The Takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony That Actually Matter
The past few weeks have been dominated by headlines about privacy scandals surrounding Facebook. These troubles culminated in founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying before Congress last week in two separate hearings. It’s easy to assume that this Washington visit would be the final push to throw the social media giant into a tumultuous tailspin. […]
Are We Witnessing the Fall of Facebook?
Fake news, data privacy issues, mental health concerns… Facebook has seen its fair share of controversies and unfavorable headlines in recent months. But it hasn’t faced anything compared to what it’s up against now. Will the latest scandal about stolen personal information be the last straw for the behemoth social network? Keep Your Friends Close […]
How a Data-Tracking App Is Improving Education
In Fresno, California, there’s a new reason for students to jump out of bed in the mornings. At Edison Computech, 7th and 8th graders are tracking their attendance, grades, and regular check-ins for points in a computer game called Strides. The game, developed by an Ohio company called Conquer Apathy, is an innovative way to […]
IoT is Disrupting Healthcare and Insurance
We’ve been doing a deep-dive into the Internet of Things (IoT) recently. That’s because IoT’s rate of expansion can’t be understated. Artificial Intelligence and IoT developers are currently creating a renaissance in manufacturing. Movie companies are eyeing IoT to enhance entertainment. 2018 will be the year IoT becomes more specialized for catering to specific needs of various […]
Warner Bros Wants to Disrupt the Entertainment Industry with IoT
The Internet of Things is a network of interconnected devices that work together to provide a cohesive experience for you. This growing industry is booming; IDC research predicted that global spending on IoT technologies will reach nearly $1.4 trillion by 2021. Since there aren’t many players in the field yet, there is a lot of […]
The Era of Industrial IoT Is Just Beginning
The Internet of Things (IoT) is creating a colossal demand for expert IoT developers, but not just to improve consumer products like Amazon’s Alexa. Manufacturers know that IoT will disrupt factories and production in ways we can’t even fathom. They’re already sinking billions of dollars into research to leverage these unforeseen advantages. By 2020, manufacturers are […]
Apple and GE Partnership Will Change Industrial IoT Apps Forever
Apple and General Electric (GE) recently announced a new software development kit (SDK) for iOS. The SDK is available for use already; it helps iOS app developers create applications for Predix, an Internet of Things (IoT) platform created by GE. Apple CEO Tim Cook says, “Together, Apple and GE are fundamentally changing how the industrial […]
The Mobile App Industry Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Many people believe the mobile app industry has already peaked and is on a slow descending trend. But we can always rely on data to tell us the truth, and right now, it’s reflecting the complete opposite — more apps are being downloaded than ever before, and people are spending more time and money in […]
Ninety-Nine Problems: the Psychology of Mobile App Pricing
Scroll through the Apple App Store or Google Play and you’ll quickly notice that 99% of the top apps have something very conspicuous in common; they’re all priced in 99 cent increments. You don’t have to be a mathematician or iPhone app developer to notice that something’s afoot. While freemium pricing is undeniably on the […]
Social Commerce in Mobile Apps is the Next Big Thing
For startups and mobile app developers, Christmas represents more than just a break to spend time with family; it represents big opportunities for business growth, with consumers buying more goods and services than any other time of year. Recent years have seen steady growth in e-commerce in general, but this season London mobile app developers are […]