Show of hands: How many of you have checked your symptoms online before? For those of you who have, how […]
Can a AI Health Chat Bot Keep Patients from Going to the Doctor?
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Too Many Bad Habits? Just Taser Yourself With This Smart Device
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Are you looking to change your bad habits using tried and proven methods? When it comes to improving the way […]
Air Conditioning Assistant Takes Control To Save Money
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When it comes to living in hot climates, there’s nothing better than having a cool breeze from an air conditioning […]
Instagram Like Healthcare App Allows Doctors To Share Cases Worldwide
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Toronto-based clinical image and knowledge-sharing healthcare app Figure 1, described as an ‘Instagram for doctors,’ has raised $10 million in funding […]
AI-Powered Job Search, Google’s New Way To Look For Jobs
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Looking for work is hard. The job market is pretty crummy right now, and looking for a career in any […]
New Smartphone Case Makes Hot Coffee Fresh And On The Go
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You wake up late. Half asleep, you realize you’re running behind. It’s another Monday morning, and you probably shouldn’t have […]
Awesome Alert: Assistive Technology App Promises To Give “Voice To The Voiceless”
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Although Talkitt, the assistive technology app produced by Voiceitt, was launched a few years back, it’s their latest acquisition of $2 […]
These Auto-Tightening Smart Shoes Come With Heating Pads, Cushions Monitors and More
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“Power laces – alright!” Those were three small words for Marty McFly, but for humanity, it was the starter pistol […]
Awesome Alert: Alcohol Tracking Wearable Tells You If You’ve Had Too Many Drinks
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Whether you’re out with friends or out to dinner, it’s easy to lose track of the number of drinks you […]
Now You Can Order Photo Books From The Google Photos App
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Remember the days when you had to go to the store to get your photos printed off so you can […]
Ohhhh, Snap Inc! Inflated User Numbers, Low Earnings & Big Cash Leaks
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As I’ve said before, I just don’t get Snapchat. I don’t like the app, I don’t know why anyone would […]
Awesome Alert: Startup Partners With SpaceX For Most Epic Memorial Service Ever
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Private spaceflight is set to become a commercial reality thanks to companies like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX. There’s now another […]
New Beekeeping App Spots Pests And Infections That Destroy Bee Colonies
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Bees are an essential element of modern society. Their pollination efforts are what make it possible for farmers to raise […]
Everything You Need to Know About Google Allo
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Google’s products have touched most people’s lives at some point. Search, Gmail, Google Docs, Google+, News, Maps, AdWords—those are just […]
Awesome Alert: This Food App Reminds You When Your Ingredients Are Expiring And More
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There have been some rumblings over the past few years about various kitchen and food tech companies dead-set on bringing […]
A Smart Home Hub, Security System and Personal Assistant All in One
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When you hear “home robot”, you probably think of something that rolls around smoothly on wheels you can’t see with […]
The World’s First Hybrid Smartwatch Raised over Five Million in Crowdfunding
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Smartwatches today are fairly popular, however, although useful, many argue they aren’t as fashionable as classic analog watch sets. ZeTime […]
Get Gifts Curated By AI-Human Teams Delivered With This Assistant App For iPhone
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No matter what your love language might be, a good gift is sure to give you that warm fuzzy feeling […]
Submersible Underwater Drone Shatters Its Crowdfunding Goal
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When it comes to outdoor recreation, there’s plenty of devices and drones out there which let you capture the action […]
Identifying Strains in Marijuana Startups: Which Weed Business is Right for You?
