The Department of Education Debuts Their New Student-Aid Mobile App
Though Trump’s administration is divisive, we can all agree that government-sponsored programs are behind in upgrading their technology. Between outdated-looking federal websites and a lack of mobile integrations for their citizens, the government has a lot of catching up to do. But when Betsy DeVos, the U.S, Education Secretary, announced that the Department of Education […]
Microsoft Unleashes an AI-Powered Language Learning App
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly. With the potential to disrupt every facet of technology, it’s really no surprise that all big tech companies are now interested in it. Some are even offering big bucks for expert AI developers to join their team. Others like Google (who just became “AI-first“) are actually trying to build […]
3 Reasons Why You Need Blockchain for Your Business Right Now
Blockchain is one of the hottest technologies of this decade. When the anonymous person going by the alias “Satoshi Nakamoto” released blockchain in tandem with bitcoin, he or she probably never imagined that blockchain would become so widely used. At the time, the digital ledger technology was simply a means to an end for distributing and trading bitcoin. Since then, the world’s been […]
Dogtown Media Earns Spot on Clutch’s 2017 Global Leader List
We’re elated to announce that Clutch has named Dogtown Media as a 2017 Global Leader in its Internet of Things development category! Founded in 2011, Clutch is a research firm based in Washington, D.C. that utilizes unparalleled market insight to determine the pioneering leaders in various industries. Through unbiased case studies, business market comparisons, and industry trend […]
4 Great Reasons Why You Need a Mobile App for Your Business
Mobile phones have become ubiquitous in recent years. Strategy Analytics predicts the enterprise mobile app market to grow to $63 billion by 2020. And even though 23% of all apps are only used once, 39% are used 11 or more times. As a result, knowing how to create mobile apps that make a good first […]
Black Friday Will Be the Biggest Mobile Shopping Day in the U.S.
Eyeing an expensive pair of headphones? Looking to buy a new camera lens for your growing photography business? You may want to download a few apps to watch prices and wait until Black Friday to get an amazing deal. Alibaba held a Singles’ Day sale on November 11th and brought in a record $25 billion […]
The Future of the Smart Home Security Market
The Internet of Things (IoT) is all-encompassing. Any physical object with actuators, software, sensors, or other features that allow for clear communication is fair game for IoT. Every industry it enters has a high potential to be disrupted drastically. Home security is no exception. The IoT security market is projected to reach a value of $31.42 […]
Tech Titans Are Working on AI That Creates AI
Artificial intelligence’s reach into the technology industry is immeasurable right now. Every big tech company is hiring up AI, machine learning, and data science experts with large salary and benefits packages. But even though the demand for AI knowledge is huge, the supply of experts and experienced workers is low. So of course, companies thought, […]
AI Is Irreversibly Changing Mobile Personalization
Stop the presses! Our Co-founder and CTO, Rob Pope, is speaking at the Smart Home Summit in Palo Alto today and tomorrow. If you’re a developer based in San Francisco, come hear Rob discuss AI and IoT. Learn more here! Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry while creating more along the way. Companies are paying AI […]
Google Changes Company Vision to “AI-first” and Announces Google.ai
Not to take attention away from today’s article, but Rob Pope, our awesome CTO and Co-founder, is speaking in Palo Alto this week. Hear his insights and more at the Smart Home Summit on November 15 and 16. If you’re a developer based in San Francisco, or you simply just love AI and IoT, you won’t want to […]