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Our Latest Launch: Weird But True From Nat Geo

Released September 6th, 2011

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Did you know gorillas burp when they’re happy? Or, that 99% of people can’t lick their elbows, but 90% of people who read this will try?! We learned these and 300 other wacky facts while developing the Weird But True universal iOS app for National Geographic, which launched in the iTunes App Store this week.

Mission Data collaborated with the National Geographic team to ensure that the interactive experience on each device was rich and engaging. The app is based on the popular feature in National Geographic Kids magazine and best-selling books franchise, Weird But True. Sound effects add to the fun and  surprise when users swipe or shake to find what is Weird But True. Rate the level of “weirdness” from Duh! to Totally Outrageous and see the results from all users on the Top 10 list. Bookmark favorites or share with friends via email. Use the Fact Finder to search for favorite subjects—animals, weather, space, science, and more.

Download from the iTunes App Store for 300 Weird But True facts that will educate and entertain you regardless of your age. We’re excited to see it quickly move up into the top 50 paid apps.

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A Webby for Figment

Released April 13th, 2011

And the envelope please….we are proud to announce that our recent work on figment.com, a community for young folks to read, write and connect is a Webby Award Official Honoree in the Youth category.

The 15th annual Webby Award winners were announced yesterday. Some say The Webby Award is the Internet’s most respected symbol of success. We’re just delighted to receive Honoree status for our work and rank in the top ten percent of the nearly 10,000 entrants. We’re in good company too, Disney and Lego also received the Honoree nod.

Website and mobile winners were selected for recognition based on excellence in Content, Structure and Navigation, Visual Design, Functionality, Interactivity and Overall Experience. Winners were selected by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), a global collection of experts and technology innovaters, including David Bowie, Arianna Huffington, Harvey Weinstein, Martha Stewart, Vinton Cerf, Biz Stone.

We’re proud to be recognized by our peers with this gesture but we’re even more proud of our work and the success of Figment. Tell us what you think…

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uncard.me arrives in Austin for SXSWi

Released March 9th, 2011

uncard screenshotsuncard.me is a web-based alternative to app-based contact sharing solutions that lets you control how much or how little information to share. Create as many uncards as you want for different purposes and share them with QR code-enabled smartphone users. uncard.me is not another app or social network, it’s simply a fast way for people to connect, on the go, from any smartphone.

The concept came about as senior architect, Ernie Miller and creative director Todd Budnikas were planning for SXSW. “What we need is a way to share just our contact info, and nothing more. Without requiring us to carry stacks of business cards, or make goofy hand gestures with everyone we bump into, like we’re back in college again,” said Miller, “We looked, but we couldn’t find that solution. So we decided to build it.”

We hope you find this application as useful as we do. If you have any suggestions or comments please reach out to us on Twitter.

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Epicurean Tips on the Go

Released January 11th, 2011

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Wondering where to go when you’re hungry? Tasting Table offers foodies a delicious daily digest of taste-tested recipes from world-renowned chefs and ideas about dining, wine, cocktails, cooking and more.

Local editions for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington D.C, delight more than 300,000 registered users with highlights of neighborhood buzz, must-visit hot spots, dishes to try and high-profile personalities. The national edition serves up exclusive recipes from Tasting Table’s chefs with a bonus sneak preview of America’s hottest new eateries.

Working with the Tasting Table team, Mission Data designed and developed the iPhone application including integrating with Tasting Table’s web services on their existing web-based application taking the existing website content mobile.

Download the application from the iTunes App Store to find nearby recommendations, create and manage your To-Do lists and consume articles and recommendations from the Tasting Table website easily on your iPhone or iPod touch.

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