5 Big Business Benefits That IoT Brings to the Table
The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere today. This deluge of the technology may make it feel like some IoT applications are more necessary and useful than others. For instance, you don’t need a smart home to survive. But smart traffic controls can save time and lives in today’s crowded metropolitan areas. Manufacturing and industrial […]
Can Smart Cities Become a Reality?
What sci-fi work hasn’t had that epic shot or mention of a futuristic smart city, usually adorned in radiant lights and covered with colossal skyscrapers and flying cars? As we edge closer to a future where hyperloops promise to take us from Los Angeles to New York City in minutes and the idea of going to […]
Machine Learning Turns Drones Into Literal Inspector Gadgets
We have written already this week about Amazon’s advances in automation, which could eventually replace the thousands of entry-level warehouse positions the company has created. When mobile app developers consider the issue of robots taking human jobs, they often think of this kind of warehouse or factory work. But as innovation in artificial intelligence and […]
Surprising Startup Lessons from Con Artists & Salespeople
No matter how altruistic your startup’s goal, the only feature that ultimately matters for iPhone app developers is this: persuasion. Startup companies solve a lot of problems, but users have good reason to be resistant. “Another button on my phone?” “Another notification stream to worry about?” iPhone app developers struggle every day to overcome the […]
What Makes Startups Different From “Normal” Businesses?
First-time entrepreneurs and iPhone app developers often want to know what exactly makes startups different from regular businesses. Especially for those with backgrounds in “traditional” business growth, the differences can be confusing. It may surprise you to hear that the answer isn’t simply that startups are more tech-based than regular businesses. Although most startups do […]
Doctors Bring Google Glass to the Emergency Room
While the new Google Glass wearable is still in its infancy, it is already proving to be a hit in the medical community. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston recently completed a test run using Google Glass in its emergency department, and the reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. The hospital’s chief information officer, Dr. John […]