Twitter Is Helping Diabetes Patients Create New Treatment Devices
In a surprising twist of events, Twitter is helping to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes and other health issues. According to the researchers at the University of Utah Health, health communities are congregating on Twitter to share useful information about emerging technology, like the OpenAPS (open source artificial pancreas). Hacking the (Human) System It’s […]
Is Slowing Down Innovation the Key to a More Secure Internet of Things?
It may sound counterintuitive, but could cybersecurity for the Internet of Things (IoT) be improved with a slower rate of innovation in the field? With IoT, security compromises don’t just mean a smartphone or computer getting hacked; the interconnected nature of IoT means entire groups of cars, homes, hospitals, and offices could be hacked at […]
AI Can Finally Explain Its Thought Process (Sort Of)
Artificial intelligence (AI) that can comprehend and explain its thoughts is a “holy grail” in the field — one that the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is dedicating $2 billion to over the next five years towards. Now, a team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) says they’ve accomplished the […]
Australian Agriculture Is Embracing the Internet of Things
To see some of the biggest innovations in agriculture, you’ll have to turn your attention away from the outskirts of Chicago, Cleveland, and other rural areas of America. Instead, let’s take a trip “down under” to Australia! Australian startups and farmers are working on new ways to utilize the Internet of Things (IoT). It’s a […]
The Biggest Announcements from Apple’s Launch Event
At this year’s Apple Launch event in Cupertino, California (about a 45-minute drive from San Francisco), there were more questions than Apple had answers for. News surrounding iPhone X updates, the launch of iPhone XS and XR, and the Apple Watch were expected, but the company surprisingly had nothing to say about Macs, iPad Pros, and […]
DARPA to Invest $2 Billion in AI and Machine Learning Over Next 5 Years
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has always been focused on accelerating the progress of technologies with profound potential. So it’s no surprise that it’s interested in artificial intelligence (AI). Last week, the ambitious experimental arm of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced it would be investing $2 billion in AI and machine learning […]
Google’s Launchpad Studio Accelerator Sets Its Sights on FinTech Startups
Wait — Google has an accelerator program? Of course they do! Last year’s Accelerator program focused on MedTech, although Google does accept applicants on a rolling basis across different verticals. This year’s Google Accelerator participants are from a variety of financial technology (FinTech) firms from around the world. A Different Kind of Accelerator The Launchpad Studio Accelerator program […]
Trump Says Google Is Rigged – Is It True?
Google handles about 90% of the world’s searches every day, making it the clear-cut leader of search engines. Recently, President Donald Trump took to Twitter, his favorite social media platform, to discuss Google search results about himself. Basically, he asserted that Google was rigged. Many U.S. citizens assumed Trump’s lack of technical skills was the cause […]
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 […]
Dogtown Media’s CEO Joins the Forbes Technology Council!
Dogtown Media is excited to announce that Marc Fischer, our CEO, has been accepted into the Forbes Technology Council! The invitation-only community is designed to help leaders in the tech industry reach their full potential. It’s an amazing opportunity for Marc to connect with world-class CIOs, CTOs, and other tech pioneers making a big impact […]