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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.
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.
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.
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 AI-powered wellness platform achieved 67% sustained engagement compared to just 3% for apps like Calm and Headspace. The secret? Meeting workers where they are with real-time emotional support instead of scheduled sessions.
A new browser extension fights social media addiction by sending an unstoppable orange cat across your screen when you've scrolled too long. The free app has gone viral for making digital wellness genuinely cute.
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.
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.
A racquet sports booking app is accidentally becoming the next big dating platform. Strangers meeting for padel matches are walking off the court together and into coffee shops, bars, and real relationships.
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.
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.
Researchers at University of Waterloo just launched a free tool that makes dating apps safer by comparing safety features across 30 platforms. The interactive Safety Map arrives just in time for International Women's Day, addressing harassment and boundary violations that millions of users face.
Millions of allergy sufferers can now see exactly when their symptoms will flare up, thanks to a major Weather Channel app update that tracks wind, humidity, and pollen species. The free feature helps you plan your day around peak allergen times.
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.
The Well Done Foundation is tackling one of America's hidden environmental problems by plugging abandoned oil wells that leak methane and contaminate water. Led by Curtis Shuck, this scrappy team has developed expertise in sealing dangerous wells across the country.
Fifty wellness entrepreneurs gathered in Lagos for Nigeria's first Wellness Impact Forum, where seven received funding and professional support to transform passion projects into sustainable businesses. Founder Tolu Eletu is building structure and credibility for an industry ready to go global.
Saudi Arabia's luxury coastal wellness resort AMAALA has been recognized by the Global Wellness Institute as a leading example of sustainable, health-focused development. The recognition marks a major milestone for the Kingdom's Vision 2030 transformation into a global tourism hub.
University of Utah students can now access all health and wellness services through a single website that connects them to mental health support, medical care, and basic needs in one place. The new Wellness Hub aims to remove barriers for students who previously had to navigate multiple departments to find help.
Saudi Arabia's Amaala resort has been named among the world's leading wellness developments by the Global Wellness Institute for its regenerative tourism approach. The Red Sea destination will cap visitors at 500,000 annually while running entirely on renewable energy. ---
A new framework maps how autonomous wellness robots can address staffing shortages and help seniors thrive across seven dimensions of health. The Care Robot Autonomy Scale offers a roadmap from today's basic reminders to full wellness support within a decade.
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