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Amazon Rapids: A Mobile App That Gets Kids Reading

July 31, 2017

Most parents I know have rules about how much time their kids can use tablets or smartphones. And if not rules, they have guilt. How dare we let kids waste time on shitty mobile games when they could be playing outside or reading (never mind that games can improve hand-eye coordination, ...

Reviews

Chronolink DX Is Your Next Favorite Phone Game

July 20, 2017

Let’s talk about your new favorite phone game. It’s called Chronolink DX, or as I like to call it, The Monster Mash. There is no monster mashing, but it feels appropriate to me.

Opinion, Reviews

Are Harassment & Hate Inevitable on Social Media?: A Review of Imzy

November 23, 2016

There are many reasons for needing a safe space. This is not a new topic when it comes to having an online life. It’s gained momentum in the last few years as more and more hate groups find ways to harass, abuse, and dox their targets.

Reviews

GoldenThread Tarot: The Future on Your Phone

November 14, 2016

The roots of tarot are as mysterious as the practice of modern divination itself. Though some claim that the practice can be traced back to ancient Kabbalah, there is no real evidence of this kind of usage. Several countries use tarot decks as simply playing cards. For those interested in ...

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Geek Mystique: Lifestyle News for September

September 26, 2016

It’s that time again! The Lifestyle section Editor’s–that would be me–monthly round-up of carefully curated (meaning stuff I like) geeky lifestyle links! Hide your wallet now.

Reviews

App Review: Plant Nanny

September 5, 2016

Plant Nanny Version: 1.9.2 Price: Free with in-app purchases By Fourdesire.com Available for iOS 7.0 or later, Android, and Windows Phone WWAC Writer, Kate Tanski, recently turned me on to the app Plant Nanny (which WWAC writer Kat Overland turned her on to!) when I was complaining about trying ...

Roundtables

Pokémon Go: Is Anyone on Team Valor?

July 22, 2016

Pokémon Go is sweeping the internet, and it’s no surprise. My Facebook feed is filled with screenshots of the game, interspersed with memes about the game, and people complaining about adults having fun. It hit just the right spot for nostalgia, and geocaching seems to finally have caught ...

Roundtables

Apps We Love

June 6, 2016

This past month for lifestyle, we talked a lot about helpful and favorite apps. Both Melinda and Catie reviewed meditation apps, while Jessica talked about the productivity app Trello. At the beginning of the month, Ray reviewed Litsy, a book app. I then asked for a few more recommendations for ...

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Mom’N’Pop Culture: An App for the Mom-Beast

June 1, 2016

The other day I caught a rerun of Supernanny, a how-to reality television show hosted by a child rearing professional who teaches parents to deal with out-of-control children. Mostly, I can’t relate to the extreme issues suffered by these parents. When it comes to kids, I have really lucked ...

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Headspace: The App To Make Meditating Simple?

May 24, 2016

The app Headspace, (available on both iOS and Android, promises a simple but enticing result: learn how to meditate by committing just ten minutes to the app over ten days. Once the beginner’s Take Ten program is finished, users will know the basic skills and value of mindfulness and be able to ...

Apps

Amazon Rapids: A Mobile App That Gets Kids Reading

Chronolink DX Is Your Next Favorite Phone Game

GoldenThread Tarot: The Future on Your Phone

Geek Mystique: Lifestyle News for September

App Review: Plant Nanny

Pokémon Go: Is Anyone on Team Valor?

Apps We Love

Mom’N’Pop Culture: An App for the Mom-Beast

Headspace: The App To Make Meditating Simple?

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