When FaceTime won’t cut it, Elfkins will act out animated messages to your kids
Social networks are fraught with peril, but Elfkins -- an animatronic toy for kids -- might just be the solution.
Google Home is getting an update, adding third-party support and more
It would appear that the APK file of the update to the Google Home app (version 2.3) adds quite a few new features.
Truebill automatically cancels subscriptions and refunds bank fees
Truebill, a free service, automatically monitors subscriptions. It can cancel services on your behalf, and request refunds for bank fees.
AI app may predict conflict between couples before it occurs, scientists say
Researchers at the University of California have used an AI to analyze language and physiology to predict arguments between partners.
New Google app Aero combines functions of Uber Eats and TaskRabbit
A new Google app ought to make its users lives a lot easier. It's called Areo, and it's a new platform for all things on-demand.
Caption your photos with some artificial intelligence help from Sprinkles
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but the right words underneath a picture? That's priceless. Sprinkles from Microsoft can help.
Hunting for insurance online? Jetty makes it easy with 'Power-Ups'
Signing up for insurance is far from exciting, but a new startup called Jetty wants to make the experience enticing.
Facebook launches Stories globally with new camera filters, effects, and more
Facebook Stories, Facebook's take on Snapchat Stories, is rolling out to all users with new camera features and effects.
You'll always be ready for battle with the 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' mobile app
Mass Effect: Andromeda will be getting a mobile app. Available on both iOS and Android, Apex HQ lets you manage your multiplayer on the go.
Gmail app now lets you send money as an attachment
The Gmail app for smartphones just became a whole lot more useful. Now, you can send money as an attachment to friends.
Giphy Stickers lets you send your friends some love in a GIF
Giphy wants to make sure that everyone everywhere is capable of enjoying the distinct joy GIFs can bring by way of new iOS and Android app.
Movements is a charitable-giving app that rounds up your spare change
Donating is harder than it sounds, sometimes. Movements makes it easy by giving your spare change to charity.
With Pilgrim, Foursquare wants other mobile apps to be able to find you, too
Foursquare isn't just helping you find new hot spots -- the company is also helping other companies find ... well, you.
People who use these phrases are more likely to stick to their diet
In a new study, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have shown they can predict dieting success with 77 percent accuracy.
Heal, an app for arranging medical house calls, is expanding nationwide
Heal makes it easy to arrange an in-house visit from a medical professional. Now, it's expanded the number of cities in which it operates.
No, you don't need to provide Body Sensor info to send an email from Gmail
A bizarre bug in some Android users' Gmail apps demanded that they give the application access to "Body Sensors" in order to send an email.
Amazon launches a Skype competitor in the form of Amazon Chime
Amazon Chime is "a new unified communications service that makes meetings easier and more efficient than ever before"
Wannabe astronaut? A smartphone game could be your ticket for a free ride
Fancy a free trip into space? Perform well on an upcoming gaming app and you could find yourself heading to the ISS.
Lightweight YouTube Go app, planned for release last year, is now available
YouTube Go weighs in at less than 10MB, and comes with the option of sharing files using Wi-Fi Direct protocol.
YouTube begins rolling out live-streaming via app, starting with creators
YouTube has featured live-streaming on its desktop site since 2011, but the company is finally bringing the feature to smartphones.
Kickstarter, Indiegogo pull plug on adoption app campaign Adoptly
It turns out that Adoptly, an app that simplified the child-adoption via a Tinder-like mechanic, is a hoax.
Lego Life is a kid-friendly social network that helps kids get out and play
Lego Life is a social network tailor-made for kids ages 7-12. It packs innovative filtering technologies that ensure a safe environment.
‘Scrabble’ with slang words is the best way to describe Ludacris’ new game
On Thursday, the Grammy-winning artist Ludacris joined forces with Edwin Benton to release their mobile word game Slang N' Friendz.
Google Voice gets a major redesign, now supports group and photo MMS
Google has now pushed Voice back into the limelight via an update that introduces a major visual overhaul.
Let your inner child (and artist) run free with Color by Disney, a new adult coloring app
This week, Disney released Color by Disney -- a new app that combines adult coloring books with technology.
Listen to music together, simultaneously, with new app Vertigo
The next time you want to have a silent dance party, you may want to check out Vertigo. It lets you listen to music together, simultaneously.
Meet Meitu, the Chinese photo-editing app now taking the world by storm
Meet Meitu, the Chinese app taking the world by storm with its instant beautifying effects that transform your photos.
Apps were more popular than ever in 2016, and it was largely thanks to China
The appification of the world is going strong, and its epicenter appears to be in China. That's according to App Annie's latest report.
Learn a new language (or 14) with Babbel app for desktop, iOS, Android
Meet Babbel, a language app that promises to help users expand their linguistic horizons by learning up to 14 different languages.
Google’s Toontastic 3D app teaches kids the basics of animation
Google's new Toontastic 3D app lets kids create animations with the help of themes, backdrops, narration, and other tools.
You can't connect to LinkedIn anymore in Russia
Making connections in Russia is about to get a lot harder. That is, if you're looking to connect via LinkedIn.
Need motivation to get outside? Check out the new TomTom sports app
They've helped you in your car, and now, they'll help you on your run, too. TomTom has launched a new TomTom Sports app for athletes.
Netflix DVD now has a new app to help with your weekly binge session
Nearly two decades after launching its original rental platform, Netflix debuted a new iOS app for DVD.com users. The sister sites now have sister apps.
Looking for a holiday gift for yourself? How about Louis CK’s free new app?
Looking for a laugh with which to end 2016, or begin 2017? Louis C.K. has your back, and has released a free app.