I've got this theory: the App Store is like a microcosm of humanity. There are many bright spots—like apps that help you donate to charities or teach children important life skills. But there are also weird, creepy, and stalker-ish apps that make you want to throw your phone across the room and hide. More

The last we heard, Nintendo has sold over 32 million Wii Fit Balance Boards, which means there's a good chance you've got one stored away in the closet or media cabinet, neglected and forgotten since your last Wii-fueled workout. Even if you have no further plans for working out using the balance-oriented accessory, a new open-source Android application can breathe new life into the Balance Board as a fitness tool connected to your Android powered device...

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Smartphone etiquette is increasingly becoming an issue out in public because many people (myself included) have the impulsive habit of checking our phones every 30 minutes, everywhere. I realize it’s important to establish some basic etiquette rules to acknowledge and practice while out with and around others...

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Have you been daydreaming about a beach house vacation? Perhaps an apartment in the center of a far off city somewhere in Europe? Or maybe a cottage in the nearby countryside to help shed away the built-up tension of a 9-5? Finding the perfect getaway is easier than ever if you've got the appropriate smartphone app to help explore listings, compare features and prices, and bookmark to make a dream become a reality.

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I don't know whether I'm more impressed by this carefully executed IKEA hack incorporating a Nokia Qi inductive charger into an IKEA HEMNES nightstand for wireless charging or the beautiful video documentation of the project itself...

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Google Now
• FREE
• Apple iTunes

If you're an iPhone user who has always wanted to dip your toes into the Android experience without actually giving up the iPhone and switching over to an Android device, now is an opportune time to download/update the Google Search app for iOS. The app is now infused with the push, info-rich goodness via Google's information card based alert system. We've included a video below the jump just in case you're not acquainted with what Google Now has to offer. But we doubt you'll ever want to go back once you compare Google Now versus the barebones iOS notification system. More

I don't know about you, but it's been a long while since I've sold anything on eBay or even Craigslist. The whole process is a bit of a drag, with too many hoops to jump through and dishonest types to steer clear of (specifically, all the no shows, haggling, and scams).  Sold. is an app developed by a team of MIT Media Lab graduates, a promising algorithm-based solution subtracting the hassles of selling items you no longer want or need.

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Poketo iPhone 5 Case
• $38.00
• Poketo

Available in 6 lovely spring season hues, Poketo's case+wallet combo is twice as nice, protecting your valuable Siri-housing phone, while also offering two compartments for stowing away credit cards and cash. It's an ideal accessory for eliminating the need for a phone case and a separate wallet. Additionally, all the iPhone's buttons, camera, charging and audio connections are left accessible, so you'll never have to take your phone out of the protective case to use it.
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There are some families that ban iPads, phones, email, and all things tech when taking the hallowed family vacation. I'm amazed by that. Maybe we'll try it sometime. But, though I don't want to spend our vacation tied to our devices, there are moments when I find having a little tech helps everyone recharge.

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Chilewich iPhone 5 Case 
• $40.00
• Chilewich

My dining room table is already adorned with a set of Chilewich basketweave placemats; they're durable and super easy to clean, and not to mention aesthetically pleasing, which also happens to make them quite ideal as a material to use as a phone case. The dash of weave of four yarns over four colors aren't just pleasing to the eye, the weave provides a satisfying and secure grip. Just don't eat on top of it!

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