Mynd

It is well established that technology has increased pressure on day to day life instead of making it easier. Apps such as Mynd help to redress the balance. Its claim to be "the calendar with a brain" might be an exaggeration, but it is a graceful and smart combination of to-do list and calendar. As you open it, the app tells you what's next, how many events are left, and a few more details (the weather, for instance) you can choose to include or exclude. It ties in with locations and contacts (should you want it to), and can even work around your commute times by estimating, based on previous journeys, how long it takes you to get to an event or meeting. The layout is warm and polished, the reminders reliable, and it adjusts to your habits. Some might think it's creepy or overly dependent to outsource so much of your life to an app; others (including this writer) welcome the convenience and headspace it brings. myndcalendar.com