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Getting Divorced? There’s an App for That. Seriously.

June 12, 2012 by noemi

I should not have been surprised, really. After all, everyone and their mom is creating a phone app for practically everything. Why not create apps that will help people who are going through the messy process called divorce? [Read more…] about Getting Divorced? There’s an App for That. Seriously.

Pixeller Allows You to Create Your Own Pixel Art

April 19, 2012 by noemi

There’s something about pixel art that does not grow old. Sure, there are many amazing works of art that can blow pixel art out of the water, but the charm of this style has a timeless quality. Not everyone may appreciate pixel art, but if you love it, and you have an iPhone, an iPod Touch, or an iPad, you’ll want to hear about this new pixel art app.

Called Pixeller, the iOS app is basically a paint board which allows you to exercise your creativity and make pixel art wherever you are. [Read more…] about Pixeller Allows You to Create Your Own Pixel Art

3D Print Your Own Pills

April 18, 2012 by noemi

Hold your horses! It is not possible to have your own drugstore at home just yet, but the likelihood of being able to print your own pills is high. You can thank Professor Lee Cronin, who is the Gardiner Chair of Chemistry at the University for this.

He has conducted research into the possibility of using a 3D printer to make reactionware. This refers to containers made of a polymer gel. Chemicals are then added to the reactionware, which can then result in various applications – including medication. [Read more…] about 3D Print Your Own Pills

Pebble: E-Paper Watch Works for iOS and Android

April 16, 2012 by noemi

Wristwatches have always been a popular accessory, although I have to admit that I have never been too much into them. While I do appreciate a nice looking watch, I have never felt the urge to get one of those bands for the iPod Nano. I have a feeling that it will look ridiculous, in spite of the countless people who have told me how cool it is to wear one. On the other hand, there are also those who have ranted against the downsides of the iPod Nano as a watch.

If you are one of them, you might be interested in the newest thing in wristwatches coupled with mobile devices: Pebble, the e-paper watch that works for both the iPhone and Android devices. [Read more…] about Pebble: E-Paper Watch Works for iOS and Android

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