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Three Smartphone Apps That Let You Win Stuff by Losing Weight

Landon King — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:53:47 +0000

In a recent study, researchers had people track their workouts using "social gaming," where you earn prizes for working out. Not surprisingly, after 10 weeks, the people who played the games exercised more often, AND lost more weight.

Do You Have a Smartphone? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:06:58 +0000

Whether they realize it or not, the majority of Americans now own smartphones. A recent survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that 45 percent of adults say they have a smartphone. Additionally, 49 percent report their phone operates on a smartphone platform — such as Android, iPhone or Blackberry. When Pew pooled together the [...]

Salvation Army Bell Ringers Can Now Swipe Your Credit Card on Their Smartphone

Landon King — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:54:21 +0000

Bad news, my cheap, selfish friends. This year when you walk past the Salvation Army bell ringer, and tell him you're SO sorry but you don't have any cash or change...even though you totally do... it won't work.

Because this year, Salvation Army bell ringers will be swiping credit cards on their PHONES in some cities.