The Future of Wearables Depends on How We Use Them Now
A decade ago, most of us were celebrating the fact that the mobile service providers finally removed the charge for every single text message sent and received. Since then, mobile technology has evolved extremely rapidly. Today, we have nearly 5 billion mobile phone users globally. If these numbers astound you, consider that the global Internet […]
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 […]
How IoT-Based Mobile Apps Impact User Experience
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly growing, and it’s already made its way to our smartphones in the form of mobile apps and connected devices. IoT’s global market (which includes software, connectivity, devices, and services) reached $130 billion in 2018. By 2025, experts forecast that it is predicted to grow to more than 64 […]
Dogtown Media Named Top Leader in Financial App Development
Last year, an analytics team estimated that smartphone users in the U.S. spend 4.6 hours a day on mobile apps. When stats for app usage are that high, having an app for your business seems like an emerging standard. But wait — 21% of app users are reported to abandon an app after first usage. […]
5 Things to Consider When Designing an App
Mobile apps require superb functionality to provide a truly valuable solution to a user problem. But when there is competition between similar ideas, there’s often one differentiation that’ll decide who comes out on top: design. That includes user interface (UI) design, user experience (UX) design, and marketing material, like mock-ups, brand image, and even your […]
Boost Your Brand With These Tips From Our CEO and Other Business Leaders
Connecting with potential clients and customers can be a vexing conundrum. In a recent article for ReadWrite, author Frank Landman dives into this subject and takes a look at how business leaders like our CEO are rising above the noise to produce brands that stand out. On Authenticity and Emotion The established platforms for digital marketing have […]
Dogtown Media Supports the ENCRYPT Act
Last week, a group of U.S. Representatives led by Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) reintroduced the Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications (ENCRYPT) Act. This bipartisan legislation could make way for a more uniform national policy on encryption technology by standardizing both state and local government laws. Dogtown Media couldn’t be prouder of Lieu […]
Computers Now Detect Skin Cancer Better than Doctors
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming technology in our homes and at businesses. But one of AI’s best applications is in medicine. After being trained with hundreds of thousands of images, the technology is often used to accompany doctors’ opinions and create a more informed picture of the patient’s medical history and health issues. Man vs. Machine […]
Big Benefits Could Be in Store for Tech Small Businesses Thanks to the New Tax Reform
Whether you’re a mobile app developer or small bakery shop, tax reforms affect all business, big and small. This is especially true if your business is just transitioning to earning more than ever, as the tax code becomes more complex and difficult to navigate without professional help. In a piece recently published by the Association […]
Here’s What Uber Wants Its Flying Taxi to Look Like
Even though driverless cars still have a plethora of kinks to work out, Uber’s already thinking of how to make flying cars a possibility. The company is using several aircraft equipment manufacturers to create a customized flying taxi design for consumers. Called the Common Reference Model (CRM), the new product, revealed at Uber’s Elevate Summit in Los […]