Meteors?
“We live in the age of the meteorological app, a technology designed to convince us we can control the uncontrollable, when we know full well that we cannot”2
Maybe You Should Reconsider It In Ten Years…
“Ten years later, Apple’s app store has changed our world”1
“Why 5G is the biggest change in mobile since the App Store”2
Make Money The New Economy Way
“Bunz will launch own digital currency
Some say BTZ might alienate the trendy app’s initial cashless users”2
“Apps help air passengers recoup money”1
“Inner peace, and profits, are venture capitalists’ latest quest
Investors are keeping an open mind to target people seeking to mellow out with digital apps”1
If You Can Get An STI From A Phone App, You’re Definitely Doing Something Wrong!
“Heath experts warn STIs are on the rise in Canada
Some suspect increase in cases of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis may be attributed to the popularity of dating apps”2
Lose Money The New Economy Way
“Apple, Google face revolt over app store ‘tax’
The technology giants are taking too big a share, some critics say”1
“Apps can ring up big bills”1
It’s A Crime What Some Technologies Get Away With
“Police criticized for dating-app warnings
Cops are ‘tying sexuality’ to men’s disappearances, area business owner says”1
“Harnessing current zeal for true-crime stories
Mosaic offers an app version and a broadcast version, both exploring fate of missing lady”1
Pfft! Privacy Is Sooooooo Last Century!
“Drug deals and breakups: Venmo rankles privacy advocates
PayPal app lets users send money, message, leading to questions about what’s shared”1
“Always on Alibaba app fuels workplace backlash
Some Chinese workers say DingTalk fuels and unhealthy culture, invades their privacy”1
Meanwhile, In The Actual Biggest Tech Market In The World…
“Why China is keeping a close eye on tech giant Tencent
Company’s ubiquitous WeChat app has more than a billion users”1
“China bans ads on booming video app”1
Share And Share The Destruction Of The Traditional Economy Alike
“GM’s Maven unveils app to rent out cars
Automaker uses vehicles’ owners to push into sharing economy”1
“Consultant spotted flaws on ride app”1
“‘Ghost kitchens’ emerge as delivery grows in popularity
With apps such as Uber Eats, restaurateurs can ditch restaurants and takeout counters”1
Not That You Had A Chance With Her When She Was…
“Drew Barrymore done with dating apps”3
All Hail The New App
“Uber yo buy bike-sharing firm
Pilot program lets users of the ride-hailing app reserve electric bicycles”1
“Ride-hailing apps are more distracting than you think”2
“Female-centred ride-hailing apps on the rise”3
Because Only Legitimate Businesses Should Be Allowed To Track Your Private Information
“Facebook puts freeze on 200 apps in wake of data scandal
Suspensions come ahead of Capitol Hill hearing into Cambridge Analytica”1
But, Who Will TReach The Children?
“CHILDREN’S MEDIA
Controversial apps make cosmetic surgery a game”1
“Social media is not forbidden fruit
Rather than ban phone apps, evolve with kids”1
Is A Fitness App Supposed To RAISE Your Blood Pressure?
“Under Armour fitness app hacked; user data exposed”2
Food For Thoughtlessness
“King St. Dining got $264K boost
Program with food app declared a success, but some restaurateurs still oppose project”1
“Hungry for success
Toronto meal-ordering app Ritual, raises $70-million to fund global expansion”2
“Food-sharing apps a half-baked idea?”3
“Tipping point
The practice of tipping makes no sense, writes Jeremy Freed, but it’s as much a feature of the in-app-purchase era as it ever has been”2
“Airport food app takes flight
AtYourGate allows frequent fliers’ meals to be sent to their gate”1
Fortunately, There’s…An App…For…That?
“App fanning flames of revolution”1
An App That Will Drive You To Drink (Or Anywhere Else You Need To Go)
“Uber forces drivers to take six-hour rests
New feature blocks workers from app after half a day behind the wheel”1
“Uber’s new training wheels: testing bike sharing in San Francisco
Starting next week, it will let users reserve pedal-assist electric bicycles through app”1
Tech For People Who Think Calculators Are Too Complicated…
“Making sense of a loved one’s finances
If you’re worried that your financial life is too complex for others to have to unexpectedly untangle, take comfort: There’s an app for you”2
“Automate your savings plan
Apps can help build nest eggs and reduce frivolous spending”1
OR SOMETHING TERRIBLE WILL HAPPEN!
“DOWNLOAD THESE NON-TRAVEL APPS BEFORE YOUR NEXT TRIP”2
Notes
1. Toronto Star
2. Globe and Mail
3. Toronto Sun