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Tamagotchi Is Coming Back as an App

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:46:55 +0000

Remember Tamagotchi? The handheld digital pet, which you raised from an egg to an adult creature, was all the rage in the ’90s. Now it’s back, as an app. It’s called ‘Tamagotchi L.i.f.e.’ (love is fun everywhere) and as with the original you make the pet grow by feeding, disciplining and playing with it. There will also be [...]

New Facebook App Will Help You Find Out Who Gave You the Flu

Donald Deane — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:00:46 +0000

After last year's flu season, which health officials say was one of the mildest in the past 30 years, the illness is back with a vengeance. Well, if you're unlucky enough to currently have the flu, at least a new Facebook app can help track down the diseased jerk who gave it to you in the first place.

5 Apps That Would Make Better Movies Than 'Angry Birds'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:30:29 +0000

They are seriously making an 'Angry Birds' movie. What will it be about? Who would be in it (aside from obviously Nicki Minaj)? Will it just be Nicki Minaj doing everyone's voices? It raises a lot questions, but none are more depressing than 'if 'Angry Birds,' then _____?' They're turning a phone app into a movie. We predict this is the beginning of a terrible trend. If we're right, here are five more apps you can expect to see on the big screen.

Amazing 'Lockitron' APP Will Unlock Your Door From Anywhere

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:30:13 +0000

Well, what could possibly go wrong? If you get the Lockitron, you’d only be making it possible to unlock your door with your cell phone from anywhere in the world. At the same time, if you forgot something at home, a friend wouldn’t have to pick up your keys to get it. GAH! Can’t decide [...]

Top 10 Apps for the 2012 Summer Olympics

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:00:17 +0000

The athletes have been training for the last four years. The city has been preparing for the last seven years. And the fans have been booking their tickets for months and months. The 2012 London Summer Olympics are upon us! No matter where you are, you won’t be able to make it to every match. [...]

7 Amazing Apps That Will Help You Get the Best Night of Sleep Ever

Maura Chwastyk — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:30:36 +0000

Many of us have become so addicted to our phones that we can’t stand having to put them down, even when we’re driving. If you’re one of the technologically obsessed who hates to be parted from your phone even to sleep, you’re in luck. With a slew of apps to help you get a good [...]

6 Hunting Apps That'll Improve Your Game

Carl Pettit — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:00:00 +0000

RangeFinder, Market.android.com / Thinkstock / Duck Hunting Calls, Market.android.com

Smart phones help us with most of our daily tasks, so why shouldn't it help out hunters with bringing home the best game possible? Just because you’re slogging through the forest, or across an alpine meadow, with your gun in hand, doesn’t mean you have to leave technology behind. Charge up your iP

5 Great Educational Apps for Kids

Paula Kashtan — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:22 +0000

Ever given a five-year-old with an iPad a dirty look? Silently tsk tsk-ed in your head? Hold onto your judgment for a minute – they're not all playing Angry Birds. In fact, there are tons of apps out there that are all about learning. Here, we round up the best in a variety of categories. [...]

Mobile Natural Disaster Alerts, EAS On The Go

The Web Guy — Fri, 13 May 2011 19:10:06 +0000

I just had to share this story with everyone. With all the flooding, tornadoes, and other natural disasters, this is a most timely story about FEMA and the FCC teaming up to make anybody who has a cell phone aware of any potential natural disasters in their area. According to our friends at smartplanet.com