Wake Alarm from Tiny Hearts

A new alarm app that attempts making mornings easier

If your natural reaction to the alarm going off is to cause your phone physical harm, Tiny Hearts‘ Wake Alarm could be perfect for you. Released today, Wake Alarm was created in an attempt to make mornings easier, with an almost completely personalized wake-up call. The alarm has three modes: Slap and Flip, Swipe or Shake. Each mode requires the user to respond differently; from …

Citi Bike App

NYC's city-wide bike share program gets started with a comprehensive app for iPhone and Android

In the past few weeks, NYC-based readers may have noticed clusters of grey columns popping up left and right in nearly every neighborhood in lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Those familiar with bike share programs in numerous metropolises around the world will recognize the bays as docking stations for the city’s soon-to-be bike share system. Launching this Memorial Day, 27 May, the Citi Bike program will …

Ultimate Ears UE Boom

A "life proof" wireless speaker for party season

As technology continues to give us the freedom to experience everything we love in almost any environment, we’ve seen countless portable speaker designs pass by our eyes—and ears. While some pack substantial power, and others boast the ability to withstand a drop or two, none seem to combine both under an aesthetically pleasing façade. Enter the UE Boom from Ultimate Ears. Boasting impressive sound and, …