So, What Is The Metaverse?

The term Metaverse exploded into the public lexicon with the rebranding of Facebook to Meta. Since then, the Metaverse has become a trending topic, the catchphrase of CES, and something of a meme. While there seems to be a common acceptance that the Metaverse is real – or will be – there are still many […]

What Does the Future of Work Look Like After COVID-19?

COVID-19 has forever changed how we approach work. When the pandemic began, Dogtown Media said goodbye to its Los Angeles-based development headquarters for the past decade. We left this office, moved the entire team to remote work, and don’t have any intention of going back. The future of work has changed, and we’ve changed with […]

Dogtown Media Returns to INC. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies for 2nd Year in a Row

Started in 1982, the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in the United States has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The illustrious Inc. 5000 ranks privately held and independent American companies based on their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. To many of the nation’s top entrepreneurs, inclusion on the […]

Thousands of AI Researchers Are Boycotting the New Nature Journal

When did science become so political? Between applying for government grants for research, paying journals so university students can read published science papers, and inter-departmental politics surrounding tenure, there is no shortage of politics in scientific research. Nature is the world’s most cited journal. The London-based publishing group’s addition of machine learning (ML) into their line-up of more than […]

Can Blockchain End the Blood Diamond Trade?

Earlier this year, diamond-holding company De Beers announced their plans to create a blockchain ledger for tracking diamonds from the moment they’re unearthed to the time when they’re sold. This would be revolutionary for the diamond industry — De Beers is responsible for mining, trading, marketing, and selling over one-third of the world’s diamond supply. […]

Dogtown Media Talks Tech With Members of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship

At Dogtown Media, we’re absolutely obsessed with the future! We love to learn, ponder, and think of ways to build a better one every day. This forward-focused mentality extends well beyond mobile app development and even technology as a whole. Last week, we had the opportunity to host members of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship at our […]

Is Tech Trying to Take Over Local News?

At its core, social media functions as a modern avenue for information exchange. This is a huge (if not the main) reason why this technology niche is affecting so many facets of our lives. One new trend springing up across social media platforms is the integration of a location-based feature to show you content that’s […]