Industry Info
- CES 2013: What’s New In Mobile
January 2013- In early January, the biggest names and start-ups in consumer electronics, roughly more than 3,250 exhibitors gathered in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). They showcased over 20,000 new products and unveiled their technological achievements over the past year. CES gives gadget lovers and the media full-access to the latest TVs, automobiles, computers, tablets, toys,... read more
- App Review: PaperKarma
January 2013- Did you know, around the world we use an estimated 7 million tons of paper per week? About 10 million trees are cut down a day to produce commercial paper products, although, paper recycling has led to tremendous progress in preventing wasteful production. Thanks to technology, it is now easier to go-green in 2013 and limit the devastating effect humans have on planet Earth. Most ... read more
- App Review: Mint
January 2013- It's that time again, the start of a new fiscal year, a point when we usually resolve to improve our financial standings. We work hard for our money and we should know how we spend it, especial if you ever wish to balance your budget. To gain real wealth or get yourself out of debt, you will be forced to rethink your budget. When it comes to my personal finances, I use Mint to track ... read more
- App Review: Track It to Lose It
January 2013- If a healthier diet and weight loss is among your New Year's resolution, you are not alone. According to the World Health Organization, in 2008, more than 1.4 billion adults, 20 and older, were overweight. It has been well noted that being overweight is the fifth leading risk for global deaths, many serious illnesses are linked to obesity, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular di... read more
- App Reveiw: Yoga HD
January 2013- Living a healthy lifestyle and being fit are always on top of everyone's list of New Year‘s resolutions but are probably the hardest to achieve. I have always put aside exercising, not because of laziness, but due to limited free time in my schedule. I recently developed an interest in Yoga because I could train anywhere and anytime, it was the best way to accomplish my resolution ... read more
- Tablets: Mobile Devices Advertisers Can’t Ignore
January 2013- With sales of tablets skyrocketing over the past two years, advertisers should refocus their strategies to be become more tablet friendly in 2013. According to Business Insider, tablet shipments have increased year-on-year and are the fastest selling computing devices since the early PC era. The tablet market has grown from a measly 17 million shipments in 2010, to a moderate 65 mill... read more
- App Review: Coupon Sherpa
December 2012- The days of gathering coupons, then clipping and sorting them are now numbered thanks to Coupon Sherpa. This free application displays ‘in store’ coupon deals by store, narrows down each store and organizes them by category. Once you are done shopping, you can show your coupons on your mobile device at the point of sale to receive discounts or use the option of e-mailing the cou... read more
- App Review: RedLaser
December 2012- RedLaser enables savvy shopping this holiday season with special offers, online saving, and a bar code scanner feature. With over two million downloads this free app is compatible with iPhones, Android and Windows phones. Upon downloading the app, users can browse popular products such as games, movies, televisions, coffee makers, and more. The UPC scanner can determine the best... read more
- The Ever-Evolving Mobile Ad Unit
December 2012- It’s becoming ever more apparent that there has been a dramatic shift in the capabilities and selection of mobile banners. From what used to be a standard JPEG or animated gif, the mobile banner is now a veritable; all singing, all dancing entertainment hub, allowing the user to interact with brand content in ways never before seen. It would seem that these advances in techn... read more
- App Review: Ad Tech
November 2012- The launch of Ad:Tech's app have revolutionized the way delegates experience their annual shows, and the latest addition to stable is the Ad:Tech app for NYC. The free application developed by DoubleDutch helps marketers maximize their time in attendance and get the most out of their trip. It’s interactive and collaborative platform offers a fresh take on planning your time at the... read more
- App Review: Bad Piggies
November 2012- A completely different spin on the physics puzzle game from the makers of Angry Birds (Rovio). Instead of the usual sling shot used to kill those little pigs that we all love to hate, players build a vehicle to enable the piggies to reach various stars & checkpoints. The game has a relatively steep learning curve with good progression, taking you from sticking wheels on boxes to... read more
- Mobile, The Tri-State Hero During Super Storm Sandy
November 2012- Recent natural disasters and other emergencies during the past decade have prompted mobile devices to be an essential must have in any survival kit to help endure a catastrophic event. Anyone severely effected by Hurricane Sandy lost electricity, along with their television, phone and Internet. Our thoughts are with all of those severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy’s de... read more
- Mobile & App Predictions for 2013
October 2012- With around 1000 new apps a day launching on the App store, Google Play is not far behind. It is hard to know what the next big apps will be and where the trends in the App market will lead. In this post I will try to predict what the next big things are in the world of Apps, from particular types of games to applications that make our lives a little easier. Games are such a m... read more
