Spatial launches AR social workspace on mobile
Venture Beast
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Spatial has unveiled its social augmented reality workspace on mobile, allowing people to log into its 3D experiences from smartphones. Read More.
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Europe’s Digital Renaissance Starts Now
Forrester IT
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
We, European consumers, access mobile and apps through Google and Apple on our Asian smartphones or on iPhones. We, European consumers, spend a massive amount of time interacting socially […]. We, European consumers, discover the Web via Google and use Chrome or web browsers from US firms.
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Elevate Your Mobile Engagement With The Right Vendor Using The New Forrester Wave™
Forrester IT
AUGUST 25, 2020
This past spring, I shared why it’s important that marketers develop a strong mobile strategy to engage with consumers in the right moment and format. While a few months have since passed, COVID-19 still blurs the future of work, commerce, and socializing. Is it safe to travel? To return to work? To enjoy a beer at […].
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Google's Sodar tool uses mobile AR for social distancing
TechSpot
MAY 29, 2020
Sodar, which likely stands for social distancing radar, is a web app rather than a standalone application. As with other AR tools, it uses a phone’s camera to superimpose images onto your surroundings via the screen. In this case, it’s a two-meter wide circle that illustrates whether you’re too close.
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Mobile app usage spiked in Q2 as social distancing gripped the globe
TechSpot
JULY 10, 2020
As millions of people were ordered to shelter in place, reliance on mobile skyrocketed to new heights. PC shipments weren’t the only thing on the rise during the second quarter as Covid-19 gripped the globe.
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Bunch raises $20 million to help friends party up in mobile games
Venture Beast
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Bunch has raised $20 million in venture funding to help friends party up in multiplayer mobile games and stay social during the pandemic. Read More.
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Google leads $145 million investment in InMobi’s Glance and Roposo social platforms
Venture Beast
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Google led an investment of $145 million in InMobi‘s social media startups Glance and Roposo, which are division’s InMobi’s mobile app marketing business.
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Five important charts to understand the future of work and society
Trends in the Living Networks
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Polarization of work is increasing social divisions. Social mobility varies dramatically across societies but is imperative for a prosperous future of work. In the top right are the more socially static societies including some South American countries and notably China, where your birth is more likely to shape your entire life.
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Seattle startup Cabana pitches vanlife vacations as travel alternative during pandemic
GeekWire
JUNE 6, 2020
Extreme social distancing: Why camping is poised for a ‘huge jump in popularity,’ fueled by technology. Cabana bills itself as a “luxe mobile hotel company” at a time when traditional hotels and travel companies are taking a financial hit due to the pandemic. Cabana recently closed a $3.5 Cabana Photo). Cabana Photo).
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7 Emerging Technologies In 2020
Galido
MARCH 23, 2020
Mobile Commerce. billion mobile users across the world. The increased number of mobile phone users and the growth of online shopping has significantly contributed to soaring mobile purchases. Failing to have a mobile-friendly eCommerce platform means you’ll lose potential customers. Social Commerce.
Amazon bans TikTok from employees’ phones citing security risks
GeekWire
JULY 10, 2020
Amazon is requiring employees to remove the popular video-sharing app TikTok from their mobile devices immediately due to security concerns, according to an internal email shared on Twitter and The New York Times. "If you have TikTok on your device, you must remove it by 10-Jul to retain mobile access to Amazon email."
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Starbucks says nearly a quarter of all US retail orders are placed from a phone
The Verge
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Almost a quarter of all transactions at Starbucks stores in the US are mobile orders through the company’s app, an earnings document revealed yesterday. Starbucks launched “Mobile Order & Pay” in 2015 , combining the company’s existing payment system with new online ordering features that let you order ahead for pickup at stores.
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Google Plus is officially gone after its mobile apps are rebranded as Google Currents
The Verge
JULY 6, 2020
Google Plus, the company’s failed social network, is officially gone as of today. After Google Plus personal accounts were shut down last year , Google announced that it would be replacing the social network for enterprise users with Google Currents. Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge.
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Discord adds mobile screensharing, and it’s perfect for casual hangouts with your friends
The Verge
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Today, Discord is rolling out screensharing to its mobile users. It’s a smart move; earlier this summer, the company’s mobile app was hitting lifetime highs for downloads every day. Mobile screensharing means that you can just share your screen — and whatever you’re watching — with anyone in a voice channel.
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How Technology Drives Intelligence in Students
Galido
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Using Mobile Applications To Promote Student Learning. Mobile applications can be of different types and be used for multiple purposes. Social Media and its Advantages. One of the most common uses that smartphones have is social media. The use of these technologies is prevalent in fields such as medicine and science.
