Grindr is the newest incarnation in a long tradition of spaces designated for connecting queer people, but my experience with the app often left me feeling more lonely and comparing myself to others. Read more »
Imagine if Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat were taken away all in one fell swoop. That’s what the pending ban of WeChat is threatening for Chinese students across the country.
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The city collaborated on the program with Gotcha, a mobility service company that offers alternate forms of transportation in place of cars. Read more »
The rising popularity of independent artists has also led to a greater variety of streaming services, such as Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube. Streaming platforms have made it easier for fans to access music and musicians to grow their fan bases digitally. Read more »
Angelo Damiano, a recent Syracuse graduate, teamed up with junior Michael Paris to create PowerSpike — an esports communications platform that was recently boosted with $500,000 in investments. Read more »
The Syracuse-based delivery service is finishing up its first year with student meal plans at SU and has plans to expand across the East Coast. Read more »
The app, developed by two graduate students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, will alert doctors of concerning posts or behaviors. Read more »
Seeking to replace an outdated system, two seniors at Central Michigan University developed an app that makes blue light phones fit in their pockets. Read more »
Music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks will.i.am is defining a new type of record label industry as he joins Mobile Record Label’s startup Amuse. Read more »
Business columnist Daniel Strauss argues that Uber’s recent business implosion paves the way for Lyft to dominate upstate New York — and perhaps its massive rival. Read more »
The up-and-coming New York Craft Beer App gives users the chance to browse local craft breweries. It’s worth the download if you’re a craft connoisseur. Read more »
Little Maxima is a free virtual reality news-reading app created by a Syracuse University graduate student. It’s one of the first apps of its kind. Read more »
Ever wondered what your personal trainer is thinking while you power through that last mile? The Walk Against Humanity app was developed for fitness but with a dark humor twist. Read more »
After coming to campus last semester and making food purchases fast and easy, Tapingo now offers everything found on the shelves of Walgreens. Read more »