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ChoreMonster Puts a Different Spin on Kids’ Chores

April 13, 2012 by noemi

When I was a kid, I avoided chores like the plague. Cleaning my room, watering the plants, and sweeping the floor were some of the things that I had to do on a regular basis, but nothing got my goat as much as doing the dishes. Avoiding that chore took special planning and tons of creativity, and to this day, I am the subject of jokes at home when that topic comes up.

If you have children, you just might be wracking your brains as to what you can do to entice them to get their chores done. Why not take advantage of what technology has to offer?

Enter ChoreMonster, a new web app which is supposed to make chores more enjoyable for kids. [Read more…] about ChoreMonster Puts a Different Spin on Kids’ Chores

SlimKicker Turns Losing Weight Into a Game

April 3, 2012 by noemi

Struggling with your weight loss program? It is a perennial problem that countless people face, but it seems that technology just might help make this endeavor more fun. We all know, deep in our hearts, that no matter what fancy program you try to lose weight, the bottom line is the same: a balanced diet and regular exercise. While that is true, it is a boring idea.

Now what if you have an app that can make things a tad more fun than the usual? I just ran across an app called SlimKicker, which is available as web app and an iPhone app. [Read more…] about SlimKicker Turns Losing Weight Into a Game

Smartphone Use an Indication of Wealth?

April 2, 2012 by noemi

I would never really have thought about it, but a Reuters article got me thinking. ((Source: Reuters)) A study was conducted by The Luxury Institute, with the goal of finding out how wealthy consumers used their smartphones. In other words, they studied the app usage among the members of this sector.

The conclusion? Wealthy people tend to use their smartphones more for apps geared towards finance, travel, and news. They do not seem to have a proclivity for social apps like Twitter or for gaming apps. [Read more…] about Smartphone Use an Indication of Wealth?

Fake Apple Products Look Eerily Real

February 24, 2012 by Amanda DiSilvestro

Earlier today The New York Times reported that more and more people are selling fake Apple products in the hopes of making a quick buck. This was first discovered when a police officer came across someone selling what looked exactly like an IPhone. It had what looked like the correct box, and it was being sold for a great price of $150 (although not too great as to seem suspicious). Naturally the police officer assumed someone was selling an IPhone, and the lack of a vendor’s license was the only cause of concern. However, it wasn’t long before police discovered that the IPhone was a fake.

Hasbro to Release Lazer Tag Guns for iPhone

February 22, 2012 by noemi

Who has not been suckered into NERF guns at some point? Hasbro has indeed sealed its name in history, thanks to these toys that children of all ages enjoy. Heck, even adults who have kept their playful side will not say no to NERF guns!

This year, you will be treated to something entirely different, and from the looks of it, even more exciting. Hasbro has announced new Lazer Tag guns which are compatible with the iPhone and the iPod Touch. [Read more…] about Hasbro to Release Lazer Tag Guns for iPhone

Temple Run for Android Still in the Works

February 21, 2012 by noemi

The discussion about Android versus iOS has been going on for a long time now, and it still is not over. The Internet is vast with an Android Market here and an Android market there. This perhaps has contributed to its explosive growth. Still, one can’t deny that it seems that a lot of developers first focus on creating new apps for iOS, with Android users having to wait for a while.

On the other hand, with the number of Android devices swimming out there, one also cannot discount the fact that there are more users. More so, practically all the basic things that you want to do, you can do with an Android device. For example, if need to know how to make gifs, there certainly is an Android app for that.

When it comes to some games, though, Android users have to be a little more patient. And yes, I am talking about Temple Run. [Read more…] about Temple Run for Android Still in the Works