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Are you looking to change your bad habits using tried and proven methods? When it comes to improving the way…
When it comes to living in hot climates, there’s nothing better than having a cool breeze from an air conditioning…
Toronto-based clinical image and knowledge-sharing healthcare app Figure 1, described as an ‘Instagram for doctors,’ has raised $10 million in funding…
Looking for work is hard. The job market is pretty crummy right now, and looking for a career in any…
You wake up late. Half asleep, you realize you’re running behind. It’s another Monday morning, and you probably shouldn’t have…
Although Talkitt, the assistive technology app produced by Voiceitt, was launched a few years back, it’s their latest acquisition of $2…
“Power laces – alright!” Those were three small words for Marty McFly, but for humanity, it was the starter pistol…
Whether you’re out with friends or out to dinner, it’s easy to lose track of the number of drinks you…
Remember the days when you had to go to the store to get your photos printed off so you can…
As I’ve said before, I just don’t get Snapchat. I don’t like the app, I don’t know why anyone would…
Private spaceflight is set to become a commercial reality thanks to companies like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX. There’s now another…
Bees are an essential element of modern society. Their pollination efforts are what make it possible for farmers to raise…
Google’s products have touched most people’s lives at some point. Search, Gmail, Google Docs, Google+, News, Maps, AdWords—those are just…
There have been some rumblings over the past few years about various kitchen and food tech companies dead-set on bringing…
When you hear “home robot”, you probably think of something that rolls around smoothly on wheels you can’t see with…
Smartwatches today are fairly popular, however, although useful, many argue they aren’t as fashionable as classic analog watch sets. ZeTime…
No matter what your love language might be, a good gift is sure to give you that warm fuzzy feeling…
When it comes to outdoor recreation, there’s plenty of devices and drones out there which let you capture the action…
A little over a year ago, I shared my keen insights and vapor-fueled predictions on the future of marijuana startups…
‘Tinder for moms’ seems like an app idea of which the founder of Ashley Madison would be proud, but Peanut’s premise…
When we think of carbon offsetting, most of us conjure up images of corporations and national governments scrambling to fund…
Say what you want about the Internet of Things (“It’s just a fad” / “Internet of Things? More like Internet…
Patience is not an easy virtue to cultivate. Once you think have it down, having to wait for food can destroy…
“Drunken Determine?” I say, reading the words on my iPhone screen. “Yep! That’s what I’ve got too, ‘Drunken Determine’” says…
“Ever wonder if someone you like likes you back? Or how your friends, or even family members feel about you?”…
As a traveler on a tight timeline, there are few things more frustrating than having flights canceled. Last year I…
For years, carpooling has been a great way to cut commute costs while minimizing environmental footprint. It’s a concept with…
Fashion–or as some of us like to call it, “I have no idea what I’m doing”–is no child’s play. It can…
First you take something people really enjoy: shopping. Then you combine that with more things people enjoy, like sports and…
Buying airplane tickets can sometimes be just as unpleasant as a long, uncomfortable flight. Existing booking websites and price aggregators can be…
When traveling in Rome, you gotta do as the Romans. That includes partying–you know, if it’s your thing. And why…
I’ll admit it. Hell, I’ll say it with curmudgeonly pride: I don’t get Snapchat. Though the number of thirty-somethings who…
Using dating apps can be a challenge for anyone–having to worry about choosing the right pictures, writing a bio that’s…
Can one ever truly grow tired of the warm, gooey goodness off a well-made pizza? Based on anecdotal evidence, I’m…
When you think of heart monitoring, often images of classic stethoscopes, finger-clip-booths-at-the-mall, or expensive and bulky medical equipment come to mind.…
Reddit AMAs (Ask Me Anything), Quora Sessions, Product Hunt Live, Twitter Q&A—the list goes on. There are a number of…
Internet search has seen some great innovation. Local search of personal assets though? Still painful. Hopefully Findo represents the future with it’s artificial intelligence-based cross-platform search of all your files, emails, and more.
