How Much Does It Really Cost to Develop an App? — Part 1
Do you know how much an app costs to build? Here’s the simple answer: between $99 and $500,000! Okay, maybe that answer isn’t so simple. But the range is realistic. At Dogtown Media, we’ve launched over 100 mobile app projects in a variety of fields including artificial intelligence (AI), MedTech, the Internet of Things (IoT), […]
The Most Common IoT Cybersecurity Threats of 2019
The Internet of Things (IoT) is connecting people to technology in unprecedented ways. But these newfound capabilities come with their fair share of controversy and consequences. Cybersecurity has been largely neglected in most IoT development processes. As a result, security threats like leaks, hijacking, and even home intrusion have become a sad reality when it […]
IoT in Healthcare: See What’s Possible
It’s undeniable that the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought about some of the most exciting advancements of our time. But contrary to popular belief, IoT innovation isn’t constrained to manufacturing and logistics. This disruptive technology has also had a profound effect on healthcare. Let’s take a look at some of the […]
How AI Is Fueling China’s Microchip Industry
Ready for a revolution? AI is going to change the world in unprecedented ways. See how it could benefit your business right now. Check out our Free Machine Learning Whitepaper! In order for China to accomplish its goal of becoming a world leader in AI (artificial intelligence) by 2030, it must manufacture its own microchips to […]
A Look at How 3 Major Metropolitan Areas Are Approaching Smart Cities
Urban areas around the world are embracing the concept of smart cities. And who can blame them? By embedding technology like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) into the very fabric of their day-to-day operations, these metropolises can improve aspects of urban living in profound ways. But each city is unique. Thus, […]
France Bans Smartphones in Schools – But Will It Actually Help?
Keeping smartphones away from students helps them to pay more attention in class and focus on interacting with one another. It’s these reasons why France decided to ban smartphones from students in the first to ninth grades. The country’s education ministry set the rule to start at the beginning of September. A Message to Society […]
Dogtown Media Announces New Partnership With Hydrogen
Dogtown Media is excited to announce that we’ve joined forces with revolutionary FinTech development platform Hydrogen! Fueling the Future of FinTech Headquartered in the Flatiron District of New York City, Hydrogen is the maker of the Hydro blockchain, a new public ledger for a new global economy. Hydrogen’s set of APIs allows developers around the world […]
Can You Beat AI in an Argument?
It wasn’t long ago that Google’s Duplex made headlines for an unsettling demonstration in which its AI tricked an innocent human into thinking that it was human as well. Not to be one-upped, IBM has revealed an AI capable of arguing — and maybe even sometimes winning against humans. Holding Its Own Headquartered an hour […]
Can mHealth Fix the Mental Health Problem in U.S. Prisons?
Mental health disabilities are becoming more prevalent in the United States correctional system. Overwhelmed by this growing problem, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is turning to mHealth app development for help. Current efforts are showing promising results, but will they be enough? A Costly Conundrum Approximately 1.51 million inmates were housed in U.S. prisons at […]
When Are Robo-Advisors the Right Choice?
It’s undeniable that robots are part of our future; they already play huge roles in numerous facets of our everyday lives right now. But should you rely on robo-advisors to control your finances? Many modern investors struggle with this hot topic. In a new piece for CNBC, Eric Jansen, the founder, president and chief investment […]