Category: Gear / Products / Apps

I Can’t Stop Escaping Into Google Photos’ Nostalgia Vortex

I got the app for its easy photo backups. I didn’t realize it would become a precious window to the past—or a lifeline in a time of existential despair. Source

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3 Things to Consider Before Signing Up for a Free Trial

Companies are blasting us with free trial offers while we’re stuck at home. That’s a good thing—until the bills show up. Source

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Facebook and Google Survey Data May Help Map Covid-19’s Spread

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon hope to use the data to observe and predict surges in the spread of the virus. Source

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The Essential App Pack for Creating Awesome Social Videos

Shooting an Instagram story from the beach? The latest TikTok dance challenge? Add effects filters and other flair to your clips with these apps. Source

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Eat Your Books Review: Search a Recipe Database to Find Out What’s for Dinner

Searching this cookbook mega-index is the best way to find out what’s for dinner. Source

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Apps for Fostering Deep Conversations: LongWalks, Party Qs, Fabriq

More than a messaging app, these services encourage friends to have meaningful and lengthy dialogues they’d normally have face-to-face. Source

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