Uber, and its recent arrival to Syracuse, explained
Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft began operating in upstate New York on June 29. Here’s everything you need to know about the revolutionary transportation apps. Read more »
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The end of Vine marks ends one way to find music
Twitter recently announced it was discontinuing its video app, Vine. Music columnist Phoebe Smith discusses the potential repercussions of this when it comes to finding new music. Read more »
Food delivery app can be used both off and on campus
Tapingo, a food pickup and delivery app created in San Francisco, has come to Syracuse. Students can use the app to order food for pickup at on-campus cafes, something Grubhub doesn't do. Read more »
Outdoor Nation Challenge provides incentives to get students active
Paving the way for students to participate in a wide variety of outdoor activities fitted to varying capabilities, the Outdoor Nation Challenge has put a price tag on just being outdoorsy – but the only cost incurred is personal effort and as we like to put it these days, serious gains. Read more »
Syracuse University student wins 2nd place at SXSW startup competition
The student won for his app, ChaChing, which lets users transfer money over any platform, such as iMessage or Skype. Read more »
Rogue college Snapchat accounts continue to affect campuses
Earlier this year, Syracusesnap went viral among college students on Snapchat with its drug, money and sex-filled content. This episode is not unique, as many other campuses have faced "rogue" Snapchat accounts as well. Read more »
Top 5 columns from January
Check out the most popular Opinion columns of The Daily Orange for the month of January. Read more »
Sarconi: Yik Yak’s move to diversify its product shows attempt for growth
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi critiques Yik Yak’s decision to expand its product with a desktop version of its app. Read more »
Syracuse University launches new campus app to replace old one
Syracuse University has revamped its campus app after the old one continued to be insecure and inflexible. Read more »
Sarconi: Snapchat should embrace a consistent model, not overwhelm users with updates
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses Snapchat’s recent changes and suggests that the app should work toward simplicity rather than host a number of features that clutter the user experience. Read more »
Sarconi: Facebook abuses power to impede competitor growth
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that Facebook’s move to block social network Tsu.co reveals the extent of the company’s power. Read more »
Department of Public Safety should consider monitoring Yik Yak for threatening posts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that the Department of Public Safety should consider taking Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app, into account when it comes to student safety. Read more »
Syracuse University student veteran creates app to help fellow veterans
A student veteran at Syracuse University got the idea to create an app for other veterans on campus when he realized many did not know about the resources available to them at the university. Read more »
Gala: Provocative behavior applicable to generations beyond millennials
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala suggests that the widespread use of social media, particularly the Yeti app, is contributing to negative perceptions of millennials. Read more »
Companion app offers safety features to Syracuse University students
Students at Syracuse University can utilize the recently released Companion app to have their family and friends virtually walk them home if they feel unsafe. Read more »
SU students create app to improve bike navigation
A group of Syracuse University students have designed a device that will improve safety and provide navigation assistance for cyclists. The BikeRules device is a… Read more »
New app allows for remote parking payment
Students and commuters in downtown Syracuse can use a new mobile app to pay for 280 parking stations. Mobile users can access the new app… Read more »
APPreciation: Ness
Whether you find yourself in a new city, your hometown or Syracuse this summer, finding new places to eat is always a concern. That's where… Read more »
APPreciation: ESPN Bracket Bound
Listen up, sports fans: March Madness is nearly upon us. This means nights gathered around the television, yelling until your voice is hoarse, gratuitous amounts… Read more »
APPreciation: Evernote
The middle of the semester is no time to leave your personal or academic life in disorganized shambles. The Evernote application, available for Androids, iPhones,… Read more »
APPreciation: 30/30
Fun-sucker alert: Midterm week is approaching. Scary, but true. If you have trouble balancing time between studying for finance and Facebook-stalking your ex, midterm week… Read more »
APPreciation: Pocket Pup woos dog lovers young, old
Even though “Puppy Bowl Sunday” is over, don’t worry dog lovers: There’s an app for you. Pocket Pup is similar to the beloved Giga Pets… Read more »
