The line between the real world and the digital world continues to blur with these augmented reality creations continuously making waves. Now digital elements of a fantasy world can have all the appearance of walking through real world everyday environments. This innovative technology has given rise to a slew of games, helped woman avoid the harsh lighting of a retail fitting room, and taught kids to read in fun and active ways.
From LEGO building apps to interactive tattoos, this relatively new form of gadgetry has already made a lasting impact on everyday culture. With technology advancing at the speed of light, who knows how these augmented reality creation will change and develop, but it is likely the results will be mind-blowing.
Strongly illustrating just how much the world has changed, these augmented reality creations are likely just the tip of the ice berg when it comes to this budding technology.
82 Augmented Reality Creations
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3D Tech Tatts
'cranberryzero' Gets Himself a Unique Augmented Reality Tattoo
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Saucy Breastography
The 3DD Book Glorifies the Female Figure
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Augmented Reality Tattoos
Insane Holographic Skin Art by ThinkAnApp is Nerdalicious
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Violent Interactive Billboards
An Augmented Reality Billboard for Raising Awareness
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Augmented Reality Changerooms
TOPSHOP Kinect Allows the Users to Try Clothes On Sans Change Rooms
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Augmented Reality Television Apps
The Metamirror Takes TV to the Next Level
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Augmented Reality Sneakers
Adidas Originals AR Game Pack Kicks Have AR Codes on the Tongue
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Augmented Reality Tee Shirts
Squidder's E-Shirt Displays Hologram of Your Last Twitter Post
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Hands-On Building Apps
LEGO Unveils Their First Augmented Reality Game Life of George
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Augmented Reality Apps
The Parrot Ar. Drone is Mindblowing
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Augmented Reality iPhone Weapons
You Will Have a Blast With this Trigger-Happy App Gun
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Augmented Reality Fairytales
QR Code Storybooks Are the Way of the Future
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Augmented Reality Retailers
Airwalk Invisible Store can Only be Seen Through Smartphones
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Augmented Reality Jewelry Counters
Virtually Try On the Tacori 18k925 Collection
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Video Games in Reality
Nintendo Amusement Park Lets You Become Mario or Luigi
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Virtual Makeup Mirrors
Shiseido Makeup Mirror Lets You Try on Cosmetics With Augmented Reality
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Virtual Reality Meets Home Design
Metaio Technologies' Augmented Reality Software
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3D iPhone Apps
Orange Telecom Israel Augmented Reality iPhone App
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Futuristic Lifestyle Forecasts
Frog Designs' 'Augmented Reality' Predicts Your 2020 Life
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Augmented Reality Deaths
The WWF Tiger T-Shirt Brings Awareness to the Hunted Siberian Tiger
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Interactive Fitting Rooms
Try on Any Pair of Shoes with the Converse Sampler iPhone App
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Pixelated Pirate Fashion
The Augmented Reality T-Shirt is One Clever Design
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Brew Finder Apps
The Stella Artois 'Le Bar Guide' App Leads You to Your Favorite Beer
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Time-Traveling Tourism
iTacitus' Augmented Reality Turns Phones Into Time Machines
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Fitting Room Simulators