We live in an era where most people have become dependent on technology. We can’t help but to take out…
We’re increasingly trusting of technology to keep us safe; from products like the Allergy Amulet protecting us from peanuts, to the…
There are significantly more citizens than there are police. The limited size of many departments means there’s only so many…
Dieting is one of the hottest industries in the world, filled with tens of thousands of products promising to help…
Focusing can be surprisingly uncomfortable. If you’ve got an overactive imagination (read: crippling ADD), it can be damn near unbearable,…
Once making it through the mourning process, the way we remember loved ones who have passed hasn’t changed a whole lot…
A quick Google search for “models on demand” returns results primarily relating to the business models of on-demand software services.…
If you’re looking for a real, lasting relationship, Tinder may not be your best bet. The people behind the dating app, Hinge,…
This smart mirror might replace your esthetician or dermatologist with its personalized, ongoing skincare recommendations and connected app.
If the thought of getting a tattoo scares you, I don’t blame you—there’s so much that can go wrong. Even…
It’s an established fact that the tech industry has a significant diversity problem. In 2014, the combined US workforces of…
Taking photos with our phones has become an almost reflex response to seeing something cool. While some of us have mastered…
A new service provides on-demand rental dog houses for parking your dog while you’re out and about. It’s like short term pet boarding right when you need it. Did you even know you wanted that?
We all have a bucket list of the things we want to do and see before we kick the bucket…
Today, Facebook introduced us to Facebook Marketplace, a new Craigslist-style forum where users can buy and sell items with their…
GiveSafe is a new, innovative solution that combines both software and hardware, and both technology and human touch to support the…
There are certain cabinets in my house (detergents, liquor, laundered money, etc.) that I want to keep my kids from…
Targeted toward lupus patients, skin cancer sufferers and anyone else interested in monitoring their exposure to UV radiation, the Shade medical device and companion smartphone app is more than 25x more accurate than the similar device by Microsoft.
Since the launch of Twitch in 2011, and the massive popularity of eSports (competitive, cash-generating gaming for the layman) through…
TechCrunch Disrupt landed in the City by the Bay this week after making a pitstop in New York earlier this year.…
When it comes to getting your nutrients, eating healthy is the best start. But once you’ve eaten, few people have much in the…
The online job listing website Snagajob released its mobile app this past June, allowing job seekers to view an interactive…
The EPA has shown that indoor air can be considerably more polluted than outdoor air. So trying to escape the…
Anglers have always had the option of recording fishing stats—number of catches, locations, etc.—in manual logs. The process is a tremendous…
In the age of Uber and one-hour deliveries, we’ve all become used to convenience. Convenience is great, but in the…
In the past, both athletes and consumers had to pay pretty extravagant fees for coaching and personal training. Thanks to…
Can we realistically expect a generation that has grown up on instant gratification, easy validation (e.g., participation trophies) and touchscreen toys…
Artificial Intelligence has unique applications for treating social anxiety, but it isn’t the same AI you’re used to seeing in movies. In fact, in the new app AI-Therapy, it meets the definition but not the spirit. We’re hoping someone can take our idea for a simulated social anxiety app and build it instead.
Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep…
According to a Time Magazine poll, 22% of American adults have offered some kind of good or service through the…
A few months ago, we covered the pay-per-article media platform Blendle as a rare glimmer of hope in the dismal…
The Vitals Birth Name: Sean Thomas Bingham (LinkedIn | Twitter) Hometown: Born: Fairfax, Virginia / Lives: Orem, Utah Company Names: KZ &…
Whether you’re a hobbyist or a pro, these photography apps can help you plan the perfect pic by analyzing the sun, the moon, the weather and the sky.
