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I don’t know about you, but personally I do like a good party with family and friends. Besides spending time with your loved ones and eating great food, there are other ways you can make sure your party is one to remember. Here are my top tech picks to help you throw your best birthday party, holiday get-together, or just a casual get-together.
Thousands of apps are available to help you plan your party. You can find apps that help you create invitations, create an awesome music playlist, use a photo booth app to take memorable photos, and even use meeting apps if you’re hosting a virtual event.
Here are some of my favorite apps that can be used for parties.
A garden party in the brownstone neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, May 19, 2023, in Brooklyn, New York. (Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)
Evite
iPhone: 4.8 stars (at time of publication)
Android: 4.3 stars (at time of publication)
Evite is a special invitation platform that allows you to create and send digital invitations for various events. (Fox news)
A great party starts with a great invite, and my number one choice for sending great online invites is Evite. Evite is a special invitation platform that allows you to create and send digital invitations for various events. They have templates for everything from birthdays to weddings, and thousands of people have used the app to create invites for their events. The invitations can be created digitally and sent to your friends and relatives via SMS or email. Once your invites are sent, you can track the RSVPs for free in the app. The app is free to use, or you can subscribe to the premium plan, which gives you access to even more features and invitation templates. The Evite app is available on both iPhone and Android devices.
Spotify
iPhone: 4.8 stars (at time of publication)
Android: 4.4 stars (at time of publication)
Spotify is one of the most popular music downloading apps in the game, with over 26 million downloads. You can create as many playlists as you want and even create and share your own music playlists. (Fox news)
Spotify is one of the most popular music downloading apps in the game, with over 26 million downloads. You can create as many playlists as you want and even create and share your own music playlists. It offers millions of songs from all different genres so you can create the perfect playlist for your party. And if you buy a good speaker, you can play your music loud enough to give it more of a party atmosphere. It’s free to download and use, and if you want the ad-free version, you can subscribe. The Spotify app is available on both iPhone and Android devices.
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Simple mode
iPhone: 4.8 stars (at the time of publication
The Simple Booth app for iPhones lets you capture and share the fun of a Photo Booth right from your device. You can add fun props and backgrounds. The app lets you take photos or GIFs with the app, create unique layouts or photo strips, choose filters, and more. It also allows you to instantly share photos on your favorite social media platforms, as well as via email or SMS. You can even use editing tools like shuffle, crop, and more. This app is only available for iOS phones, but there is another app called Photobooth mini for Androids that is very similar and had 3.8 stars at the time of publishing.
Zoom
iPhone: 4.6 stars (at time of publication)
Android: 4.2 stars (at time of publication)
Zoom is an excellent platform for hosting virtual events; you can invite as many people as you want (Fox news)
After the pandemic, we should all be pretty familiar with Zoom. It is an excellent platform for hosting virtual events; you can invite as many people as you want. You use the app on your phone, iPad or laptop and communicate easily with all your guests. You can even share your screen during the event and play music from your device or spice things up with a variety of backgrounds to choose from by going into your Zoom settings and choosing Virtual Background.
Zoom even started hosting a live hybrid event experience called Zoomtopia in 2022. This is perfect for those in the workforce looking to host virtual work events as it gives you the ability to host a variety of events from multi-day summits to multi-track conferences.
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Zoom is free to use, but you’ll need to subscribe if you want your event to last longer than 45 minutes. (Fox news)
Zoom is free to use, but you’ll need to subscribe if you want your event to last longer than 45 minutes. If you accompany this with a projector and screen, you can even project your Zoom party onto the big screen to make it even more fun. The Zoom app is available on both iPhone and devices.
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NB!
iPhone: 4.8 stars(at time of publication)
Android: 3.5 stars(at time of publication)
NB! is a fun mobile game app that can be used at any party. How it works Hold your phone to your forehead and guess the word on the screen based on your friends’ hints. (Fox news)
NB! is a fun mobile game app that can be used at any party. How it works Hold your phone to your forehead and guess the word on the screen based on your friends’ hints. The game offers a wide variety of categories and the ability to customize your own decks. It’s sure to be a hit for your party, family gathering or any occasion where you want people to laugh and create lasting memories.
Psycho!
iPhone: 4.3 stars(at time of publication)
Android: 3.9 stars(at time of publication)
Psych puts a fresh spin on trivia and social gaming. Players come up with fake answers to real questions and try to fool their friends. (Fox news)
Psycho! is the ultimate party game app! It adds a fresh twist to trivia and social gaming. Players come up with fake answers to real questions and try to fool their friends. The goal is to trick others into choosing the wrong answer while you choose the right one. With tons of categories and a huge database of questions, Psych! guarantees laughter and friendly competition. It’s perfect for small groups or big multiplayer matches, making any party a blast.
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You can also upgrade your party experience with cool entertainment products. I did my homework and found great tech for your next soiree. Whether you want to show videos or movies outdoors with a mini projector or print your favorite party photos directly with a portable printer. And let’s not forget how important a good speaker is when playing your music. I also discovered a high-tech gadget that even allows you to make mixed drinks for your guests.
You can check out these great entertainment gadgets at CyberGuy.com/Party
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Kurt’s main takeaways
So whether you’re planning a birthday party, holiday get-together, or just a casual get-together, incorporating these tech choices will take your party to the next level and create unforgettable memories for you and your guests.
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Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson is an award-winning technology journalist who has a deep love for technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions to Fox News & FOX Business from the mornings on “FOX & Friends.” Do you have a technical question? Get Kurt’s CyberGuy newsletter, share your vote, story idea or comment on CyberGuy.com.
