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Screen image of MapLight.org's Influence Tracker widget. (maplight.org)

Web Widget Exposes Who’s Really Paying For Political Campaigns

Wouldn’t it be great if political candidates wore their financial sponsors on their clothes – you know, like professional race car drivers?

2012/10/19

Giants v Diamondbacks

Giants Star Buster Posey Gets His Own App

The Giants catcher is the first Major League Baseball player to have his own official mobile game.

2012/08/07

(Tamale Lady Finder)

App Launching To Track Down Famed SF Tamale Lady

A new smartphone app should make it easier to locate one of San Francisco’s most celebrated street food venders – The Tamale Lady.

2012/07/11

The homepage for the Sidecar ride sharing app (Sidecar)

Mobile App Links Drivers With SF People In Need Of A Lift

SideCar plays matchmaker between people who need a lift and community drivers willing to give them a ride. Passengers reward the driver with a voluntary and cashless payment after they reach their destination.

2012/06/26

A computer keyboard. (CBS)

SF Company Suspends Teen Networking Community Following Rape Allegations

Skout is a location-based smartphone app that promotes flirting.

2012/06/13

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New Smartphone App Scans San Francisco’s Bar Scene For Users

A watchful eye is coming to San Francisco’s bar scene, but not to keep you in check. It just wants to check you out.

2012/05/19

Google plus, Google+

Tech Report: Google Plus iPhone App Receives Major Redesign

Google has released a major redesign for its Google+ iPhone app, which many experts said is a major departure from the social networking site’s interface.

2012/05/16

Google Nexus One (L) and Apple iPhone(R) (credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Tech Report: Device Finds Lost Car Keys, Phones

KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid reports on a new device called Cobra Tag, which can help to locate lost keys or a phone.

2012/05/03

San Francisco Muni bus, 9 San Bruno

San Francisco Muni Considering App To Track Problems On System

The Smart Muni app was developed specifically for the Apple iPad – it would allow Muni managers to track buses through GPS technology, making it easier to identify delays. Sounds promising, but the transit agency is still considering its high tech options.

2012/04/23

Draw Something, Zynga

Zynga Acquires ‘Draw Something’ Game Maker

Online game maker Zynga has bought New York-based OMGPop, maker of the popular mobile game “Draw Something.”

2012/03/21

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