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Popular VR Fitness App Supernatural Returns This Fall
VideosJun 3

Popular VR Fitness App Supernatural Returns This Fall

When Meta shut down beloved workout app Supernatural, thousands of fitness fans lost their favorite way to exercise. Now a new independent company is bringing it back with all the original coaches.

Engadget2 min read
Whoop Adds Video Doctor Visits to Fitness Tracker App
Health & WellnessMay 11

Whoop Adds Video Doctor Visits to Fitness Tracker App

Your fitness tracker is becoming your first stop for healthcare. Whoop is launching in-app video consultations with real doctors who can see months of your health data before you even say hello.

Engadget2 min read
Former Monk Builds Mind-Fitness App After Work With MJ
InnovationApr 9

Former Monk Builds Mind-Fitness App After Work With MJ

A man who entered a monastery at 13 went on to work with Michael Jackson and Rick Allen before co-founding a wellness app that's helping thousands. His journey from spiritual seeker to tech entrepreneur shows how ancient wisdom meets modern innovation.

The Hindu2 min read
Meta Spins Off VR Fitness Game After User Outcry
Acts of KindnessJun 3

Meta Spins Off VR Fitness Game After User Outcry

Supernatural, the beloved VR fitness app, is being reborn as an independent company after its passionate community fought back against Meta's shutdown plans. The original founders are taking the reins and promising to keep the magic alive.

TechCrunch2 min read
UpScrolled App Surges Past TikTok on App Store Rankings
InnovationJan 27

UpScrolled App Surges Past TikTok on App Store Rankings

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.

Google News - Business2 min read
Students Win Congressional App Challenge With Library App
InnovationFeb 11

Students Win Congressional App Challenge With Library App

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.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Whoop Fitness Tracker Adds Doctor Video Chats This Summer
Health & WellnessMay 9

Whoop Fitness Tracker Adds Doctor Video Chats This Summer

Fitness wearable company Whoop is launching on-demand video consultations with licensed clinicians directly through its app for U.S. users. The new health feature combines biometric data with real medical guidance, making wellness support more accessible than ever.

Google News - Business2 min read
Fitness Influencer Shuts Down Critics of His 'Normal' Body
Acts of KindnessMay 30

Fitness Influencer Shuts Down Critics of His 'Normal' Body

Sander Jennings works out five times a week and runs half marathons, but doesn't have shredded abs. His message about fitness without perfection is resonating with thousands who feel they're never "fit enough."

Upworthy3 min read
Dark Sky Creators Launch Weather App With Multiple Forecasts
InnovationFeb 23

Dark Sky Creators Launch Weather App With Multiple Forecasts

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.

The Verge2 min read
62-Year-Old Escapes Abuse, Becomes Fitness Influencer
Community HeroesFeb 11

62-Year-Old Escapes Abuse, Becomes Fitness Influencer

After surviving domestic violence and leaving with her children, Shyy Sachdev discovered fitness in her 50s. Now 62, she's a successful trainer and influencer proving it's never too late to rebuild.

The Better India2 min read
Fitness Trainer's 'Just Move' Rule Makes Gym Time Enjoyable
Health & WellnessMay 8

Fitness Trainer's 'Just Move' Rule Makes Gym Time Enjoyable

A New York fitness expert is flipping the script on workouts with one simple rule: stop forcing yourself to do exercises you hate. His approach prioritizes movement and enjoyment over rigid programs, making fitness sustainable for everyday people.

Fox News Health3 min read
Merlin App's 40M Users Now Power Global Bird Conservation
Planet WinsJul 4

Merlin App's 40M Users Now Power Global Bird Conservation

The popular Merlin bird identification app is linking its real-time birdsong data with the world's largest citizen science biodiversity database, turning millions of casual birdwatchers into conservation allies. Almost 2 million people in the UK alone used the free app in May to identify birds by sound.

Guardian Environment3 min read
5 Free Meditation Apps Backed by Science and Loved by Users
Health & WellnessJun 16

5 Free Meditation Apps Backed by Science and Loved by Users

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.

Mindful3 min read
Nigerian Engineer Scales Apps to 150K Users Without Crashes
InnovationApr 27

Nigerian Engineer Scales Apps to 150K Users Without Crashes

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.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Wabi Lets Anyone Build Apps With AI for Free
InnovationJun 18

Wabi Lets Anyone Build Apps With AI for Free

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.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
Apple and Google Reform UK App Stores After Duopoly Ruling
SolutionsFeb 11

Apple and Google Reform UK App Stores After Duopoly Ruling

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.

BBC Technology2 min read
Cancer Survivor Becomes Viral Fitness Coach With 10-Minute Workouts
Community HeroesApr 4

Cancer Survivor Becomes Viral Fitness Coach With 10-Minute Workouts

After stage-three colon cancer left him feeling broken, Bill Maeda found healing through gentle movement and became a viral fitness influencer with 2.2 million followers. His unconventional approach proves fitness doesn't require perfection or punishment. #

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Halide Camera App Co-Founder Joins Apple Design Team
InnovationJan 29

Halide Camera App Co-Founder Joins Apple Design Team

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.

The Verge2 min read
Fit at 40? You Could Add Years to Your Life
Health & WellnessMay 17

Fit at 40? You Could Add Years to Your Life

New research shows staying physically fit in your 40s and 50s doesn't just help you live longer. It helps you live better, with more healthy, active years ahead.

Google News - Health2 min read
Sushmita Sen: Being Thin Doesn't Mean Being Fit
Acts of KindnessJun 6

Sushmita Sen: Being Thin Doesn't Mean Being Fit

Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen is reshaping how we think about health by challenging the myth that thin automatically equals fit. Her message about "skinny fat" is backed by doctors who say true wellness means balanced muscle, healthy fat levels, and strong metabolic health.

Indian Express2 min read

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