Hashflags, n; A flag emoticon corresponding with a country’s hashtag, introduced in anticipation of the World Cup. A variation on Twitter’s popular ‘hashtags,’ hashflags are an added Easter egg for fans following the international football competition. Whatever country you want to follow, you…
If you missed Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference on Monday morning, we can catch you up to date. Here are our favorite app updates from the conference, presented by Apple’s CEO Tim Cook from WWDC.
Mid-Field Wireless Transfer, n; A new method for gaining energy that could wirelessly power implanted medical devices. A team at Stanford led by electrical engineer Ada Poon is pioneering the charging methodology using an electronic device smaller than a grain of…
You know what that stock photo means…it’s graduation season. As college grads flock into the real world, one thing stays constant: their smartphone. So toss your caps and download these apps to survive the start of your post-grad life.
UPDATE: Apple just announced Healthkit (not Healthbook, as was rumored) as part of it’s iOS 8 update. Check out more updates on iOS 8 on our blog! Healthkit, n; A feature of the upcoming iOS 8 that can measure and keep track of a…
Congrats, Class of 2014! Check out these apps from the year’s seniors and graduates. Bryant University Commencement For the second year, Bryant University is using Yapp to organize their commencement ceremony. Their app has listings for all the meetings…
They’re always in the news, but what exactly are the mini flyers? Drone, n; An unmanned, remotely-piloted aircraft. Traditionally, drones have been piloted remotely, like remote-controlled cars or planes, and have recently moved into autonomous technology, allowing them to fly…
Friday, we told you about 5 apps to download for your prom day While those will help with your shopping, grooming, arriving and partying needs, we’ve got a few tips and tricks for making your own awesome app to prep,…
April is Autism Awareness Month and we have been featuring an app each week that is loved by and influential in the Autism community. This week, as our final installation, take a look at Mumble Jumble, an iPad app that…
Lytro Illum, n; A mirrorless camera that can refocus photos after they’re taken. The Illum is built using a light field sensor, which captures direction of light rays in addition to the basic color and intensity of traditional cameras. This…
April is Autism Awareness Month and we’re featuring an app each week that is loved by and influential in the Autism community. This week, take a look at ReacTickles Magic, an interactive software designed with children on the Autism Spectrum.…
April is Autism Awareness Month, and we’re featuring an app a week that is loved by and influential in the Autism community. This week, we’re showing off Proloquo2Go, an award-winning speech assistance program.