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A little over a year ago, I shared my keen insights and vapor-fueled predictions on the future of marijuana startups […]
Peanut Is Tinder For Moms…To Meet Other Moms
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‘Tinder for moms’ seems like an app idea of which the founder of Ashley Madison would be proud, but Peanut’s premise […]
Reforestum Plans to Make Carbon Offsetting as Easy as Calling an Uber
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When we think of carbon offsetting, most of us conjure up images of corporations and national governments scrambling to fund […]
Smart Devices Can Now Have Floating Virtual Control Buttons Literally Anywhere In Your House
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Say what you want about the Internet of Things (“It’s just a fad” / “Internet of Things? More like Internet […]
ClickDishes App Lets You Pre-Order Sit-Down Restaurant Meals And Just Raised $1.6M
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Patience is not an easy virtue to cultivate. Once you think have it down, having to wait for food can destroy […]
I Tried Signal, The Edward Snowden-Approved Messaging App, And I Actually Do Feel Safer
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“Drunken Determine?” I say, reading the words on my iPhone screen. “Yep! That’s what I’ve got too, ‘Drunken Determine’” says […]
Based On Texts, This App Will Tell You How Much People Like You
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“Ever wonder if someone you like likes you back? Or how your friends, or even family members feel about you?” […]
ClaimCompass Gets Money Back To Travelers For Delayed Flights & Cancellations
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As a traveler on a tight timeline, there are few things more frustrating than having flights canceled. Last year I […]
Neighbor, A Carpooling App Just For Your Kids
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For years, carpooling has been a great way to cut commute costs while minimizing environmental footprint. It’s a concept with […]
3 Apps To Get Human Advice On Your Questionable Fashion Tastes
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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 […]
This Startup Offers Risk-Free Betting To Win Cash-Back From Shopping Sprees
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First you take something people really enjoy: shopping. Then you combine that with more things people enjoy, like sports and […]
Hopper’s Airfare Prediction & Savings App Is Taking Off In A Big Way
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Buying airplane tickets can sometimes be just as unpleasant as a long, uncomfortable flight. Existing booking websites and price aggregators can be […]
This App Finds Locals to Party With You When You’re Traveling
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When traveling in Rome, you gotta do as the Romans. That includes partying–you know, if it’s your thing. And why […]
How Snapchat Grew Up While No One (And Everyone) Was Looking
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I’ll admit it. Hell, I’ll say it with curmudgeonly pride: I don’t get Snapchat. Though the number of thirty-somethings who […]
Inclov Is A Dating App Dedicated To People With Disabilities
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Using dating apps can be a challenge for anyone–having to worry about choosing the right pictures, writing a bio that’s […]
All This App Does Is Get You Pizza From Everywhere
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Can one ever truly grow tired of the warm, gooey goodness off a well-made pizza? Based on anecdotal evidence, I’m […]
A Heart Monitoring App Can Detect Arrhythmia By Looking At Your Face
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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. […]
With Video Replies From Celebs & Influencers, Whale Wants To Be ‘Quora for the Snapchat Generation’
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Reddit AMAs (Ask Me Anything), Quora Sessions, Product Hunt Live, Twitter Q&A—the list goes on. There are a number of […]
Bright Future for Search: Find Anything Everywhere from Anywhere With Natural Language
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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.
An App Designed To Save Your Kids From Smartphone Addiction
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We live in an era where most people have become dependent on technology. We can’t help but to take out […]
The Ecomo Water Bottle Tells You How Dirty Your Water Is And Filters It
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We’re increasingly trusting of technology to keep us safe; from products like the Allergy Amulet protecting us from peanuts, to the […]
An App Called, “Vigilante” Launched To Open Up The 911 System And Promote, Well, Vigilantism
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There are significantly more citizens than there are police. The limited size of many departments means there’s only so many […]
Habit Will Offer Personalized DNA-Based Diets Delivered To Your Door
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Dieting is one of the hottest industries in the world, filled with tens of thousands of products promising to help […]
Forest Is The Best Productivity App I’ve Ever Used; You Should Try It
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Focusing can be surprisingly uncomfortable. If you’ve got an overactive imagination (read: crippling ADD), it can be damn near unbearable, […]
Mylestoned: A New App For Mourning, Remembering & Celebrating Loved Ones Through Technology
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Once making it through the mourning process, the way we remember loved ones who have passed hasn’t changed a whole lot […]
For Models-On-Demand, Vegas-Based Moda Thinks It Can Do More
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A quick Google search for “models on demand” returns results primarily relating to the business models of on-demand software services. […]
Hinge Is Now A Dating App For People Who Are Sick Of Swiping
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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 Analyzes Your Skin To Create Personalized Skincare Regimens
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This smart mirror might replace your esthetician or dermatologist with its personalized, ongoing skincare recommendations and connected app.
