AI That Can Analyze Your Eyes Like a Specialist Just Got Approved by the FDA
IDx-DR is a software program that can detect a certain type of eye disease from photos of a human retina, and it was just approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is a huge win for artificial intelligence (AI) and MedTech development: this is the first time the FDA has approved an […]
Our Amazing Client, GreyMatters, Won Fast Company’s 2018 World Changing Ideas Awards!
It takes true innovation and grit to persist with creating your vision. This is even more so when the problem you’re trying to tackle is not only difficult but one that is personal to millions of people around the world. We’re extremely proud of our client, GreyMatters, for winning the apps category of Fast Company’s 2018 World […]
How FinTech Is Boosting Both Big and Small Businesses
It’s indisputable that FinTech development is changing the business game. And contrary to what most people would assume, it’s not just producing results that only benefit enterprises — FinTech is affecting every facet of the marketplace, courtesy of big tech players along with niche software development companies for small businesses. Evening the Playing Field An […]
FinTech Is Taking on Retirement With Tontines
Every part of the financial ecosystem is susceptible to disruption, and retirement is no exception. With a global market value hovering around $41 trillion, it’s no wonder that FinTech and blockchain developers are turning their eyes towards transforming this sector. And they may have found their engine for change in “tontines“. A Different Way to Retire […]
How Blockchain is Saving Marine Life
With the media’s limelight more focused on global warming, poaching, and other man-made environmental issues in recent years, sustainable living has become a priority for people to practice in their day-to-day. But sometimes, this can prove to be difficult, especially when there is a lack of contextual information about the products you may be purchasing. […]
2018 Will Bring More Enforcement to the FinTech Frontier
For the most part, the FinTech frontier has been unbridled by traditional financial institutions. But much to the dismay of blockchain and FinTech developers, that will probably change in 2018. As we saw in 2017, governments, banks, and other organizations are starting to take notice of the current state of FinTech. And for better or […]
iCow is Helping Kids Eat Healthy
Getting the proper nutrition in your daily diet is a challenge for anyone. A variety of MedTech and mHealth apps have tried to solve this conundrum in the past. So far, nothing coming out of tech hubs like San Francisco or New York City has been able to address this dilemma in Africa, where it has become […]
Google is Opening an AI Center in China
Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly. Last September, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that whoever becomes the leader in AI “will become the ruler of the world.” The rest of the world seems to agree; if you’re an AI expert, working with a large tech company like Google or Amazon could net you well over […]
Which Mobile Apps Attract Silicon Valley Investors?
These days, everyone has an app idea, and it’s easy to see why. If you keep up with Dogtown Media News, then you know that the mobile app industry is gaining momentum, and there are a plethora of benefits to making a mobile app for your business. Also, you don’t even need to be a […]
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, […]