I fux wit F.lux (2 day experiment with amber-lit devices)

I sleep in three hour increments at most. Every damned night. It’s to the point where I put off even laying down. Instead, I just sit up and think productive, philosophical thoughts about the universe. It doesn’t matter when I lay down – the story’s always the same. And I only have myself to blame. Because I know what I need to avoid doing to sleep better and I still.. Read More

Mom makes app to handicap her kids’ phones

Ah, the text message ellipsis. It’s the ultimate face slap. Unless promptly followed by a reply, it means you’re being ignored. And that might make you feel some unpleasant feelings. Espesh if you’re the parent paying for the little brat you’re trying to reach to use it. This is why one mom came up with an iphone app to freeze the handheld device of the kid cold shouldering them. But.. Read More

Barkbuddy – cruise for rescue canines

“Tinder for dogs”? Wait what? So, it’s like dog dating? Or puppy prostitution? Play-dating? (Sorry, to let you down, Deuce Bigalow – but my little lady’s already spade). Actually, not so much. This new app has more to do with joining up humans and adoptable hounds and less to do with inter-mutt meetups. And the guys who also own Barkbuddy are responsible for this magnificence that keeps us from having.. Read More

L’oreal App: Worth it?

Primpin’ ain’t easy. Time to cast some spells. Mirror mirror in plastic and glass, make my mug a virtual mask. Alright girls (and a few boys I know). L’oreal’s coming with a pretty poison apple for your apple device. The commercial conversation when it comes to beauty products is a favorite bedtime story of mine. It’s one as old as it is true: “If they have to advertise it, you.. Read More