How to survive your office party using apps

Holiday office parties are pretty much obligatory, which means a lot of small talk and one too many vodka tonics.

This year, use apps to make your holiday party a little less dreadful.

1KnockToCall

Make your exit from a dull conversation look more legitimate by faking an incoming phone call. That's right, there's an app for that — you no longer have to text a friend to save you.

Or, if you don't have time to call, place your phone in your pocket with the app open and the screen on. Then, knock on the screen where the app is located to activate the timer Read more...