How a Data-Tracking App Is Improving Education
In Fresno, California, there’s a new reason for students to jump out of bed in the mornings. At Edison Computech, 7th and 8th graders are tracking their attendance, grades, and regular check-ins for points in a computer game called Strides. The game, developed by an Ohio company called Conquer Apathy, is an innovative way to […]
Dogtown Media Earns Spot on Clutch’s 2017 Global Leader List
We’re elated to announce that Clutch has named Dogtown Media as a 2017 Global Leader in its Internet of Things development category! Founded in 2011, Clutch is a research firm based in Washington, D.C. that utilizes unparalleled market insight to determine the pioneering leaders in various industries. Through unbiased case studies, business market comparisons, and industry trend […]
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 […]
4 Great Reasons Why You Need a Mobile App for Your Business
Mobile phones have become ubiquitous in recent years. Strategy Analytics predicts the enterprise mobile app market to grow to $63 billion by 2020. And even though 23% of all apps are only used once, 39% are used 11 or more times. As a result, knowing how to create mobile apps that make a good first […]
AI Is Irreversibly Changing Mobile Personalization
Stop the presses! Our Co-founder and CTO, Rob Pope, is speaking at the Smart Home Summit in Palo Alto today and tomorrow. If you’re a developer based in San Francisco, come hear Rob discuss AI and IoT. Learn more here! Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry while creating more along the way. Companies are paying AI […]
The Differences Between AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
Not to steal the thunder from today’s topic, but Rob Pope, our very own CTO and Co-Founder, will be speaking at the Smart Home Summit this week in Palo Alto, CA. If you’re a developer based in San Francisco, come see Rob drop some words of wisdom about AI and IoT. Learn more here! We recently […]
The Mobile App Industry Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Many people believe the mobile app industry has already peaked and is on a slow descending trend. But we can always rely on data to tell us the truth, and right now, it’s reflecting the complete opposite — more apps are being downloaded than ever before, and people are spending more time and money in […]
Are You Ready for the Fitness Wearables Revolution?
Image Source: Wareable You’re familiar with the big names in wearables, like Apple or Fitbit. But you probably haven’t heard of all the innovation going on with fitness wearables from numerous small startups. These companies have been hard at work making unique products that are receiving immense hype — and for good reason. Internet of Things […]
How AI is Affecting Your Job Safety
Image Source: imgix There has been a lot of anti-AI speak doing the rounds. We’ve heard the dire warnings issued from Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking about the end of days brought on by the rise of artificial intelligence. If the AI naysayers are to believed, we will all soon be out of a job […]
Our Favorite Health and Fitness Apps Right Now
Image Source: Unsplash Health and fitness apps are rapidly advancing in their capabilities. The ones you have downloaded on your phone may be outdated. Check out our current favorite apps that help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and peace of mind. Count Your Steps Pacer: Pedometer (iOS and Android) No fancy Apple watch? No problem! This app is […]