Try on Clothes With Tobi.com's Augmented Reality Dressing Room
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Augmented Reality Dressing Rooms
The KinectShop Aims to Revolutionize the Retail Experience
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Mangafied Resort Advertising
Ohnoya Hotel Says Yes to 'Love Plus'
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Augmented Reality Contacts
Solar Powered LEDs for Your Eyeballs
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Augmented Reality
Real And Virtual Actors In One Show
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Augmented Reality Books
Dorling Kindersley Launches Kid's Publications with High-Tech Features
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Augmented Reality Toys
Frantz Larsone's War Game Blends Video Games and Physical Toys
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Real-Life Board Games
Foursquaropoly Aims to Unleash 'Monopoly' on Your Life
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Holographic Video Vision
Laan Labs Augment Actuality Using Kinect
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Augmented Reality Movies
'The Witness' from 13th Street Universal Puts You in the Movie
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Monster Busting Phone Apps
The Vodafone Buffer Busters Turns Your City into a Video Game
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Augmented Reality Army Glasses
The DARPA Hologram Goggles Make Calling in Air Strikes Easier
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Augmented Reality Driving Apps
The Volkswagen Norway App Guides You Your Way
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Reader-Controlled Magazines
The Esquire Augmented Reality Issue is an Interactive Experience
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Virtual Visit Campaigns
The Lynx Augmented Reality Angels Interactive Ad is Astonishing
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Interior Organization Apps
The Easy Feng Shui iPhone App Brings Order to Your Temple
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Augmented T-Shirt Apps
Zappar Plays Music When Pointed at a Guitar T-Shirt
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Marvelous Movie Apps
Augmented Reality Cinema Displays Movies Filmed All Around You
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Augmented Reality T-Shirts
T-Post 'Rock, Paper Scissors' Shirt Rocks
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Augmented Reality Carvertisements
The 2011 Scion tC Game is as Real as it Gets
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Augmented Reality Alien Apps
AR Invaders Lets You Defend Your Town From an Alien Invasion
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Augmented Reality Postage
Royal Mail Intelligent Stamp Hits UK With Video
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Hidden Story Apps
Tagwhat App Unveils the Concealed Narrative Everywhere You Go
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Historic Info Apps
'Streetmuseum' Museum of London App Offers a New Perspective on the Old
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Augmented Reality Coupon Apps
Valpak Deals App Finds Nearby Discounts With Location Finder
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Webcam-Ready Valentines
Hallmark Introduces Augmented Reality Greeting Cards
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Virtual TV Sizing
Sony's Augmented Reality TV Size Guide Makes Finding the Perfect Plasma Easier
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Augmented Reality Clothing
AR-Tees Let You Watch TV on Your Shirt
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Augmented Reality Headphones
The Skullcandy Virtual Room is Sophisticated Online Shopping
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Augmented Jewelry Applications
The De Beers 'My Forevermark Fitting' is a Digital Diamond Trial
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Augmented Helipads
Doritos Creates Humongous Augmented Reality Pad
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Augmented Reality Driving Apps
The Imaginyze App Helps You Drive Safer
