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Handshopper Promises More Shopping Fun

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Face it: for most of us shopping is as much fun as a dentist’s visit. But hardcore shoppers will find that HandShopper brings more of ... More

December 3, 2010
7:41 am

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Anti Sleep Pilot App Keeps You Awake on the Road

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TOP 25 WINNER! Studies show that up to 25% of all fatal car crashes involve a tired driver. And we all know that scary feeling ... More

November 30, 2010
4:55 am

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SWAGG: Gift Everything. Carry Nothing.

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SWAGG, created by Firethorn, the e-commerce experts that are a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm, delves into the world of online mobile shopping and gift ... More

November 28, 2010
7:48 am

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Tatra banka Brings Slovakian Banking to the iPhone

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Tatra banka was established in 1990 as the first private bank in Slovakia. Taking advantage of the universal reach of mobile technology, Tatra banka has ... More

November 24, 2010
7:33 am

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Cobra iRadar: Radar Detection Meets iPhone

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Now, not only can your iPhone be a driving distraction, it can save you from speed limit issues. Combining their industry leading radar/laser detection technology ... More

November 18, 2010
5:50 pm

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It’s a Big Country with Lots of Exits: iAmerica EXIT POI

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Do we get off at Exit 18 and hope for a gas station? Or do we wait until Exit 19B and run the risk of ... More

November 17, 2010
11:01 pm

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IDEAL Item ID: Bar Code Reader to Help Blind Kids

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TOP 10 WINNER! Blind kids need assistance identifying the contents of canned and boxed goods, the colors of clothing, and many other things. IDEAL Item ... More

October 24, 2010
1:34 pm

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FlightTrack Pro: A Frequent Flier’s Paradise

FlightTrack Pro: A Frequent Flier’s Paradise
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Track flights with the beautiful, zoomable maps or check out flight details on the easy-to-read status view for real-time departure info, delays and gate numbers. ... More

October 2, 2010
1:12 pm

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Medscape Mobile: The Doctor’s Mobile Resource

Medscape Mobile: The Doctor’s Mobile Resource
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Medscape Mobile is a free application for healthcare professionals. It provides a clinical reference with continually-updated information on over 3,000 diseases, conditions, and procedures. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ ... More

October 2, 2010
12:54 pm

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WebMD Mobile: Medical Advice For Consumers

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TOP 10 WINNER! WebMD Mobile is a free application that allows consumers access to WebMD tools whenever and wherever they want. The mobile application provides ... More

October 2, 2010
12:25 pm

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