So you decided to lose weight, save more money, or just be a nicer person... too bad 80% of New Year's Resolutions are "failed" by the end of February, according to a report by [US News and World Report](https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/2015-12-29/why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail). Luckily, Darrin has some tips (and apps) that should help you keep that promise you made to yourself!

This week, Darrin takes a look at the trend of giving kids as young as 8 a smartphone, and whether or not that's a good thing. Also, some suggestions for apps and games to install on any new phones or gaming devices you might have received for the holidays! Interact with Batteries Not Included on Twitter at @BNIpodcast.

This week, Darrin takes a look at the (surprisingly few) video games that have some holiday flair, plus Facebook's ongoing privacy woes strike again. Check out Batteries Not Included every Saturday afternoon at 4pm on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

This week, Darrin takes a look at some of the most popular gifts of 2018, and how private your data is around them. Also, a new report on how the U.S. is doing with expanding broadband internet speeds. Catch Batteries Not Included every Saturday at 4pm on WOWO 1190AM/107.5FM!

This week, Darrin takes a look at the winners from the 2018 Game Awards, learns about a new project that lets people actually share their thoughts, and Google is getting into the ride-sharing business.

This week, Darrin looks at a [scientific study](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/your-dog-may-not-be-a-genius-after-all/) that claims dogs aren't all that special, a recap of the latest NASA mission to Mars, and how "loot boxes" in video games are drawing federal attention. Catch Batteries Not Included every Saturday afternoon at 4pm on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

Black Friday has come and gone, but your gift list still has a few people left on it. Luckily, Darrin has a look at what you should get the tech or gaming geek in your life. Catch Batteries Not Included every Saturday afternoon at 4pm on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

Although, frankly, you'll probably be shopping online this year, here's a look at some great deals all the while. Also, a brief look at the life of Stan Lee.

This week, Darrin looks at ways to save some cash on those holiday plane tickets, a website that is literally giving away music, and a new type of PC that you can wear, if you're into things like that. Catch Batteries Not Included every Saturday at 4pm on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!

The next version of the iPad got Darrin's attention, and he'll go over why in this week's episode.  Also, Red Dead Redemption 2 made a LOT of money, and the Mac Mini is getting an overhaul. Listen to Batteries Not Included every Saturday on WOWO, 1190AM/107.5FM!