How Technology Drives Smartness in Students
Galido
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Using Mobile Applications To Promote Student Learning. Mobile applications can be of different types and be used for multiple purposes. Social Media and its Advantages. One of the most common uses that smartphones have is social media. The use of these technologies is prevalent in fields such as medicine and science.
Seattle Mariners try to keep fans in the game with streaming practices, virtual cheering and more
GeekWire
JULY 8, 2020
Seattle Mariners players and coaches are seen on the field at T-Mobile Park during a livestream of one of the team’s Summer Camp workouts. But the YouTube views do put you in the seats of T-Mobile Park, sort of, if you’re into having three hours of baseball practice playing on a separate screen while pretending to work from home.
Melinda Gates’ Pivotal Ventures and Techstars unveil cohort for ‘Future of Longevity’ Accelerator
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Braze Mobility : Braze Mobility has developed the world’s first blind spot sensor system that can be attached to any motorized wheelchair, transforming it into a “smart” wheelchair. Naborforce : Naborforce connects a network of community members, “Nabors,” to older adults for assistance with basic tasks and social engagement.
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Former Z2 employees raise $3.3M for new Seattle game development studio Lightfox Games
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Founded last year by former Z2 employees, the 5-person company is focused on mobile games. Lightfox hopes to replicate the rich social experience from PC hits such as World of Warcraft and design it for shorter gameplay sessions on mobile. mobile gaming revenue hit $5.8 A group of gaming industry vets just raised $3.2
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7 Solutions to Enhance Engagement in Your Compliance Training
Kitaboo
MAY 26, 2020
People today are bombarded with information on their social media pages, messaging apps and there’s a constant stream of notifications on their mobile phones. A majority of employees use their mobile devices to access information. Integrate Social Media Elements. Create Responsive Content. REQUEST DEMO READ MORE.
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FlowPlay buys out investors as Seattle gaming startup sees revenue spike 50% amid pandemic
GeekWire
DECEMBER 29, 2020
FlowPlay, a 14-year-old company behind social games such as Vegas World and ourWorld , has seen revenue grow 50% this year. Morton, a former exec at GameHouse and RealNetworks, co-founded FlowPlay in 2006 with CTO Doug Pearson , who previously founded and led mobile game studio ThreePenny Software. (FlowPlay Photo).
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Startup co-founder drinks in new experiences, brings tech expertise to water quality
GeekWire
AUGUST 1, 2020
“But what I liked about this business was it’s a tech business and focused on data and has a social impact component to it.”. In the mid-2000s he saw the potential in tech and moved into mobile. Mobile devices: Samsung Galaxy. Your preferred social network? For business, LinkedIn is the social network that I prefer.
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‘Amazon Augmented Reality’ app turns company’s cardboard boxes into interactive experiences
GeekWire
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Users who download the app ( iOS , Android ) just need to point a mobile device at the QR code on the side of an Amazon box to start playing in AR. Tech Crunch reported on the launch of the product on Monday.
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Pandemic spells uncertain future for bikes and scooters as mobility services confront new realities
GeekWire
MAY 14, 2020
But today, Seattle’s shared bicycles have all but disappeared from city streets as mobility companies that were already losing money absorb the shock of the coronavirus crisis. Seattle’s newly vacant streets reflect broader shifts in the largely untested micro-mobility industry. A micro-mobility test lab.
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Facebook Dating launches in Europe after lengthy delay
The Verge
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Facebook Dating, the social network’s competitor to Tinder and other dating apps, launches today in Europe after a long delay from its planned Valentine’s Day debut. While the service still only appears as a tab in Facebook’s mobile app, it’s deeply integrated with the rest of the social giant’s products.
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Penetration Testing Remote Workers
SecureWorld News
JUNE 28, 2020
These are off limits regardless of where the BYOD is located, and organizations should use a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution to provide email segmentation and data management. Social media accounts associated only with personal, non-business usage. SMishing is social engineering in the form of SMS text messages.
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‘Instagram can hurt us’: Mark Zuckerberg emails outline plan to neutralize competitors
The Verge
JULY 29, 2020
Given that we think our own valuation is fairly aggressive and that we’re vulnerable in mobile, I’m curious if we should consider going after one or two of them. There are network effect around social products and a finite number of different social mechanics to invent. What do you think?”. Ebersman was skeptical.