There’s something about hearing the words “I dare you” that brings out the fight in a lot of us. Now there’s…
As an avid runner, I’m always on the lookout for apps that will improve the quality of my exercise excursions, which…
Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep…
Wine sales in the U.S. topped $38 billion in 2015, increasing 1.3 percent from the year before. As Americans turn…
I feel like 90% of my day consists of reminding my kids to clean up, get their pajamas on, brush their…
Baby monitors have been around since the 1930’s but there hasn’t been much innovation in the space for a while. For…
With just a few taps, Ctzen enables regular citizens to report city issues to their local officials, and, through gamification, encourages regular interaction with city government. The app is nicely designed and serves a need. The only obstacle that remains is user adoption, particularly by the government officials.
Following in the footsteps of the “Uber For” craze, there is now a whole category of “Tinder For” apps. This roundup covers two such apps focused on investments and entrepreneurs. Just swipe right for love…and funding for your new business idea.
Whether you’re trying to make a bad day less terrible or just looking to collect happy moments with others, Happier can probably help. The app, founded by Natalie Kogan, is a sort of social network focused on inspiration, positivity, and mental health.
Unfortunately, rape has been in the news quite a bit lately and it doesn’t seem to be going away. It’s…
Finding a workout partner with the same sports interest and athletic level may be getting easier with the “F5″ (Find Fitness Friends for Free” app launches in July. The app will connect users with other people looking to buddy up in any and all athletic endeavors. It may not be groundbreaking, but its user interface and broad selection of sports interests may give it the traction it needs.
Lunchtime is one of the most challenging meals of the day because whether you’re dining out or brown-bagging it, it’s…
Digital assistants can help make your daily routine easier by providing traffic updates, package tracking, event notifications, answers to your questions, and more. Here are 5 virtual assistant apps that break the mold.
Sometimes, venturing away from your preferred watering hole to uncharted tippling territory can be an uncomfortable exercise. It can also result…
Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep…
Anyone who has seen the show Parking Wars knows that getting a parking ticket or traffic ticket (or worse, getting booted)…
With photojournalism being crowdsourced for better or worse, Newslinn is creating a platform where citizen reporters can share photos directly with professional journalists and the photos are auto-verified for authenticity.
Earny is an app that launched on the Apple App Store this past week (Android version in the works) with $1.2…
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t like getting out of bed in the morning. Fortunately, there’s now an…
Where Is Williamsburg is an app that finds you the hipster area of every major city around the world – bars with PBR, brunch spots, pour-over coffee shops, American Apparel and all. You may find it ironic, silly, or a statement on gentrification. Either way, it could be handy while travelling.
These three exciting startups are making the online bill payment process a little less horrible. From one consolidated bill to a tool to track your monthly subscription costs, each one offers something unique to take a little of the sting out of the task.
At any given time, there are good startup ideas and there are bad startup ideas. Here are 13 bad ones. Email, messaging, networking, collaboration and friend finding apps – they’ve been done. And smart toys, foodie apps, and selfie sticks are killing our collective souls. So, when you’re looking for the next great business idea, please pass on these. Please.
There are a lot of apps for saving money, but the social features and easy investment process in Clink may set it apart for millennials. A no-fee investment app, Clink simplifies the saving process for individuals and allows group contributions toward a single goal.
I admit it: I’m a bit of a Cinephile. Ok, I’m A LOT of a Cinephile. I try to see…
Ever feel that “Life gone cray” is the story of your mind and your body on gluten? You try to…
Luxe, the San Francisco-based valet parking app startup, recently closed a $50 million Series B round, a large part of which was a…
If we’re talking about the fun and exciting aspects of starting up and running a business, accounting doesn’t have a…
TipTalk is a celebrity messaging app that’s supposed to get you screen time with A-list celebrities and influencers, but without any real stars on the platform yet, it feels more like a lame, expensive Twitstagram.
Schoold, a free app for helping high school students with the college search process and career planning has been receiving a lot of attention, funding, and new users, after launching at the key time in college search season.