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A paid Chinese app called Are You Dead? (Demumu) prompts people who live alone to press a button every two days to confirm they’re alive; if they miss a check-in, it notifies an emergency contact. Launched last year, it has surged to become one of China’s top paid apps as concerns about isolation grow, and the developers are considering an elderly-focused version while facing criticism over the bleak name.
Nintendo is launching its My Mario product line in the US on February 19, featuring kid-friendly games, building sets, apparel, and an app, with plans for ongoing content and partnerships with brands like Fisher-Price and TOMY.
Nintendo is launching its My Mario product line in the U.S., featuring toys, apparel, apps, and experiences inspired by Mario and friends, with initial availability at Nintendo stores in New York and San Francisco on Feb. 19, and expanding to other retailers throughout the year.
You can repurpose old smartphones as free security cameras using apps like Alfred, which offer live streaming, motion detection, and cloud storage, providing an inexpensive way to enhance home security without buying new equipment.
The Vatican Governorate has launched a new app dedicated to St. Carlo Acutis that provides quick and easy access to news, announcements, and official communications, enhancing digital engagement and transparency. The app features updated news, notifications, multimedia content, and links to Vatican institutions, aiming to make institutional information more accessible and user-friendly on mobile devices.
A free app enables wireless file transfer from a PC to a Steam Deck or laptop, simplifying the process of sharing files without cables.
A new app called Neon Mobile has gained popularity by paying users to record and share their audio calls, claiming to sell the anonymized data to AI companies for training purposes. Users can earn up to $30 per day, but privacy experts raise concerns about the app's vague recording policies and potential privacy violations. The app records only one side of calls unless both users have the app, and it claims to remove personal details, but critics question the transparency of its data collection practices.
President Trump has extended the TikTok ban deadline to December amid ongoing negotiations with China, which may include launching a new U.S.-controlled app and a framework deal allowing TikTok to retain some Chinese characteristics, with discussions between Trump and Xi Jinping scheduled for Friday.
PlayStation has launched a new Family app for iOS and Android that allows parents to manage their children's gaming activity on PS5 and PS4, offering features like activity reports, playtime limits, spending controls, and privacy settings, providing an alternative to console-based parental controls.
Nintendo has released a free 'Hello, Mario!' app on the Japanese Switch eShop, designed for parents and children to interact with Mario in a playful way, with plans to expand outside Japan in 2026.
Focus Friend, an app designed to help reduce screen time, is gaining popularity, but its effectiveness in actually preventing users from excessive phone use remains uncertain, amidst broader discussions on technology's impact on culture and behavior.
The Merlin Bird ID app, originally designed for bird identification, has been found to help improve mindfulness and mental health by encouraging users to listen to and observe nature, fostering a sense of presence and grounding. The app allows users to identify birds by sound or sight, track sightings, and explore local avian life, which can lead to increased outdoor activity and a deeper connection with nature, ultimately aiding mental well-being.
Nintendo announced a new 'Hello, Mario!' app for Switch and mobile devices, allowing kids to interact with a 3D Mario face, along with releasing Mario-themed wooden blocks, a board book, and stop-motion videos, all ahead of Mario's 40th anniversary in September 2023.
An unexpected app, Merlin Bird ID, has helped the author become more mindful and present by encouraging birdwatching and listening to nature, leading to increased awareness and a sense of grounding in the present moment.
The Pokémon Company has launched Play! Pokémon Access, a new app available in Europe and soon in the US, designed to help competitive players track events, manage decks, and stay updated on Pokémon tournaments across various games, including Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, and mainline titles.