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 […]
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 […]
Here Are 5 Ways to Work When Life Unbalances You
Original article written by Dave Kerpen for Inc. Magazine There is a proven correlation between our happiness and productivity. Of course, sometimes whether or not we’re happy isn’t up to us. When your situation rules out happiness, it’s time to revise your strategy. If you relieve a little pressure, you’ll find the balance needed to keep your head up […]
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 […]
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 […]
California Passes Strongest Net Neutrality Law in the United States of America
A few months ago, we were super excited about California’s net neutrality bill successfully moving through the state’s Senate. A few days ago, we got even better news: the bill passed with approval through the State Assembly. The bill changed a bit between the Senate and Assembly, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation calls the final version […]
Is Edge Computing Really That Important to the Internet of Things?
Just as cloud computing is an imperative part of the workflow and analysis of most businesses today, the Internet of Things (IoT) is developing into a cornerstone of most enterprise setups as well. But unless we ramp up computing power, network connectivity, computation speed, and device reliability could all take a hit. Is edge computing the solution we need? […]
AI Is Entering the Sales Business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is divisive when it comes to interactions. Either it comes off as robotic and unhuman-like or eerily authentic to the point of discomfort. But by giving AI more of a human touch, Boston-based developer Talla just may have hit the sweet spot with its “next-generation knowledge base,” a descendant of the company’s first […]
How IoT Is Reshaping Retail
The Internet of Things (IoT) is booming, and it’ll keep expanding as consumers convert more aspects of their lives with digital products. Besides smart homes and smart cars, IoT is coming to retail, and it’s going to change how we shop for things like groceries and clothes forever. Here are a few ways in which […]
Facebook and Instagram Now Let You See How Many Minutes You Use Them
Facebook and Instagram are giving users an idea of how much time they’re spending on the platform. The data shown details how many minutes users spend per day on the apps and gives a weekly average as well. But, while this is a noble quest to help us become more aware of how we spend […]