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The Difference Between Every Type of Theragun Model

Cool Material — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:44:46 +0000

A Theragun provides a personalized massage experience through customizable speed ranges. These devices utilize percussions to target sore muscles, promoting improved blood flow and aiding in physical therapy–making for an epic post-workout or off-day chill session. Each model comes with different attachments, such as a standard ball, ensuring versatility in use. The Theragun app offers […]

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The One Adventure App You Need For Every Backcountry Trip

Tim Wenger — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:44:47 +0000

Planning an adventure into the mountains requires a niche skillset that includes the ability to accurately research, route, and execute your plan of action safely and efficiently. Experienced expeditioners will tell you that getting to this point takes years of practice–at least, it used to, until the proliferation of the smartphone. There’s an app for […]

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10 Mobile Games That Will Sharpen Your Mind In Your Downtime

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:44:18 +0000

Mobile gaming apps have come a long way in the last few years, and that’s probably a bit of an understatement. The rise of Apple Arcade has meant that folks are actively choosing to pay for and play quality mobile games. It’s a far cry from the days of “this is a game I have […]

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Pixy Selfie Drone

Dillon McLaughlin — Mon, 09 May 2022 14:25:59 +0000

A drone is definitely better than a selfie stick, a sentiment that Pixy is leaning into with their selfie drone. It’s a bright yellow drone only slightly bigger than your hand, making it one of the more striking and portable options we’ve ever seen. It’s programmed with four different flight modes to fit whatever picture-worthy […]

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The Doomsday Alarm Clock

Brett Braley — Sun, 01 May 2022 14:35:34 +0000

There is a therapeutic practice called exposure therapy in which the patient is, you guessed it, exposed to their fear in the hopes of overcoming it. Eventually, your brain becomes numb to the outside source of one’s phobia through prolonged interaction with the culprit. I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly thinking of the […]

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18 Apps Every Car Owner Should Have On Their Phone

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:43:11 +0000

There was a time when owning a car meant investing in maps for the glove box and a collection of tools to tinker under the hood with. Those days are gone. (Though we still keep a trusty leatherman at all times.) Now the phone you keep in your pocket can be your best roadside companion. […]

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The 14 Best Apps You’ve Never Heard Of

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:40:07 +0000

We live in a world where little boxes in our pockets can find us dates, call us taxis, deliver our groceries, and even control our T.V.’s. These are crazy and wonderful times we are living in, fellas. We all know about the Twitters, Spotifys, and Ubers of the world, but what about those lesser-known gems? […]

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The Cool Material Guide to Apps

John A. Paradiso — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 15:46:16 +0000

The tech world is constantly evolving. New software, hardware, and concepts are unveiled nearly daily and it can be difficult to keep track of the latest and greatest in technology. The team at Cool Material is here to help. With this guide, we’ll be presenting helpful info on the best mobile apps for productivity, gaming, […]

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The Best Alternatives for the iPhone Notes App

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:51:33 +0000

Most of Apple’s pre-downloaded apps for the iPhone are perfectly serviceable. They’ll do the job just fine. But, I’m not alone in thinking the Notes app could be improved upon. Having a Notes app is a necessity. From grocery store lists to funny band names to actual note-taking, everyone needs a space to jot down […]

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10 Alarm Clock Apps Guaranteed to Wake You Up

John A. Paradiso — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:55:12 +0000

If you’re like us, you struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Hey, it’s cool. This is a judgment-free zone. There are plenty of tricks you could try like putting your alarm clock across the room so you need to get up and get your phone. Maybe you could construct a Rube Goldberg […]

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11 Apps To Slim Down Your Wallet

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:50:35 +0000

At this point, our smartphones could realistically replace our wallets. They hold our credit cards, contact list, receipts, family photos, even digital currency! Now, we don’t necessarily advise that you get rid of your wallet altogether. But, if you’re carrying around a billfold that’s nearly bursting at the seams, you could do with some slimming […]

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This App Tells You What You Can Build Out of a Pile of LEGO Bricks

Ben Dahl — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 13:54:14 +0000

Despite the fact we’ve all “grown up” since our introduction to LEGO, the magic of building something from nothing but tiny plastic bricks remains as appealing today as it was during childhood. These days, we’re much more interested in following the instructions to build things like the Star Wars Millennium Falcon, the Taj Mahal and […]

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The Best Weather Apps to Help Plan Your Week

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:48:38 +0000

Your smartphone comes with a pre-downloaded weather app. It’s not bad. It’ll tell you what the temperature in your area is, as well as provide you with a tentative forecast for the rest of your day. If all you’re looking for is the bare minimum, your iPhone or Android weather app will definitely fulfill your […]

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onX Offroad GPS Maps App

Ben Dahl — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:16:57 +0000

The maps app currently on your phone is all but essential when it comes to navigating these days. But if we’re being honest, even the powerhouses aren’t that good when it comes to off-roading and the backcountry. That’s where the onX Offroad GPS Maps App comes in. This purpose-built off-roading app connects thousands of like-minded […]

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The 12 Best Meditation Apps to Help You Chill the F*ck Out

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 10 May 2021 14:20:50 +0000

Finding quiet moments of calm in today’s world feels like an impossible task. Especially as the world returns to “normalcy,” it’s crucial we carve out some time for ourselves. Whether it’s a walk in the neighborhood, a few minutes of journaling, or take a few moments to meditate. We know there’s an app for literally […]

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Instagram Dark Mode

Ben Dahl — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:40:37 +0000

We weren’t quite sure how to feel about night modes, dark modes and all the other supposed improvements that these features would bring to a phone browsing experience when they were initially rolled out by Apple and Google. But after having played with Dark Mode–particularly when it comes to Instagram–we’re now officially believers. You need […]

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