Clucky’s new alarm app wakes you up with a crowing rooster
TechCrunch reports on Clucky, a new iPhone alarm app that wakes users with a crowing rooster and requires completing missions (math, memory, push-ups, etc.) to dismiss the alarm. It offers a 'Rooster Report' and private wake-up groups. Founded by a former Fanatics engineer, the app is free with a $39.99/year pro subscription.
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US military disabled ad tracking on troops’ devices following reports of targeted attacks
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