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Quibi reportedly lost 90 percent of early users after their free trials expired
The Verge
JULY 8, 2020
Streaming service Quibi only managed to convert a little under 10 percent of its early wave of users into paying subscribers, says mobile analytics firm Sensor Tower. Illustration by Grayson Blackmon / The Verge. million people the firm estimates signed up for Disney Plus in its first three days of availability in the US and Canada.
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60 Minutes shows Amazon’s virus-killing robot; says company uses AI to enforce social distancing
GeekWire
MAY 10, 2020
Amazon says it uses its vast camera system for contact tracing and to try to enforce social distancing. In addition, 60 Minutes reports that Amazon is “trying to enforce social distancing by videotaping all its employees and using artificial intelligence to study their movements.” Careful, creative, or creepy?
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How Can Publishers Benefit From eBooks
Kitaboo
DECEMBER 28, 2020
The rise of mobile, video, AR, VR, big data, and other technologies have opened up opportunities for digital publishers to streamline their operations, publish and distribute faster, reach new audiences and explore new revenue streams. How can publishing face-up the mobile challenge? Improve Content Visibility. REQUEST DEMO READ MORE.
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Zoom revenue spikes to $328M in Q1; CEO thanks Amazon Web Services for help meeting demand
GeekWire
JUNE 2, 2020
Shares have surged more than 200% since the pandemic began as more people rely on the company’s software to work and socialize due to shelter-in-place orders. Zoom does not report monthly active user numbers but CNBC cited its mobile app at a whopping 173 million monthly active users, up from 14 million in March. Zoom Chart).
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You can now stream your Xbox One games to your Android phone for free
The Verge
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The app will let you know once a capture is done and uploaded, and you can then share it quickly to social media networks like Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and more. You can use the mobile app to configure settings, all while a console downloads its relevant updates.
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Compass Health COO on leading a century-old healthcare org into telemedicine amid a pandemic
GeekWire
AUGUST 8, 2020
The earlier effort included connecting with patients through mobile units that hold a tablet and allow a clinician to turn the device and its camera 300 degrees and pan up and down. Mobile devices: Samsung Galaxy S7. Your preferred social network? Something about online social networks blurs that boundary.
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Spin bringing scooters to area south of Seattle to join county’s pilot program alongside Lime
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
The program also grants access to those without smartphones, mobile location services, or credit cards. The scooters are being touted as a socially distant micro-mobility option, especially in an area where the closure of the West Seattle Bridge has negatively impacted commutes.
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Tech Moves: Expedia and F5 Networks add board members; Madrona principal departs; and more
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Buse previously served as co-CEO and CEO of Monitise, a global mobile banking and payments company, from 2014 to 2015. Nick Hughes , CEO of Founders Live, a social network that started as a weekly Seattle startup gathering and turned into a global entrepreneurial community, is stepping down as the local leader in Seattle.
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Stardew Valley’s jam-packed 1.5 update reminds us why it’s our forever game
The Verge
DECEMBER 21, 2020
The notable ones that had Stardew Valley fans at The Verge excited to return to the game are the ability to sit on chairs (yes, really), a change to the social tab in-game so that it shows you who you’ve already talked to each day, and a new coffee maker item that brews a fresh cup every morning. Stardew Valley ’s 1.5
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More hours, more burned out: Survey finds remote tech workforce feeling strain of working from home
GeekWire
OCTOBER 19, 2020
More than 3,000 workers from 40 companies were surveyed, including Seattle-area tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, T-Mobile and Expedia Group. based wireless carrier T-Mobile. “One of the things I feel is, hey, maybe we are burning some of the social capital we built up in this phase where we are all working remote.
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Netflix pledges up to $100 million toward ‘economic opportunity for Black communities’
The Verge
JUNE 30, 2020
This capital will fuel social mobility and opportunity in the low and moderate-income communities these groups serve,” Netflix’s director of talent acquisition and treasury director, Aaron Mitchell and Shannon Alwyn, said in a recent blog post. Netflix has yet to detail how it will disburse the other $65 million.
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Google Stadia is coming to iOS officially as a web app
The Verge
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Google on Thursday announced iOS support for its Stadia cloud gaming service, following in the footsteps of Microsoft in turning to the mobile web to circumvent Apple’s App Store restrictions. Google is also using its one-year anniversary as an opportunity to tout fresh Stadia statistics.
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5G: everything you need to know
The Verge
JUNE 9, 2020
And 4G LTE — which our phones currently use — offered truly fast mobile internet, making a whole range of applications like social media networks and streaming services possible on phones and tablets. 5G promises to take things a step further, with faster speeds and latency that could put mobile internet on par with home Wi-Fi.
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