/tags/apps apps en-US WLRN Mon, 16 May 2022 09:01:16 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-05-16/is-your-house-at-risk-of-a-wildfire-this-online-tool-could-tell-you Many people move without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to their new home. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more on real estate sites. Mon, 16 May 2022 09:01:16 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-05-16/is-your-house-at-risk-of-a-wildfire-this-online-tool-could-tell-you Lauren Sommer /news/2022-03-15/telegram-is-the-app-of-choice-in-the-war-in-ukraine-despite-experts-privacy-concerns The messaging app has been heavily used by both sides in the war in Ukraine. But privacy experts say people using Telegram should be wary of the app's level of security. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:01:28 GMT /news/2022-03-15/telegram-is-the-app-of-choice-in-the-war-in-ukraine-despite-experts-privacy-concerns Bobby Allyn /2021-11-15/theres-an-app-to-help-prove-vax-status-but-experts-say-choose-wisely A wide array of apps will display your vaccination status, but privacy experts say they don't all do the same thing. Some require more personal data, and leading brand CLEAR uses facial recognition Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:51:00 GMT /2021-11-15/theres-an-app-to-help-prove-vax-status-but-experts-say-choose-wisely Martin Kaste /2019-08-27/would-you-buy-a-used-car-through-an-app-seattle-company-hopes-so Buying a used car can be risky. Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:26:03 GMT /2019-08-27/would-you-buy-a-used-car-through-an-app-seattle-company-hopes-so Bill Bortzfield /2019-06-03/itunes-death-is-all-about-how-we-listen-to-music-today After 18 years, Apple is killing iTunes — sort of. The software is being broken into separate pieces for separate uses on Mac computers: Music, podcasts and TV will soon have their own apps. Mon, 03 Jun 2019 21:10:27 GMT /2019-06-03/itunes-death-is-all-about-how-we-listen-to-music-today Andrew Flanagan, Jasmine Garsd /2018-12-14/its-preventable-sandy-hook-parents-promote-app-for-reporting-school-threats "We just keep knocking head against wall, [saying] 'the warning signs are there,'" says Mark Barden, who lost his son in the Sandy Hook shooting six years ago. Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:25:00 GMT /2018-12-14/its-preventable-sandy-hook-parents-promote-app-for-reporting-school-threats Tovia Smith /2018-10-08/some-apps-may-help-curb-insomnia-others-just-put-you-to-sleep People struggling with insomnia often turn to apps to help them fall asleep. But scientists say only some apps use proven methods that can help address the underlying causes of sleeplessness. Mon, 08 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT /2018-10-08/some-apps-may-help-curb-insomnia-others-just-put-you-to-sleep Rhitu Chatterjee /2018-09-25/need-help-paying-for-college-theres-an-app-for-that The U.S. Department of Education has developed a new smartphone app that it hopes will make the notoriously difficult Free Application For Federal Student Aid a little easier. Tue, 25 Sep 2018 09:07:00 GMT /2018-09-25/need-help-paying-for-college-theres-an-app-for-that Cory Turner /news/2018-06-20/city-of-miami-partners-with-neighborhood-watch-app-to-solve-crimes-faster The city of Miami launched a partnership on Wednesday with a neighborhood watch social network in order to help police investigate crimes and share safety… Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:17:41 GMT /news/2018-06-20/city-of-miami-partners-with-neighborhood-watch-app-to-solve-crimes-faster /show/sundial/2018-05-30/former-liberty-city-teacher-designs-an-app-to-support-students-mental-health Students in South Florida could soon have an app to help them with their mental health. Teacher Samantha Pratt came up with the idea as a way for students… Wed, 30 May 2018 12:56:29 GMT /show/sundial/2018-05-30/former-liberty-city-teacher-designs-an-app-to-support-students-mental-health Luis Hernandez