Teens Develop Revolutionary App That Will Teach Blind Children Braille
Did you know only 10% of blind people under the age of 18 could read braille? Well neither did these kids, which is why they made this one-of-a-kind app.
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Animal Shelter Enlists Help of Pokemon GO Players to Walk Dogs
When this animal shelter suggested to Pokemon Go players they could walk rescue dogs while playing the outdoor video game, dozens of volunteers signed up.
6 Reasons to Be Happy the New Pokemon App is Taking Over the Streets
Millions of adults and kids became hardcore fans in the first week, hitting the streets to play the game. Here's why it is great for society and our health...
Company Makes New Sneakers to Light Up When You're Close To A Pokemon
These shoes sync with the Pokemon GO app on your phone to search for the animated angels as you stroll-and light up for safety when you're near one.
Students Create App to Improve Your Public Speaking and Speech Anxiety
This free smartphone app uses artificial intelligence to help users improve their public speaking skills.
This App Helps the Blind to "See" When They Need it Most
Now, these blind app users don't have to rely on finding someone else to help them read or find something - they just have to pull out their phones.
Dad Creates App to Help Daughter Communicate
Because Sadie has nonverbal autism, she used to have trouble communicating what she needed to her parents – but not anymore, thanks to Tippy Talk.
Smokers Get Help Quitting From Psychologists, Game Designers in New App
Cigbreak Free is an app currently being tested for its efficiency in deterring smokers from lighting up a cigarette.
Website Transforms Donating to the Homeless - it's Personal and 10x Better
HandUp allows those battling homelessness to appeal directly to donors who can fund their particular needs like housing, transportation, and food.
Teen Creates 'Sit With Us' App For Bullied School Children
Instead of being rejected and ostracized in public, kids can now communicate through this app for friendly, like-minded teens looking to make friends.
12-Year-old Creates First App to Help Alzheimer's Patients Keep Track of Things
Seeing her grandma's struggles with Alzheimer's, Emma Yang dreamed up a one-of-a-kind app that is ‘just what the doctor ordered' for dementia patients.
He Aims to Solve Hunger in Chicago by Bringing Food Waste Down to Zero
His ingenious app, Zero Percent, connects restaurants and schools that have surplus food with nonprofits that bring the food to those in need.
Now You Can Learn a Language While You Wait For WiFi
The apps harness "micro-moments" of your life for learning – like when you're waiting for your social media pages to load.
You Can Now Get a Daily Dose of App-iness From the Dalai Lama on Your Phone
Anyone who has a thirst for the Dalai Lama's wisdom and guidance can now download his iPhone app that is entirely dedicated to his teachings.
The 'Airbnb of Parking Spots' Wants to Pay Your Parking Tickets This Month
A cool app designed to sell and reserve parking spots is celebrating the holidays by paying for your LA parking tickets- up to $250 in value.
Man Who Lost 200 Pounds Invents App to Motivate Others w/ Virtual Work-Out Buddy
After shedding almost half his 400 pounds, this man created a virtual running app so you'll always have a running buddy and motivation to work out.
Smithsonian Experts Help Harvey Survivors Restore Family Treasures
While homes and possessions can eventually be replaced, these preservation experts are working to salvage precious family heirlooms.
How an App Saved This Woman's Unborn Baby
Just by counting her unborn baby's kick with a smartphone app, this mother was able to tell when something was wrong.
Kenyan Schoolgirls Invent App to Stop Female Genital Mutilation
These girls were invited to a Google-backed tech competition in recognition of their groundbreaking app for Kenyans like them.
Swipe Right to Save a Species: Last Male White Rhino Takes to Tinder
Now you can help to save a species by looking for Sudan on Tinder: the last male white northern rhino on the planet.
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