Now You Can Live Preview Tattoos On Your Skin With Your Smartphone
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If the thought of getting a tattoo scares you, I don’t blame you—there’s so much that can go wrong. Even […]
Jopwell Helps Minorities Land Tech Jobs, And Magic Johnson Loves Them
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It’s an established fact that the tech industry has a significant diversity problem. In 2014, the combined US workforces of […]
A Smart Digital Photo Frame That Automatically Picks Your Best Pics & Recognizes People
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Taking photos with our phones has become an almost reflex response to seeing something cool. While some of us have mastered […]
The Startup Renting On-Demand Dog Houses By The Minute
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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?
Bucket List App BUCKiTDREAM Just Raised $1 Million To Help Us Live Our Lists
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We all have a bucket list of the things we want to do and see before we kick the bucket […]
Facebook Marketplace Is Live, So Far It’s Better Than Craigslist
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Today, Facebook introduced us to Facebook Marketplace, a new Craigslist-style forum where users can buy and sell items with their […]
GiveSafe Is Improving Homeless Support with a Mobile App, Beacons & Ongoing Interaction
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GiveSafe is a new, innovative solution that combines both software and hardware, and both technology and human touch to support the […]
This “Attach-to-Anything” Bluetooth Lock May Keep Your Kids Out Of The Liquor Cabinet
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There are certain cabinets in my house (detergents, liquor, laundered money, etc.) that I want to keep my kids from […]
Shade Pursues More Accurate & Affordable UV Radiation Monitoring for Lupus Patients
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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.
Welcome The 1st Generation of eSports Trainers, They’re In With a Bang Not a Click
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Since the launch of Twitch in 2011, and the massive popularity of eSports (competitive, cash-generating gaming for the layman) through […]
TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2016: The Highlights
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TechCrunch Disrupt landed in the City by the Bay this week after making a pitstop in New York earlier this year. […]
Non-Invasive Device for Checking Vitamin Levels Vitastiq Crushes Crowdfunding Again
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When it comes to getting your nutrients, eating healthy is the best start. But once you’ve eaten, few people have much in the […]
Snagajob App Offers Easy Search For Entry-Level Jobs As Part-Time Employment Grows
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The online job listing website Snagajob released its mobile app this past June, allowing job seekers to view an interactive […]
Fenestra Will Motorize & Automate Home Windows To Make Them Smart Windows
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The EPA has shown that indoor air can be considerably more polluted than outdoor air. So trying to escape the […]
Anglr Is A Fishing Fitbit For Your Rod, Automatically Recording Fishing Stats
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Anglers have always had the option of recording fishing stats—number of catches, locations, etc.—in manual logs. The process is a tremendous […]
Josephine Helps People Get Home Cooked Meals From Neighbors
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In the age of Uber and one-hour deliveries, we’ve all become used to convenience. Convenience is great, but in the […]
A New Fitness Wearable That Coaches You In Real Time As You Run
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In the past, both athletes and consumers had to pay pretty extravagant fees for coaching and personal training. Thanks to […]
A New Parenting App To Schedule, Track & Pay Kids For Chores
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Can we realistically expect a generation that has grown up on instant gratification, easy validation (e.g., participation trophies) and touchscreen toys […]
Artificial Intelligence Could Cure Social Anxiety, If It’s Used Properly
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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.
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know August 15-19
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Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
The Tao of Being a TaskRabbit: 5 Things Learned From Assembling IKEA for Racists & Other Experiences
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According to a Time Magazine poll, 22% of American adults have offered some kind of good or service through the […]
Pay-Per-Article Journalism Platform Blendle Hits 1 Million Users After U.S. Release
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A few months ago, we covered the pay-per-article media platform Blendle as a rare glimmer of hope in the dismal […]
Founder of the Week: Sean Bingham of KZ and Adventure Hunt
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The Vitals Birth Name: Sean Thomas Bingham (LinkedIn | Twitter) Hometown: Born: Fairfax, Virginia / Lives: Orem, Utah Company Names: KZ & […]
2 Photography Apps That Help Plan The Perfect Pic By Assessing The Conditions
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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.
