Smartpens help transfer your paper napkin ideas into the digital world

Even though I am drenched in mobile devices and gadgets, and rarely separated from my smartphone, I still continue to take notes and jot down ideas with pen and paper. The arduous part comes during from transferring of all my ideas, notes and tasks to my device. Fortunately, the solution is the smartpen and the … Read more

New mobile art app Pixology offers 8 layers of design

From the creative minds of Kyle Stewart and Todd Schuering, co-founders of Nautilus Software, that brought you Pictwo and Moxie comes a new app called Pixology. Pixology is a photo-editing app geared towards the Mobile Art movement. This new app, launching today, boasts new and innovative features not seen in any other photo-editing app available … Read more

Gadget for the Guru – Music Lover Edition

Zooka Speaker This sleek, lightweight speaker connects wirelessly to mobile devices, tablets, laptops and notebooks via Bluetooth with a 30-foot range. Zooka allows users to play games, listen to music and watch movies five times louder than their device allows. It comes in a variety of colors, including red, green, orange, navy, teal, pink and … Read more

Startup SightCompass helps the visually impaired navigate their surroundings

The tech world is constantly evolving and is creating more opportunities for those with disabilities. SightCompass is a revolutionary new tool and app for the visually impaired that details surrounding environments, restaurants, public bathroom, etc. through audio. The app is accessible for people blindness, vision loss, dyslexia, anxiety disorders, hard of hearing, learning challenges. This app was … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru Holiday Gift Guide – Tablet Accessories

Justin Power Case The Justin Power Case by Innovative Technology is a good option for students who rely heavily on their iPad for schoolwork. The case features a portable 11,600mAh rechargeable battery that can charge your iPad up to two times and your iPhone up to seven times. The Justin Power Case comes equipped with … Read more

ZIVELO CEO moves HQ home to Scottsdale and brings jobs

ZIVELO, a kiosk and digital sign manufacturing company, is moving its corporate headquarters from Marion, Indiana to Scottsdale. The 5-year-old company, which has been called “the Apple of the kiosk industry” will add at least 70 jobs to the Phoenix market when it moves into a 13,000-square-foot space at Fashion Square Mall in January. ZIVELO will … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru Gift Guide

AZ Tech Beat has spent all year long looking high and low for the most unique, functional, fun and interesting gadgets for our readers. Remember that one gadget you saw months back made you stop and think, “That would be a perfect gift for Sally!” We figured searching back through our archives might be a … Read more

AZ Tech CEOs reveal top concerns for growth in TECNA and AZ Tech Council survey

It’s no surprise that Arizona’s technology sector is thriving, companies are in a growth state and talent acquisition is on the rise. GoDaddy, Appointment-Plus, Infusionsoft, and now with the announcement of Apple and Gigya landing here, are prime examples of our growth and need for talent. However, there is a nationwide growing concern of shortage … Read more

Lions, Tigers and Fractions – UofA releases AnimalWatch app to help kids build math skills

The University of Arizona recently released their mobile version of AnimalWatch, a Web-based pre-algebra program to help students build math skills as they learn about endangered and invasive species around the world. AnimalWatch was originally designed to help visually impaired children build math skills and now it has evolved into a mobile application. The program … Read more

Pure Chat launches iOS app to help keep up with customers on-the-go

Pure Chat, a live support and sales software that simplifies communication, launched their iOS mobile application to help businesses stay connected with their customers on-the-go. Normally one would have to be at their computer to live chat with their customer, now with the new Pure Chat application, owners and customer support team members have the … Read more