It was never going to take long before the world woke up to the fact that a “Facebook” like application could actually have some real uses other than announcing parties, displaying pictures of new kittens and all the other dross that gets posted hourly. Read more
I may be a little too cynical to provide an objective review of this application and I wouldn’t want to give the impression that I don’t consider stress to be a serious issue because I do. What I am finding difficult is in trying to work out what angle it’s coming from. Is it trying to put some "fun" into stress, which is an oxymoron of gargantuan proportions, or is it to be taken as a serious aid to reducing the condition? Read more
Very few of us are really in contact with the wellbeing of our own bodies. When we do make an effort to do something about our inner self it tends to be a little fragmented with information spread over different devices or mobile apps. TrackIgnite allows users to gather all your self-tracking data into a beautiful dashboard and automatically transforms it into detailed graphs and charts. Trackignite empowers you to take responsibility for your health through quantified data. This organize tool for your health and wellbeing is a site that allows users to sync all their self-tracking data from ... Read more
Fitness is big business these days and here’s an app that will help both coaches and those sweating under their guidance. It’s easy to lose motivation when trying to stick to a particular regime but with FitView members can stay focused by engaging with their coach and other group members. A simplified description of the app might say that it’s a bit like a social networking site but with a lot of sections and features geared to fitness. Coaches can set up a profile and invite group members who are undergoing the same programme. Personal fitness details like height, weight and ... Read more
Warning! it's a scary prospect putting together a social network and tying it up with football, or soccer to our American friends. SoccerFreakz is the only social network dedicated to football fans around the world. On the one hand it provides up-to-the-minute scores and football related information from around the globe. But in a world first you can also connect with like minded football fans from around the world and discuss rumors and news from the world of the round ball. Football Social Network is a social networking sport and news tool for all football fans from all around ... Read more
To many of us our dogs are truly part of the family. Sometimes they are the pack leader and run the house as if it were their own but that's another story that you need to discuss with a certain Mr Cesar Millan. But while we are talking of dogs I'll introduce you to DogHeirs. A site that is all about dogs, dogs and more dogs. DogHeirs is passionate about helping dogs live longer, happier and healthier lives and helps dog lovers connect to protect and care for man's best friend. DogHeirs is a community-driven pet health social network ... Read more
Not feeling quite yourself today but you don't know why? It's not like it's your birthday and everyone forgot about you or anything. Some days are better than others. So how can you work out just what is causing that dark cloud over your head? Illuum is an inner health tool that can help you figure out what the ups and downs of your happiness and contentment really mean. You’re not as happy as you want to be but you don’t know why. Illuum is a new app that lets you stop wondering. It’ll help you figure out the ... Read more
Do you remember your dreams? I used to have a recurring dream a few years back where there would be large jellybeans slowly flying past my head in space in a Star Wars formation when I was anxious about something. Any budding psychoanalysts out there want to have a go at that one? I wish I could remember more because I find the whole thing fascinating. DreamDoze is an advice and knowledge share tool that allows people to share and document their dreams and have them interpreted by people from different perspectives. The interpreters range from other dreamers to ... Read more
Writing can be a lonely occupation especially when you do it on a freelance basis and from the confines of your home office. The old ego needs massaging occasionally too but that requires seeking out like-minded people who will read your work and give appropriate feedback. Read more
Have you ever wished you had a fairy Godmother to help guide you through the steps of how to do something properly? It could be something as simple as finding out how to restart your mobile phone or even how to tie your shoelaces. StepStation is an education knowledge share tool that has the answers to many common problems and guides you through them with a simple step-by-step interaction. StepStation is a resource that gives people a place to come and find out how to do things properly. It's focus is to instruct users how to complete tasks and ... Read more