Apps to keep you safe when an emergency strikes

These apps can help keep you safe in disaster or emergency situations

Friday - 10/26/2012, 04:42am EDT

App traces lost cellphones, even if batteries die

A lost phone with a dead battery is no problem if the phone is equipped with a new app by San Francisco-based Lookout Mobile Security.

Wednesday - 10/10/2012, 07:51am EDT

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President's documents now accessible on smartphone

The government is launching a new mobile app to provide access to the president's public documents and activities.

Wednesday - 10/10/2012, 02:41am EDT

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Einstein's brain is now interactive iPad app

The brain that revolutionized physics now can be downloaded as an app for $9.99. But it won't help you win at Angry Birds.

Tuesday - 09/25/2012, 08:10am EDT

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New Maps app is rare Apple flub

With a touch of geek whimsy, Google Maps warns anyone who seeks walking directions to Mordor _the land of evil in "The Lord of the Rings"_ to use caution. "One does not simply walk into Mordor," it says. Apple is finding this week that creating an alternative to Google Maps isn't a simple walk, either.

Friday - 09/21/2012, 03:42am EDT

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App predicts traffic light changes for drivers (VIDEO)

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have come up with an app called SignalGuru that predicts when signals will change from red to green.

Wednesday - 09/19/2012, 06:15am EDT

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Red Cross finds apps popular in emergencies

Mobile apps are becoming an important part of emergency preparedness and management, a new survey shows.

Monday - 09/17/2012, 04:12am EDT

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View from Venus: App on iTunes aims to identify cheating partners

WTOP's Randi Martin

Sunday - 09/16/2012, 03:14pm EDT

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YouTube offers new iPhone app to fill looming void

YouTube is being reprogrammed for the iPhone and iPad amid the latest fallout from the growing hostility between Apple and the video service's owner, Google.

Tuesday - 09/11/2012, 02:25pm EDT

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App finds D.C. one of the toughest for speed enforcement (VIDEO)

The D.C. area is one of the toughest for speed cameras, speed patrols and tickets.

Wednesday - 09/05/2012, 06:42pm EDT

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New bed makes staying in bed a dream (VIDEO)

Who needs a boring old spring mattress when you could have a self-adjusting, eco-friendly, multi-media bed surrounded by a custom made, environmentally-conscious frame.

Thursday - 08/30/2012, 07:48am EDT

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Red Cross app offers help in severe weather

A new app from the Red Cross allows users to let friends and family know they're OK in the event of a severe weather emergency, among other features.

Tuesday - 08/28/2012, 06:39am EDT

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Civil War Trust debuts 2nd Manassas Battle app

The Civil War Trust is rolling out a new battle app to mark the 150th anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas.

Tuesday - 08/28/2012, 03:24am EDT

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Cirque de Soleil athletes-How they do it

Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer

Monday - 08/27/2012, 03:41pm EDT

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Your face could get you a discount (VIDEO)

What if your face could get you a discount?

Thursday - 08/16/2012, 07:31am EDT

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App aims to make biking better

Bikers will still have to pedal to get from point to point, but now they can check ahead of time to see if their route is hilly or includes a shortcut.

Friday - 08/10/2012, 09:29am EDT

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Sawbuck Realty raises $3.5M for house-hunting iPhone app

D.C.-based Sawbuck Realty has raised $3.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Revolution Ventures and The JBG Cos. Managing Partner Robert Stewart, money that will support Sawbuck's house-hunting app HomeSnap.

Monday - 08/06/2012, 12:01am EDT

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