Surprisingly there are a wealth (both in quantity and value) of markets that are investigating the value of wearables in the enterprise, with a rich ecosystem of devices, a plethora of uses. Continue reading… “The periodic table of wearable technology”
Will there be an Instagram or Uber of finance?
Many industries will undergo big change in the coming years, including finance. We will probably see a fraction of the old guard displaced by energetic new upstarts. But which ones? Continue reading… “Will there be an Instagram or Uber of finance?”
By 2018 the mobile web market will triple in size to $850B
By 2018 mobile phones and mobile networks will be growing just 10 percent and five percent per year, respectively, but mobile web services will continue growing like crazy. Continue reading… “By 2018 the mobile web market will triple in size to $850B”
By 2018 mobile gaming will be a $45B market
With the smartphone continuing to take over the world, mobile gaming will outpace the rest of the industry. Continue reading… “By 2018 mobile gaming will be a $45B market”
How wearables can transform small and growing businesses
After the unveiling of the new Apple Watch, it was apparent that wearables are just as functional as they are fun. Continue reading… “How wearables can transform small and growing businesses”
Uber’s new auto rickshaw service in India, allowing cash payments for first time
The taxi hailing app war is heating up in India. Late last week, news of Ola’s latest $310 million funding round surfaced, then just a few hours later, Uber introduced its first service that allows for cash payments in the country. Continue reading… “Uber’s new auto rickshaw service in India, allowing cash payments for first time”
Mobile game revenues will grow 16.5% in 2015, to more than $3B
According to new figures from eMarketer, US mobile game revenues—including both downloads and in-app purchases—will grow 16.5% this year to reach $3.04 billion. Continue reading… “Mobile game revenues will grow 16.5% in 2015, to more than $3B”
How iPhone health gadgets could change healthcare
Apple released it’s new Health app in late 2014, and many iphone users are still unsure of how the new platform works. Continue reading… “How iPhone health gadgets could change healthcare”
Top 4 technology trends that are changing higher education
Game-based learning can provide students with the right skills and knowledge for their future.
Technology transforms how students learn, share and gather information and has had a huge impact on the education system worldwide.
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Canada is North America’s ‘guinea pig for mobile apps’
Canada is the “guinea pig for mobile apps”
Canada has many reasons to be proud. They have mostly dodged the economic crisis that continues to rattle the rest of North America. Canadian businesses enjoy lower corporate tax rates, plus plenty of government subsidy programs. Not to mention the fact that the populace enjoys universal healthcare coverage and the ability to travel without being labeled “loud Americans.”
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Mobile app usage grows 35%: Study
The stats in this chart show how the numbers stack up against each other.
Television viewing and web browsing dropped while time spent using mobile apps rose about 35 percent this year, according to a new report on U.S. trends by mobile analytics firm Flurry.
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Now is the time for small business owners to build mobile apps
People spend inordinate amounts of time with their smartphones.
People are spending more and more amounts of time with their smartphones, even taking them to bed or even the bathroom. Now is the time for small business to get in touch with their inner app developer and be where their customers are. (Infographic)
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