You've been there, and you know it doesn't feel good. But an app based on the science of circadian rhythms could help reduce the suffering of jet lag. iStockphoto hide caption
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The ReliefLink app is a mood-tracking tool intended to help people who are contemplating suicide. Courtesy of Emory University hide caption
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With tablet technology still relatively new, pediatricians are trying to understand how interactive media affects children. iStockphoto hide caption
Parenting In The Age Of Apps: Is That iPad Help Or Harm?
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Matchmaking apps like Tinder can help people find potential dates quickly. Tinder hide caption
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He's not checking your blood glucose levels. He's playing Words with Friends. Anna Zielinska/iStockphoto.com hide caption
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Simply plug the Scentee device into your iPhone jack and let the scent of grilled meat waft your way. YouTube hide caption
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Free and findable thanks to this app. New York City Health Department hide caption
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Popular online games like FarmVille use powerful reward systems to get players to spend real-world money on virtual items. Zynga/AP hide caption
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How many calories in that bite? My Fitness Pal and other fitness and nutrition apps can help find the answer. Heather Rousseau/NPR hide caption
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Drinks columnist David Wondrich is seen on Esquire's new Talk to Esquire app, which allows users to interact with several of the magazine's columnists through voice recognition. Screengrab via YouTube hide caption
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University of Washington computer science student Laura McFarlane and her team work on their smartphone app aimed at helping girls being illegally trafficked get help. Sara Lerner/NPR hide caption
More Than Just Angry Birds, Apps Can Have A Humanitarian Side Too
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Nick d'Aloisio displays his mobile application Summly, which Yahoo recently purchased for a reported $30 million. But the Internet company is killing the app and integrating the algorithm that drives it into its own technology. Matt Dunham/AP hide caption
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While many people look to tax preparation services for help, Tobie Stanger, editor at Consumer Reports, says online tools are often cost-effective. iStockphoto.com hide caption
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New York City rules will soon permit yellow cab drivers to accept rides through smartphone apps. Richard Drew/AP hide caption