Will Blockchain Revolutionize the Internet of Things?
2018 is poised to be a year of scaling and specialization for the Internet of Things (IoT). Not only will we start seeing this technology being utilized more frequently, we’ll also witness its evolution from general-use applications towards tailored, specific functions. Of course, this all depends on if 2018 is a successful year for IoT development; […]
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 […]
What’s Next for IoT in 2018?
2017 has been a rollercoaster of a year for the Internet of Things (IoT). As the year comes to a close, IoT developers are still picking up the pieces from vicious hack attacks, and we’re still in the midst of an all-out smart home war between tech titans. With so much uncertainty in the air, […]
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 […]
Dogtown’s Rob Pope Will Speak at Internet of Things World
The market for internet of things devices is booming right now. In 2015, there were 15.4 billion IoT devices installed around the world; that number is expected to more than triple by 2021. People love the idea of a life made more efficient by a network of interconnected devices, but there are mounting concerns over […]
To Strike Gold in the IoT App Economy, Eliminate Clutter
Proxy, a mobile app that just raised $1.6 million at the seed stage, highlights a problem that’s plaguing the IoT (Internet of Things) app industry: clutter. Love it or hate it, the Internet is getting connected to everything. The existing standard for connecting objects to the internet is to create a native app that pairs […]
Y Combinator to Build “ultimate Full-Stack Startup”: A City
Y Combinator made a controversial announcement last week that their nonprofit arm would begin research towards building an entire city from scratch. The accelerator’s mobile app development projects have raised record-setting returns for the group, fueling a multi-million dollar nonprofit fund which Y combinator president Sam Altman hopes to grow to 100 million in coming […]
Study Reveals the IoT Devices that Consumers Actually Use
A new report from studies conducted by Harvard Business Review provide entrepreneurs and mobile app developers with unique insights into the value propositions that consumers are likely to act on when it comes to IoT devices. Data from the study shows that consumers are more likely to use and seek out IoT devices that fall […]