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Light-Emitting Architecture
The Arclighting Media Facades Video Surveys Brilliant Buildings
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Futuristic Navigation Apps
The TapNav App Uses Augmented Reality and GPS to Enhance Driving
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Augmented Reality GPS Apps
Wikitude Drive Displays Live Video of where you're Going
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Candy Packaging Games
Cadbury 'Quaksmack' is a Deliciously Fun Augmented Reality Game
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Augmented Reality Avatars
Sony Demos Face Recognition Technology Turns Gaming Into Real Life
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Futuristic Auto Fixing
BMW, Ford & GM Use Augmented Reality for Car Maintenance
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Augmented Reality Watch Apps
The Nuevo Watches App Lets You Try it Before You Buy It
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Voice-Activated Art Apps
The Konstruct App Usues Augmented Reality to Create 3D Artwork
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Heads-Up Holograms
True3D, a Virtual Interface System, Wins Munich's Top Navigation Prize
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Augmented Reality Easter Apps
The Junaio AR Browser for iPhone Reveals Mysterious Sightings
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Augmented Reality Swimsuits
The ImediaC Swimsuit App Lets You Try Before You Buy
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Augmented Reality Business Cards
James Alliban's Tech-Savvy Self-Promotion is Awesome
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Visceral Online Runways
The World's First Augmented Reality Fashion Show Debuts On the Internet
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Global Augmented Reality Art
The Sander Veenhof ‘Biggar' Reaches All Nations Simulaten
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Augmented Vision Apps
Dan Kaminsky Helps Vision Through 'DanKam'
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Inspirational Respiratory Apps
The Lungs App by SapientNitro Gives Smokers a Look at the Damage
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Article-Locating Apps
The Rizla Augmented Reality Festival App is Perfect for Events
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Flower Petal Faces
Jenny Lee's Digital Skins Shows an Individual's True Virtual Identity
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Democratic Digital Tools
MixAr App Allows Anybody to Create Their Own Augmented Reality Content
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Pub-Finding Apps
Bulmers Cider Augmented Reality iPhone App Locates Your Next Brew
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Augmented Reality Worlds
Keiichi Matsuda Shows Us the Future in 'Augmented City'
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Stunning Sorting Apps
ShelvAR App Uses Augmented Reality to Arrange Library Books
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Augmented Reality Literature
'The Search for WondLa' Brings the 'Daily Prophet' to Life
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Augmented Reality Language Apps
New Horizon Teaches Japanese Students English with a Twist
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Augmented Reality Instruments
Kinect-Controlled Theremin Reworks a Classic Electronic Music-Maker
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Augmented Reality Food Apps
Tag Candy Lets Users Taste Fireworks and Airplanes
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Delicious Sugar Combinations
The Bake It In a Cake Blog Shows You How to Combine Tasty Treats
Candy-Colored Collections
The Cheap Monday Spring 2012 Collection is Perfect for Summer
37 Augmented Reality Innovations
From Fully Immersive Video Games to Perspective-Altering Glasses
Road Warrior Vehicles
The Ford Mad Max is a Modernized Version Promoting the Film's Sequel
Smartphone Timepieces
The Im Watch is a Super-Powered Android-Based Wrist Accessory
Addictive Avian App Infographics
'The Global Appeal of Angry Birds' Takes Flight
Curiously Coupled Photography
