Obama Becomes the First U.S. President to Write Code
U.S. President Barack Obama became the first sitting chief executive in American history to write computer code, when he put together several lines of Javascript during a recent Hour of Code session. The Hour of Code program, an educational initiative supported by many of the world’s leading technology companies, is designed to “demystify” the computer […]
Johnnie Walker and Uber Team Up to Promote Alcohol Safety
In an innovative example of mobile marketing synergy, Scotch whisky distiller Johnnie Walker and Uber, a popular ride-sharing service, have teamed up to promote a powerful alcohol safety message. The specifics of the partnership include Johnnie Walker sponsoring 250,000 kilometers (about 156,000 miles) of free ride points, which Uber will distribute through its location-based service. […]
Yahoo! Announces its First Mobile App Developer Conference
Yahoo! continued its efforts to brand itself as a global leader in software development innovation by announcing its inaugural mobile app development conference. Officially known simply as the Mobile Developer Conference, Yahoo!’s event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 19, 2015 in San Francisco, California. The move follows Yahoo!’s acquisition of Flurry, a […]
China Passes the U.S. as Apple’s Largest Smartphone Market
According to a recent report, Chinese consumers have been warm in their reception of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, ordering a whopping 20 million units in their first weekend of availability. With the new iPhone’s official release, China is likely to surpass the United States as the single largest national iPhone market. Americans preordered […]
The Apple Watch’s Worst Enemy is the iPhone
With Apple finally unveiling its long-awaited Watch, tech industry analysts are starting to anticipate an unexpected hindrance to its potential success: the company’s own flagship device, the iPhone. Computing wearables are being touted as “the next big thing,” and the Watch represents Apple’s first major move to capture a large share of what is predicted […]
Dogtown Media Announced as Winner of the Citi Mobile Challenge for Development of Innovative Mobile Banking Solution
Citi announced Dogtown Media as a winner of the Citi Mobile Challenge during awards ceremony in San Francisco. Dogtown Media showcased the Swift Mobile Banking App last month in New York City as an innovative mobile app to improve the in-branch banking experience for Citi customers. Citi formally announced Dogtown Media as a winner […]
President Obama Meets Distinguished Tech Innovators in Los Angeles
The President of the United States of America visited tech co-working space Cross Campus during his latest visit to Southern California, opening up direct dialogue with local entrepreneurs to discuss the economy, tech industry concerns, and public policy. The CEO of Los Angeles based mobile app development company Dogtown Media met with President Obama during […]
1 in 3 Doctors Expected to Buy the iPhone 6
The Apple iPhone has been a hit with doctors since its initial release, and that trend is expected to reach new heights with the upcoming release of the company’s new iPhone 6. Apple’s new flagship iPhone line is replete with activity sensors and health and fitness tracking features, prompting some industry analysts to suggest that […]
Banks Hungry to Cash in on “Apple Pay” Mobile Commerce
U.S. banking giants are in a race to entice Apple Pay subscribers to select their branded cards when they set up their payment options. Various media outlets have reported that while every major bank in the country has set aside a sizeable “war chest,” Apple is imposing strict guidelines on how financial institutions may and […]
HealthKit Enhances Disease Research and Patient Monitoring
Even though iOS 8’s HealthKit has yet to be officially released, it is already helping doctors at Duke University and Stanford University keep track of patient wellness in individuals suffering from cancer, diabetes and other chronic health conditions. At Stanford, doctors have entered into a partnership with Apple as part of a pilot program to […]