about Threads’ community guidelines, privacy policy and more
By Amy Iverson
You can rent vacuums, cars and even pools.
Tech
You can rent nearly anything online. Here are 3 times it’s smarter than buying
Here are 3 ways that renting can make your life easier
By Amy Iverson
An iPhone 6 with an iPhone 7 at an Apple Store in Chicago.
Tech
Never forget a thing on your to-do list again by mastering the Reminders app
Use these tips and tricks to utilize your Reminders app.
By Amy Iverson
Wordle is a global phenomenon that has taken the world by storm.
Entertainment
5 Wordle spinoffs to tease your brain
Tired of Wordle? Try one of these Wordle spinoffs
By Amy Iverson
Staci Merten checks a passenger’s identification at Salt Lake City International Airport. Air travel is expected to increase this summer.
Tech
4 ways tech can help you breeze through airport security
Here’s how tech can make your travels easier
By Amy Iverson
An iPhone 6 with an iPhone 7 at an Apple Store in Chicago.
Tech
6 handy Notes app features you never knew about
Looking to utilize your Notes app use? Try out these 6 features
By Amy Iverson
Service dog Nick looks around the area as Army veteran Daniel Seelye and his family attend an event where Seelye is officially given a service dog at Fashion Place Mall in Murray on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018.
Tech
If you’re an animal lover, try these gadgets
If you’re an animal lover, this tech can make your life a lot easier
By Amy Iverson
According to Eastern Orthodox traditions, Mary Magdalene is said to have brought cooked eggs to share with the other women waiting outside Christ’s tomb after the Crucifixion.
Family
How to plan a high-tech Easter egg hunt
Keep your kids entertained this Easter with a virtual Easter egg hunt
By Amy Iverson
Want to create stronger bonds with your neighbors? Try an online group.
Tech
How to strengthen neighborhood bonds with online groups
Want to create stronger bonds with your neighbors? Try these apps.
By Amy Iverson
An airplane taxis at Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City.
Tech
Make your next flight easier with gadgets and Google
Use these gadgets for an easier travel experience
By Amy Iverson
A mobile phone displays a user’s travels using Google Maps in New York.
Tech
Travel smarter with these lesser-known Google Maps features
Utilize these Google Maps features the next time you travel
By Amy Iverson
The ianacare app on four different phone screens.
Tech
Caregivers can create a village of support with apps
Are you a caregiver? There’s an app for that
By Amy Iverson
A person tries out the new Apple iPhone 6S at an Apple store on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile in Chicago.
Tech
What is a widget? How to get the most of your phone’s home screen
Widgets are a great way to get the most out of your phone
By Amy Iverson
The TikTok app logo. The app is now limiting the scrolling time to one hour for users under 18.
Tech
Half of U.S. state governments have banned TikTok. Is it safe for your family?
Should your kids use TikTok?
By Amy Iverson
The Slack app icon on an iPhone screen.
Tech
These new year tech goals will declutter your gadgets and your mind
Ready to make some New Year’s resolutions? Keep these tech goals in mind
By Amy Iverson
Signs at Salt Lake City International Airport show canceled flights due to a snowstorm, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013.
U.S. & World
Was your flight canceled? Know your rights
Was your flight canceled? Here’s what you can do.
By Amy Iverson
A Netflix logo is displayed on an iPhone in Philadelphia on July 17, 2017. Netflix announced every single movie coming out 2023.
Tech
Netflix brings fitness workouts to its streaming service
Netflix is adding 30 hours of Nike Training Club workouts to its streaming service
By Amy Iverson
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Tech
Try these fun Christmas games with your family — all you need is your phone
Keep your kids occupied this holiday season with these fun games
By Amy Iverson
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Tech
High-tech help to manage cold and flu season at home
With sick season upon us, these 6 pieces of tech could help manage or monitor cold and flu symptoms
By Amy Iverson
There’s a new app out there to promote kindness among teens — but will it alleviate online bullying?
Tech
This new app lets teens compliment each other — but is it safe?
Will this new app help alleviate online bullying?
By Amy Iverson
Apple AirTags
Tech
5 tech stocking stuffers to delight anyone this Christmas
Looking for stocking stuffer ideas this Christmas? Try these five tech stocking stuffers
By Amy Iverson
A UPS truck on its rounds in Alpharetta, Ga. UPS is a business with a fleet of trucks, an airline and operations in 200 countries.
Tech
Here’s how you can keep track of your packages this holiday season
By Amy Iverson
Dealing with a slow computer? Here are some tips on how to speed it up.
Tech
Cookie pop-ups online are annoying. Here’s how to manage them
What happens when you accept cookies — and how to handle them
By Amy Iverson
The Snapchat app on a mobile device in New York on Aug. 9, 2017.
Tech
Snapchat releases ‘Family Center,’ allows parent supervision — but is it enough?
Do teenagers deserve privacy from parents online?
By Amy Iverson
The Cinderella castle at Magic Kingdom.
Tech
My Disney Experience app: is it worth it?
The My Disney Experience app is a one-stop shop for all things Disney World. Should you download it for your next trip?
By Amy Iverson
In this June 19, 2017, file photo, a person types on a laptop keyboard in North Andover, Mass. The availability of remote work has increased significantly in recent years, giving rise to the ability for telecommuters to buck travel norms. Remote work has blurred the line between business and personal travel, affording workers the flexibility to extend trips to fly on cheaper days.
Business
Finding legitimate work-from-home jobs
Those on the hunt for remote work should beware of scams and ensure companies are on the up and up.
By Amy Iverson
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