The Scout Management 'Where is Batman?' Shoot is Dazzling
Matrimonial Toy Toppers
The LEGO Wedding Cake Toppers are Geek Chic
Augmented Reality Changerooms
TOPSHOP Kinect Allows the Users to Try Clothes On Sans Change Rooms
Dreamy Princess Dresses
The Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture Collection is Light and Airy
Innovative Printing Incentive Apps
'Print A Forest' Plants a Tree for Every Hundred Pages
Modern Monk Man Skirts
The Rick Owens 2012 Spring Summer Men Collection is Gender-Bending
Smartphone Street Art Apps
Street Tag Lets You Virtually Tag Any Building Anywhere
Social Media Star Campaigns
Tumblr Founder David Karp Appears in the Uniqlo 'NYC Voices' Ad
18 Fierce Food Apps
From Pizza Ordering to Healthy Diets
Bust-Boosting Apps
The iAugment iPhone App Allows You to Increase Your Breast Size
Outdoor Catwalks
The Trussardi SS2012 Fashion Show Started on the Street
Plastic Surgery Apps
Boost Your Beauty Shows How You'd Look with a Nose Job
Augmented Reality Fairytales
QR Code Storybooks Are the Way of the Future
21 Heroic Health Apps
From Cancer Prevention to Happiness Measuring
Sensational Stop-Motion Apps
Gif Shop Lets You Create Looping Animations on Your iPhone
Apple-Controlled Homes
Gramophone Installation Creates an Apple Product-Operated Condo
Augmented Eye Cameras
Tanya Marie Vlach Creates an Eye Camera to Enhance Vision
Typographic Papercrafts
Owen Gildersleeve Creates Multiple Choice Paper Sculptures for Lactofree
LEGOfied Avenger Toys
Dunechaser Turns Comic Book Heroes Into Pint-Sized Block Figurines
10 E-Coupon Innovations
Daily Deals from Sports Sites to Hipster Aggregators
Futuristic Camera Art Apps
Composite iPad App Allos User to Paint Using Web Cam
12 Magnificent Money Applications
From Credit Card Scanning to Tax-Paying Apps
13 Phenomenal Finding Apps
From Street Art to Drinking Fountains
Amphibious Ice Cream Vans
HMS Flake 99 is the World's First Floating Soft-Serve Truck
Augmented Reality Dressing Rooms
The KinectShop Aims to Revolutionize the Retail Experience
Adorably Smiley 3D Cams
Holga TIM Camera Takes Pictures with a Joyful Expression
Augmented Reality Books
Dorling Kindersley Launches Kid's Publications with High-Tech Features
Real-Life Board Games
Foursquaropoly Aims to Unleash 'Monopoly' on Your Life
Holographic Video Vision
Laan Labs Augment Actuality Using Kinect
Monster Busting Phone Apps
The Vodafone Buffer Busters Turns Your City into a Video Game
Sizzling Street Art Apps
Banksy Locations Tracks the Nearest Banksy Pieces
Pest-Repelling Apps
The AntiMosquito Application Drives Away Unwanted Insects
Bricked Cape Crusaders
Evan Bacon Creates an Epic Life-Sized LEGO Batman
Tyke Auto Trainer Apps
ToyToyota Releases 'Backseat Driver' to Teach Kids to Drive Safely
Public Playlist Customization Apps
Mixgar Allows Club Patrons to Become DJs at Hot Spots
Game-Inspired Antacid Ads
The Gastrovet 2011 Campaign is Inspired by Angry Birds
Completely Holographic Catwalks
Stefan Eckert Holds World's First All 3-D Hologram Fashion Show
Communal Photo Apps
Photovine App is a Theme-Based Picture Sharing Service
Augmented T-Shirt Apps
Zappar Plays Music When Pointed at a Guitar T-Shirt
Crowdsourced Story Apps
Storify Web App Curates Stories From Your Social Media Experience
Marvelous Movie Apps
Augmented Reality Cinema Displays Movies Filmed All Around You
3D Sports Viewing
Sony Allows TV Audiences to See the Wimbledon Championships in a New Light
Augmented Perception Helmets
The Maxence Parache Hyper(reality) Video Takes Users on Virtual Trips
African Abuse Apps
Mobi-Reportabuse is a Ghanian Cellphone Service to Report Violence
Hidden Story Apps
Tagwhat App Unveils the Concealed Narrative Everywhere You Go
Cartoon Popping Campaigns
The LG 3D TV Ads Appeal to Children and the Young-at-Heart
Skyscraping Computer Peripherals
This Keyboard Frequency Sculpture is a 3D Bar Graph
Augmented Reality Coupon Apps
Valpak Deals App Finds Nearby Discounts With Location Finder
Softened Sand Objects
Markus Kayser Uses the Solar Sinter to Create Glass Creations
Rodent Runways
The Fancy Rat Convention is No Ordinary Fashion Show
Sugary Sci-Fi Snacks
The Wacky Cookies Boba Fett Sugar Cookies are Geektastic
Cake-Loving Exercise Apps
IKEA Kondis Counts Kilometers Towards High-Cal Desserts
