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The Leaderboard
December 11th, 2024
Feel the beat (really)
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gooood morning legends! Welcome back to the Wednesday edition of the Leaderboard! Today, we've got takes on: an app that takes feeling the beat to a new level, a Tamagotchi but for mental health, and a tool that is every list builder's dream. Let's dive in.

Good vibrations

Tempo Pulse: AI-driven haptic experience for music

You ever listen to a song and wish you could really feel it? Tempo Pulse takes that idea and runs with it—turning music into vibrations you can actually sense. I tried it, and let me tell you, the bass didn’t just drop—it tapped me on the shoulder. It’s also built with accessibility in mind, giving people who are hard of hearing a way to experience music physically, which feels kind of revolutionary in the best way. For me, it’s like my playlists came to life and decided to get a little hands-on. Weirdly addictive, but I’m not complaining.

Tamagotchifying habits

Urso: A Tamagotchi bear that cares for your wellbeing

For those of you who remember, taking care of a Tamagotchi create a routine and habit. Feed, clean, play. We would routinely do this to keep our friend alive, happy, and get a cool character. What's interesting is these mechanics can be directly applied to building good habits, we just haven't seen a really good take until recently. Urso crafts a very immersive and entertaining experience to build habits that's akin caring for a Tamagotchi, just a bit more productive for your personal health and goals. My only wish is that there was a way to do this without needing your phone as well.

Productivity superpowers

Ulist: An all-in-one smart organization app

Ulist might look like a simple notes and to-do app at first glance, but it’s quietly doing a lot more. Beneath the minimalist interface, it streamlines personal productivity and collaboration without the usual chaos of juggling to-do lists, shared docs, calendars, and habit trackers. The Travel List template really impressed me—it’s perfect for planning trips with others, managing to-dos, research, and even sharing photos and videos before, during, and after the trip. Sure, the design feels a bit DIY, but honestly, I don’t mind. It solves the right problems and gets the job done—looks can wait.

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