Fitness gamers get a new reason to run: Zombies, Run! is back with fresh stories, alongside new gadgets and app updates.
A good workout isn’t supposed to feel like work, and this week’s tech mix leans hard into that idea—especially with the return of a fitness game many people have kept in their rotation for years.
At the center of the comeback is Zombies, Run!, a fitness app that blends running with an adventure narrative.. The report notes that the game is returning with new stories after a long stretch without them. turning the daily choice to get moving into something closer to continuing an ongoing plot.. For players who liked the idea of exercising while “in” the game. this update is positioned as a rare moment where motivation is built into the experience itself.
On the gadget side, Boox Tappy is introduced as an accessory aimed at making page-turning and scrolling easier on e-readers.. It’s described as a small. tap-focused companion that functions similarly to a Kobo Remote. but with more capability. and it’s also framed as the kind of device that may be open to tinkering.
Meanwhile. cinema lovers and music fans get a different kind of immersion with Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour.. The report describes it as a concert documentary that was shot in 3D. with the claim that the format works in a way many expected would only be possible in virtual reality—making the theater a key part of the pitch.
Another standout item for readers is The Remarkable Paper Pure. an E Ink notepad positioned as a major upgrade in the category.. The report calls it one of the most exciting E Ink notepad options on the market. highlighting a higher price point while emphasizing design choices such as more memory and storage. along with the absence of an expensive or problematic color screen.
Audio gear also gets attention with The Bose Lifestyle Ultra, a new speaker lineup presented as a whole system meant to work with streaming apps people already use. Rather than adding another layer that consumers must manage on their phone, the report frames it as a more unified experience.
For entertainment that leans into action, Mortal Kombat II is also covered—though the tone is clearly mixed.. The movie is described as likely delivering the kind of big set-piece fight scenes fans expect. paired with dialogue the report characterizes as mediocre and a story portrayed as intensely overdramatic.
There’s also room for a more music-driven game experience with Mixtape. a genre blend described as part video game. part movie. and mostly hangout.. The report says the format can be hard to execute without boring players. but in the portion played so far. it credits the game’s music and writing for keeping it engaging.
Board games and family play get a spotlight with Game Changer: Home Edition. a new board game that’s presented as having an every-game-is-different energy in the vein of Cranium-style structures.. The report also notes it’s a Kickstarter. a reminder that the fast path from prototype to home table can come with added risk.
A different kind of creative prompt arrives through Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. described as a set of stories tied to David Epstein’s work on the value of limits.. The report also mentions an excerpt previously published about General Magic. described as a team credited with inventing ideas related to the iPhone well ahead of their time.
The week also includes a deep dive into personal productivity apps via Adam Molina. whose taste the report describes as aligned with the kind of recommendations readers usually enjoy.. The central item here is Color Snap. an app that provides a color every day and challenges users to photograph that exact color in the real world.. The report frames it as a playful way to push people toward taking more pictures. and notes it’s Android-only for now. with an iOS version expected.
Alongside Color Snap. the report shares a full look at the app habits and setup on an Android phone. including quick-access organization and a “one swipe and one tap away” philosophy.. It lists messaging and media tools. translation support. weather via Gradient Weather. and the use of Button Mapper to turn physical button interactions into shortcuts—along with the practical reality that these plans are less comfortable when you have no service on the subway.
Within that routine, Color Snap is tied to a homescreen widget that changes daily.. The report explains the app’s daily loop: the color updates. and users are meant to go find and capture it.. The added challenge is positioned as a self-imposed nudge toward more real-world photography rather than passive scrolling.
Beyond the app details. the report also highlights how the same phone setup supports quick. glanceable control—switching songs and podcasts and checking calendar items without digging through menus.. It’s a reminder that “exercise and creativity” sometimes begin with small design decisions in how technology is arranged in daily life.
The technology focus keeps expanding with the report’s mention of specific shows. books. and creators Adam is into right now.. It lists Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End as a current obsession. a Kingdom Hearts-focused podcast called Simple and Clean as a walking-the-dog favorite. and a YouTuber. @halfof8. described as turning journal entries into short Blender videos.
The community section widens the net with recommendations across platforms and categories.. Readers are shown sharing varied app and media picks. including a macOS utility (Floaty) for keeping windows accessible. a TV viewing update about Halt and Catch Fire. and an Android app called Blockit that blocks phone access using a timer.. Other comments cover shows like Hacks and Rooster. and gaming notes ranging from Tomadachi Life to MapTap and Timberborn. described as a beaver-themed survival city builder with water physics.
More gadget and software talk flows through as well: there’s mention of the GameSir Pocket Taco and a return to GBA games like Metroid Fusion. a project called Wirken described as a project by Davi Ottenheimer with a private-by-design approach. and a note about using RetroArch on a hacked Nintendo Switch to revisit 3DS games.
The report ends on a very human device problem—sleep.. It describes trouble falling asleep and trying audio and video solutions. then running into the challenge of noise affecting a sleeping partner.. The writer mentions using AirPods late at night and the practical frustration that comes from losing one in bed. while weighing options like dedicated sleep headphones or other forms of audio hardware that would be more compatible with sharing a bed.
Taken together. this week’s mix makes a clear argument for why exercise and digital life are increasingly intertwined: when tech encourages you to move. learn. and create in ways that feel personal—whether through a running-and-story fitness game. a photo challenge. or even a better way to listen at night—it stops being a routine you endure and starts becoming a routine you actually return to.
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