A Glimpse at the History & Near Future of Smartphone Innovation
2019 was a tumultuous year for the smartphone industry. Manufacturers around the world were faced with the reality that global smartphone shipments are in decline. But innovation for these devices soared; sophisticated new features such as foldable screens debuted, and long-awaited technology like 5G finally arrived (for some regions). While both of these examples were […]
A Look at the Unique Security Issues of Industrial IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is quickly growing into a massive industry with a limitless amount of applications. This includes broader applications to city- and region-wide utilities. Dubbed “the Industrial IoT (IIoT)” or “Industry 4.0”, this IoT subset deals with aspects like transportation, manufacturing, energy, and water. IIoT promises high-grade automation and improved efficiency. The […]
The Future of Tech Depends On Upskilling Your Team
Original Article Featured in Entrepreneur.com. When my company began, we were decidedly generalists. We didn’t specialize in any one industry or technology, and we saw ourselves as a technology company that was reasonably skilled at building apps for mobile devices. Things were good for a while, but competition in the technology world made us wonder about […]
How AI Can Help or Hurt IoT Security
If there’s something that almost all emerging technologies are lacking, it’s strong cybersecurity standards and protocols. We’ve been developing innovative applications freely and creatively, but if we don’t keep an eye on hacking trends and enterprise-level security standards, we’re going to see customers, profits, and business value drop quickly. In fact, lack of cybersecurity in […]
How Does the Internet of Things Actually Work?
By now, you’ve probably heard of the Internet of Things (IoT). Maybe you’ve even cobbled together a rough idea of what it is: a connected system of sensors, the cloud, and devices working together. But how does it actually work? Perhaps this question raises another in your head: Why should we, as consumers, care about […]
Take These Three Steps To Thrive In The 5G Era
Original Article Featured in Forbes. The 5G era is upon us. At Dogtown Media, our team constantly discovers new ways technology can profoundly impact the world, and 5G will be the rising tide that raises all ships. According to the June 2019 Ericsson Mobility Report, “No previous generation of mobile technology has had the potential to […]
The Biggest Tech Trends of 2020
The last decade made one thing abundantly clear: Technology has invaded and transformed every aspect of our lives. The Internet of Things (IoT) made it possible to set the mood (and temperature) at home before you even walked through the door. Artificial intelligence (AI) now lets automobiles take the wheel. With the rise of streaming […]
5G is Coming — Here’s How Entrepreneurs Can Leverage It
Original article featured in ReadWrite. Sprint’s recent launch of its 5G network in Kansas City, Missouri; Dallas; Houston; and Atlanta offers consumers and entrepreneurs a glimpse into the future. As rapid download speeds and seamless connectivity take hold in cities around the world, tech entrepreneurs will have more opportunities than ever before to make an impact. With 11.5 million people having access to […]
How Data Determines the Value of Your IoT Application
The Internet of Things (IoT) offers a variety of benefits that organizations around the world are eager to leverage. But many of them aren’t deriving as much value from their IoT endeavors as they could. Data is the lifeblood of IoT development. To extract the optimal amount of value from your IoT initiatives, you must […]
How IoT Can Help Us Tackle Some of the World’s Most Pressing Problems
The Internet of Things (IoT) connects devices, sensors, and systems all over the world to unleash unprecedented efficiency and innovation. Many applications in this field focus on improving the day-to-day of homes and businesses, but this is honestly just the “tip of the iceberg” of this technology’s potential; IoT development can help us tackle some […]