Book-Exchanging Apps
'Amazon Student' Turns the iTunes Store into a University Bazaar
Junior Model Marketing
The Caterina Ravaglia Film Presents a Sultry Side to the 16-Year-Old
Credit Card Apps
The Visa Digital Wallet Revolutionizes Online Purchases
Phone Bill-Reducing Apps
Onavo Helps Mobile Users Reduce Their Data Bills
Driving Accident Awareness Apps
The Moscow Ministry of Internal Affairs Encourages Safety
Puzzling Procrastination Apps
The Obstract App Makes You Complete Mazes to Web Surf
Futuristic Navigation Apps
The TapNav App Uses Augmented Reality and GPS to Enhance Driving
Augmented Reality GPS Apps
Wikitude Drive Displays Live Video of where you're Going
Ambient Electro Apps
Japanese Breakbeat Duo Hifana Release a Music-Producing App
Children's Toy Cooking
The LEGO Head Propane Tank Introduces Whimsy to the Barbecue
Candy Packaging Games
Cadbury 'Quaksmack' is a Deliciously Fun Augmented Reality Game
Plastic Scanning Apps
The Card-io App Takes the Hassle Out Of Paying With a Credit Card
Hassle-Free Hotel Apps
Hotel Tonight App Finds Deals at the Very Last Minute
Sensational Lo-fi Lenses
Holga Direct Has a Range of Retro Accessories for Your Camera
Senior GPS Monitors
KDDI Mi-Look Helps Families Keep Watch on the Elderly
Gearhead Fashion Lines
'Default' by James May Aims to Simplify Men's Fashion
Take Action Apps
Taskforce App Turns Emails Into Bullets Points on a To-Do List
3D Caravan Calendars
The Curiosity Group Calendars are Build-able and Free
Heart Monitoring Mobile Phones
Heartsmart Turns Your Smartphone into a Hospital-Grade ECG
Scene Setting Smartphone Apps
The BBM6 FourSquare App Helps You Locate Nearby Pals
Animated Alert Apps
The Pops Animated Notification App Makes Phone Updates Fun
Daily Deal Sports Sites
Crowd Seats Offers Cheap Seats to Sporting Events
007-Inspired Booze Apps
The Bond Mixology App Documents Each of the Spy's Luscious Libations
City Trending Sites
Plan Your Best Night Out with the Miller Time Tonight Dashboard
City Check-In Battles
Foursquare and Google Maps APIs Turn NYC Into a Real-Life Game of Risk
DIY Smartphone Apps
AppsBuilder Enables You to Create Your Own Tech Tools for Free
Rugged Wilderness GPS Trackers
With the Bushnell Backtrack D-Tour You'll Never Get Lost
Color-Coding Agenda Apps
HQ: To Do & Task Lists is a Simple Hassle-Free Organizer
Downtime-Only Daily Deals
'ThinkNear' Offers Deals Only When a Business is Experiencing Slow Sales
Penny-Pinching Sites
The Bad Deal Blog Highlights the Worst E-Coupons
3D Gadget Add-Ons
The Pic3D Transforms 2D LCD Screens Easily to 3D Imaging Glasses-Free
Appetite Appeasing Apps
The Burger King Status Trader App Gives Users Food Savings
Inspirational Respiratory Apps
The Lungs App by SapientNitro Gives Smokers a Look at the Damage
Group Real Estate Buying
GrOffr Takes Group Buying to a Whole Other Level
Democratic Digital Tools
MixAr App Allows Anybody to Create Their Own Augmented Reality Content
Eye-Popping Images
Angylph 3D Photos Transforms Your Ordinary Snaps into Life-Like Wonders
Daring Discount Partnerships
FourSquare Daily Deals Result of Strategic Collaboration
Slamming Sound Apps
Pringles Crunch Band Uses the Chip Container as an Amplifier
Undead Exercise Apps
Enjoy Fitness in an Adventurous Way with the 'Zombies, Run!' App
Stunning Sorting Apps
ShelvAR App Uses Augmented Reality to Arrange Library Books
Lampoonist Cartoon Apps
Pulitzer Winner Mark Fiore's 'NewsToons' Reflects Ongoing Political Events
Electronic Coupon Wallets
CityPockets Deals is an Organization Tool for All of your Daily Deals
Augmented Reality Language Apps
New Horizon Teaches Japanese Students English with a Twist
Rugged GPS Gadgets
The Garmin Montana Leads the Way Both on and Off the Road
GPS-Embedded Flashlights
Ahhaproject's Polar Light Will Get You Home Safely
Collaborative Entertainment Apps
The BlinQ App Adds a Social Element to TV Guide Experience
Interactive Communication Apps
ShakeCall App Simplifies Answering Calls on Android Devices
Parking Notification Apps
The ParkingAuction App Lets You Get the Best Spot
Stunning Goal-Tracking Apps
The Wunderlist App is a Visually Appealing Organizational Tool
Conference Networking Apps
ShowGizmo App Connects Event Exhibitors and Attendees