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Apps & Web
Handle Tries a Task-Based Approach to Taming E-Mail Chaos
A new web service aims to complement Gmail with one-click tools for dealing with the messages — important or otherwise — which fill your inbox to the bursting point.
Dear Vdio: I Dislike You. Please Go Away.
I’ll be content with Vdio’s existence if it somehow helps save Rdio from obscurity, but it’s hard to see that happening in its current state.
Google Now: Now on the iPhone and iPad
One of Android’s best features arrives on iOS in an update to the Google Search app.
I’m Still Trying to Figure Out Qwikster
Reed Hastings regrets Netflix’s aborted plan to spin off its DVD service. But he hasn’t explained how it happened in the first place.
Top 10 Worst Traffic Cities in America
INRIX, a traffic monitoring company and app maker, has released a list of the most congested cities in America.
Chime In, Please: What Are Your Favorite Websites?
We’re seeking rising stars and underappreciated gems for our annual list of the web’s best sites.
Stop Complaining: Playmysong and Spotify Just Gave Us Free Jukeboxes
Playmysong launched a Spotify app this morning that can turn any computer into a jukebox containing most of the music in the world, for free.
Tweetbot Gets a Media-Savvy Update
One of the best third-party Twitter clients just got even better.
Lettrs Sends USPS Mail from Your Smartphone
Lettrs allows you to send long-form messages to a friend’s inbox or to a real-world mailbox, directly from your iPhone or computer. It’s somewhat like the eCard sites and apps that now let you send cards via the USPS.
Bluetooth Breathalyzer Lets You Share Your Drunkenness with the World
It’s a breathalyzer with a Bluetooth connection, so you can display your level of drunkenness on your cellphone. The fun doesn’t stop there, though.
GetGoing Adds Flight Finder Feature
A clever travel site adds a new feature for people who want to explore multiple destination possibilities.