IoT 101: A Brief Overview of the Domain Name System
The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to work seamlessly once everything is set up and configured properly. But what makes IoT applications function so smooth is a stable, strong Internet connection. The Internet is a relatively easy-to-use technology for many of us, but it wouldn’t be so user-friendly without the Domain Name System (DNS). The […]
A Short Guide to Securing Your IoT Devices
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the industrial world, and now it’s heading for our homes, cars, and cities. As the number of connected smart devices continues growing in complexity and size, we must take care of cybersecurity risks before privacy and security are compromised in large numbers for businesses and consumers alike. According […]
What Does IoT Development Look Like After the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every industry and company around the world, creating major disruptions to business operations, purchasing habits, and logistics. Add to that travel restrictions and lockdowns, and it’s not difficult to see why every sector is struggling right now. Even companies who were streamlining their operations with an Internet of Things (IoT) […]
Industrial IoT Is Having a Huge Impact on the Heavy Industry
The Internet of Things (IoT) isn’t just impacting smart homes and retail. It’s also having a huge impact on business operations on the sea with Rolls Royce Marine and at mining companies like Rio Tinto. Sailing the Seas With IoT Rolls Royce Marine is working on a ship that needs a minimal human crew; the end […]
The Dangerous Potential Exploits of AI
The possibilities with artificial intelligence (AI) seem endless. At first read, it’s normal for that sentence to have a positive connotation. But just as with any other tool, AI development could be used for nefarious purposes. And while it’s certainly unpleasant to ponder, it’s absolutely something that’s necessary for techies, developers, and the general public […]
Ransomware Attack Exposes Cybersecurity Problems Worldwide
Businesses around the world are still on edge after Friday’s massive ransomware attack. The cyberattack, which exploited a vulnerability in the outdated Microsoft XP operating system first noticed by the N.S.A., locked down hundreds of thousands of computers in more than 150 countries. In order to regain access to their encrypted files, victims were asked […]
French Election Hacks Underline the Need for Cybersecurity
When Dogtown Media was in Washington, D.C. a couple weeks ago for AppCon 2017, cybersecurity issues were one of the main topics of discussion. Along with our colleagues in ACT – The App Association, we are concerned with the use of encryption backdoors by law enforcement, the shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals, and the general […]
UK Data Spying Case Shocks and Outrages Tech Community
While much of the app development community assumes the Snowden disclosures only really applied to NSA operations in the US, the UK was also found to be conducting illegal data collection operations. From 1998 to 2015, the UK’s collection program collected massive amounts of private data including location and call records from every phone in […]
Brexit Vote Sends Shockwaves Through Startup Community
The United Kingdom’s Brexit vote in favor of leaving the European Union (EU) has sent shockwaves through the business world, and tech is no exception. Surging stock prices only 24 hours before the historic vote saw Wall Street place their bets against the UK’s departure, making Friday’s 52:48 near-tie all the more bitter a pill […]
London Vs Berlin For Building Seed-stage Startups
Every startup is unique, and every startup-friendly city offers its own brand of charm and advantage. From London’s abundance of venture capital to Berlin’s bootstrap paradise, both cities offer compelling advantages to startup founders and iPhone app developers setting up shop. Dogtown Media has had a presence in London for some time, but it wasn’t […]