We seem to be more obsessed with the weather nowadays than ever before. Mind you, it's hardly surprising seeing the bizarre and often life-threatening weather conditions that have been prevalent in the last few years. Who said there's no such thing as climate change? With weather conditions becoming more and more extreme it could be more than useful to have absolutely up to date and very accurate information. It could save your life one day. SkyMotion is a 100% up to the minute interactive weather app for iPhone and Android that delivers detailed weather information across the US and Canada. ... Read more
It would be hard to imagine a more comprehensive, informative and beautiful iOS application than this one. Not only does EarthBuzz Weather look like a million dollars but it is filled with real-time satellite data on weather conditions worldwide. It also looks like it was made for iPad - the perfect platform to view it. While there has been a plethora of weather apps made available it's difficult to imagine one better than this unique free 3D masterpiece that, unlike many of the others, backs up its good looks with meaningful weather data. EarthBuzz is an interactive social weather ... Read more
People who don't live near the water won't get this app at all. They will take one look at it and say "why would you want an app that tells you where the wind is blowing" and "why don't they just turn on the weather channel." But surfers and water sports fans will understand. They have spent too many times driving out to surfing or sailing spots on the strength of forecasts only to find the swell they need is further down the coast. Weendy was developed by water sports fanatics and forms a social network of communities. It's a ... Read more
There are still people out there that believe that climate change is a myth but I think the more astute of us realize that, weather-wise, things aren't quite the way they used to be where the weather is concerned. Massive storms and tornadoes and drought across large areas of America. A couple of years ago in Australia there was a slowly moving flood that was the size of Germany and Poland put together. And we won't even talk about the Katrina floods. One of the most important things that has been learnt is that there is nothing better than an ... Read more
Every time you pick up the paper these days there is another story about the wettest summer, the coldest winter day or the hottest overnight temperature. Climate skeptics will refute it, of course, but with floods in Australia and a drought in England you've got to wonder what on earth is going on. Personally, I don't think there is the slightest doubt that the human race is accelerating climate change but that's just a judgment call, I guess. The only way it will ever be proven is when we all go up in flames or drown in a giant flood. ... Read more
There are apparently some 25 million lightning strikes in the US every year with around 400 people struck by lightning strikes and many of them on the wide open fields of sporting events. The most dangerous place to be, of course, is on the golf course where golf addicts always seem to want to play one more hole before the weather really kicks in. Now, I was always told you count five seconds for every mile that the storm is away, after the lightning strike and when the thunder sounds. Storm Distance Calculator works on this theory and, with a ... Read more
There have been some weird and wacky digital alarm clock apps to wake you up in the morning. Anyone remember the one that threatened to call a different contact in your address book every three minutes until you wake up or the one that donated $10 from your bank account to a charity that's NOT of your choice every time the snooze button gets hit. Quiz Alarm is a free alarm clock app that will wake you up pretty damned quick as it asks you a question when the alarm rings. Fail to get it right and your neighbors will ... Read more
Another in the ultra reliable Latest Weather series is one which looks at Football (soccer to our American friends.) In case you are not familiar with this excellent company, Latest Football Weather is a sport weather tool that uses accurate weather forecasts for football stadiums around the world. Whether you are a going to watch a match at the stadium or live on the TV the weather will effect how you place your bets! LTW let's you see a full overview of the next 14 days weather. For each of those days you can also see detailed weather conditions on ... Read more
If eve there was a sport that relied on the weather it's cricket. Whereas with most sporting events the only thing you have to really worry about is whether you get wet or not but cricket that's another thing altogether. If it rains during the cricket they don't play - it's as simple of that. You've wasted time and money getting there. Latest Cricket Weather is another in the accurate and reliable Latest Weather apps series. Using accurate weather forecast feeds for every stadium around the world they have put together a website service where you can easily search for ... Read more
The newest in the LatestWeather apps applies to your fishing needs. If you've seen any of the other Weather apps that this company puts together you'll know how good and reliable they are. So do you really need a weather forecast if you are just going fishing I wonder. Of course you do. Apart from anything else you'll want to know whether you'll need just your swimmers or an anorak. Latest Fishing Weather is a free sport weather tool that uses accurate weather forecast feeds for every fishery with a full overview of the next 14 days weather which is ... Read more