Admit it — you play with your cellphone on the toilet. It’s nothing to be ashamed of (although studies show that 16% of phones have fecal matter on them, so that’s gross). But what if there were a video game you could play while using urinals? This ...Read the rest
Motion Math: Hungry Guppy Ages 2-up Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars Why we like it: This is one of those apps you wish you had back when you were a first grader. Why? It helps you learn to add, by connecting a child’s fingertip ...Read the rest
Back in January, many email marketers said increasing their lists was their top goal for 2013. Well, spring is here. Is your mailing list growing as fast as your flowers and lawn? If not, it’s time to execute a new plan. Many marketers have email ...Read the rest
The success of any social program is ultimately determined by its ability to connect on a one-to-one, human level. But what does it actually mean to be human in social media? Is it having a fun and engaging brand? Speaking in everyday, colloquial language? Establishing ...Read the rest
Tyler Fenton lives in Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood, and can sleep five people between his extra bed, couch and floor. David Rahn lives in Brighton, and has room for one — plus extra clothes, Wi-Fi, a shower and more amenities for use. Kara Bauer lives ...Read the rest
UPDATE: Twitter has shut down Ribbon’s new payment processing feature. We’ve reached out to Twitter for comment and will update when we hear back. Twitter’s CEO has expressed an interest in embracing ecommerce in the past, but it looks like one startup may have just beat it to ...Read the rest
Dropbox began as a consumer-focused service, but as anyone who works with digital files knows, it has been adopted by businesses — both large and small — en masse. After dabbling with business-focused features for a while, Dropbox is now officially launching Dropbox for Business, with tools ...Read the rest
Because stories are traditionally told through word of mouth, they are at risk of getting lost from one generation to the next. A new app called StoryPress seeks to safeguard these personal tales by letting people capture and share them online. Users can record their ...Read the rest
Move over, Apple and Samsung. While two of tech’s biggest companies are reportedly developing smart watches, startup LinkMe has already gotten a head start. LinkMe is a Bluetooth-enabled device that lets users view incoming text messages or social-media alerts on their wrist. They send a message with their smartphone ...Read the rest
Ever wondered how Google‘s visionary (pun intended) gadget, Google Glass, actually works? Well, artist Martin Missfeldt created an infographic that explains the wonders of technology behind Google’s technologically-enhanced glasses. At the heart of the tech that makes Google Glass tick are a mini projector and a semi-transparent prism which ...Read the rest
