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A smartphone app developed at Massachusetts General Hospital is helping people with OCD access effective treatment without the cost, stigma, and scheduling barriers of traditional therapy. In a 12-week trial, 65% of users saw significant symptom reduction, and 91% would recommend it to a friend.
A new social media app called UpScrolled crashed its own servers from overwhelming demand as users flock to an alternative that promises fair algorithms and no censorship. The platform jumped to No. 9 on Apple's App Store, ranking above TikTok for the first time.
150 teachers in Entebbe, Uganda just learned to use a new app that lets them apply for loans without leaving their classrooms. The digital system ends paperwork hassles and could reduce teacher absenteeism caused by running between offices for loan approvals.
High schoolers from a new maritime academy in Newport News won a national coding competition by solving a real problem at their school. Their library management app beat competitors across Virginia's 3rd Congressional District.
A new platform called Wabi is making app creation as simple as typing a prompt, bringing software development to everyone without coding skills or hosting headaches. The YouTube-style approach could transform how we think about apps.
A new app from Samsung fights car sickness using simple sound waves, and you don't need fancy headphones to try it. The free tool could help millions who struggle with travel nausea find relief in their pocket.
New AI-powered food apps are helping people understand their eating habits better than ever. While they come with caveats, the technology is making nutrition awareness accessible to everyone.
Google just released a free dictation app that automatically removes "ums" and "ahs" from your speech and polishes your words into professional text. Best part? It works completely offline once downloaded.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
Finding the right meditation app used to mean scrolling through thousands of options. Five standout apps now offer everything from 30-second breathing breaks to sleep sounds without costing a dime.
The team behind beloved Dark Sky has returned with a new weather app that shows multiple possible forecasts at once, helping you understand when predictions are reliable. Instead of pretending weather forecasting is perfect, Acme Weather embraces uncertainty with transparency.
When a blind journalist forgot his white cane before traveling through one of Africa's most hectic cities, he became the real-world tester for a groundbreaking navigation app that just launched on Android. His journey through Lagos revealed both the promise and current limits of assistive technology designed for Africa.
The Supreme Court temporarily preserved access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, until at least Thursday while justices consider whether federal restrictions should take effect. The decision maintains current access through pharmacies and telemedicine for women nationwide.
Mexico is making Tulum's stunning beaches accessible to everyone, not just resort guests. The Tourism Ministry just added seven new public access points and plans to open four more next week.
The Supreme Court stepped in Monday to restore access to mifepristone by mail, pausing a lower court ban that blocked telehealth prescriptions. The move gives millions of people continued access to safe medication while the case moves forward.
The Supreme Court ruled to maintain broader access to mifepristone, allowing millions of Americans to continue receiving abortion medication through telehealth and mail. The decision preserves expanded healthcare access while legal challenges work through the court system.
Apple and Google have agreed to major app store changes in the UK to promote fair competition after regulators found they had an "effective duopoly." The reforms will help 400,000 jobs and boost the UK's largest app economy in Europe.
Apple announced new accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence that will help blind, deaf, and physically disabled users navigate their devices more naturally. The updates arriving later this year keep all processing private and on-device.
Sebastiaan de With, the creative mind behind beloved iPhone camera apps Halide and Kino, is joining Apple's design team. His partner confirms the apps will continue thriving with new collaborators.
Daniel Benjamin builds the invisible infrastructure that keeps Nigeria's biggest apps running smoothly under massive growth. His work helped scale a faith app to 150,000 users in three months with almost no bugs.
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