Double Dog Dare App Lets You Win Real Money By Completing Dares
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There’s something about hearing the words “I dare you” that brings out the fight in a lot of us. Now there’s […]
Review: TRACKS Running App, An Alien Invasion Storyline Soundtrack for Your Jogs
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As an avid runner, I’m always on the lookout for apps that will improve the quality of my exercise excursions, which […]
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know July 11-15
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Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
6 Products & Startups All Wine Lovers Should Know About
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Wine sales in the U.S. topped $38 billion in 2015, increasing 1.3 percent from the year before. As Americans turn […]
A Smartwatch For Kids To Teach Good Habits, Organization & The Concept Of Time
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I feel like 90% of my day consists of reminding my kids to clean up, get their pajamas on, brush their […]
Nanit, The Baby Monitor Probably Smarter Than Most Parents
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Baby monitors have been around since the 1930’s but there hasn’t been much innovation in the space for a while. For […]
An App Making It Easy & Rewarding To Report City Problems To Local Officials
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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.
Tinder For Investments & Entrepreneurs – There Are At Least 2 Of ‘Em
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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.
The Happier App Helps You Look At The Bright Side of Every Day
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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.
The App Fighting Sexual Assault By Recognizing Screams and Auto-Phoning the Police
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Unfortunately, rape has been in the news quite a bit lately and it doesn’t seem to be going away. It’s […]
F5 Fitness App Launching in July To Help You Find Fitness Buddies
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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.
This Insanely Cool Lunchbox Raised Almost $2 Million On Indiegogo, And It Ships Next Month
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Lunchtime is one of the most challenging meals of the day because whether you’re dining out or brown-bagging it, it’s […]
5 Digital Assistant Apps To Simplify Your Daily Routine
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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.
Bar Roulette Is a ‘Surprise Me’ App for Bar Hopping
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Sometimes, venturing away from your preferred watering hole to uncharted tippling territory can be an uncomfortable exercise. It can also result […]
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know May 16-20
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Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
2 Startups Helping Us Fight Parking Tickets & Traffic Tickets
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Anyone who has seen the show Parking Wars knows that getting a parking ticket or traffic ticket (or worse, getting booted) […]
Newslinn Connects Citizen Photos To Journalists In Real Time
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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.
Automated Price Protection Assistant Earny Launches with $1.2M Seed Funding
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Earny is an app that launched on the Apple App Store this past week (Android version in the works) with $1.2 […]
You Can Wake Up to Motivation from The Rock with Rock Clock App
• 2 min read
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t like getting out of bed in the morning. Fortunately, there’s now an […]
This App Finds You The Hipster Area of Every Major City
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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.
3 Startups Making Bill Payments Feel Slightly Less Like Torture
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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.
13 Startups I Need You To Not Start Up
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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.
New Clink Investment App Has One Social Feature That Sets It Apart
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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.
AlertFilm Launches to Help Cinephiles Track Movie Releases On All Platforms
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I admit it: I’m a bit of a Cinephile. Ok, I’m A LOT of a Cinephile. I try to see […]
The Nima Sensor Could Be Your New BFF For Gluten Free Living
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Ever feel that “Life gone cray” is the story of your mind and your body on gluten? You try to […]
Valet Parking App Luxe Lands $50 Million in Funding
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Luxe, the San Francisco-based valet parking app startup, recently closed a $50 million Series B round, a large part of which was a […]
Botkeeper Puts All Business Accounting on Cruise Control
• 3 min read
If we’re talking about the fun and exciting aspects of starting up and running a business, accounting doesn’t have a […]
TipTalk, The Interact-With-Influencers App, Cool in Theory Not In Practice
• 3 min read
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 App Raises $4.5M to Help Students Find Colleges and Careers
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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.
