Startup Mobile Safe Case, a device or case that allows you to lock up your personal items via smartphone, announced today the closing of their first round of funding of $175,000 from an undisclosed Arizona-based hedge fund. CEO Justin Zastrow tells AZTB that the money will “…allow us to source and deliver our to-go-market product … Read more
If you’ve ever want to keep your valuables safe on-the-go, the founders of Mobile Safe Case have you covered. The patent pending technology allows an individual to lock and unlock precious cargo via the Mobile Safe smartphone app and a personalized pin number. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fEMNj7lHao[/youtube] This startup has been on the fast track and recently entered … Read more
It’s Halloween tomorrow! And you know what that means…goblins, ghouls, ghosts…OH MY! The AZTB crew put together a list of gadgets that can help keep you and your kids safe during All Hallows’ Eve. And we added in a few silly tech gadgets to make the night even more fun! ZTE Spro 2 Smart … Read more
Warriors, moles, motorcyclists and turtles were among some of the main characters found within video games showcased at the Arizona Video Game Showcase hosted by Game CoLab at Phoenix Comicon. From well-known studios such as Rainbow Studios known for their motocross games to indies, 20 Arizona-based game studios came together to demo their latest projects this weekend … Read more
With campus shootings and crime rattling the country in recent months, tech firms and universities have taken an advance turn to supply students with in-palm methods of alerting authorities about on-campus crimes. Last week Arizona State University announced its launch of the school’s LiveSafe app, which allows users to report tips to the ASU Police … Read more
With Arizona’s DUI laws being one of the toughest in the country, it makes sense to grab a cab after a few-but waiting around for a ride is a necessary inconvenience. Companies such as Uber try to lessen the waiting time by offering “on-demand” pick up with various levels of car service-but prepare yourself for … Read more
Story Contribution: Thomas Hawthorne Knowing that your valuables are being stored safely and securely is a necessity for anyone. With Smart Armor, a new technology startup, the company aims to solve that issue with their new line of home and on-the-go products. CEO Justin Zastrow and COO Ira Hayes discuss how their products work using Bluetooth … Read more
The list is in! Here are the 25 semifinalists for the Spring 2015 Arizona Commerce Authority Arizona Innovation Challenge vying for $250,000 to help build their business. All but one startup (Matrix Medical) is Arizona-based. Since 2011, the AIC has received over 1,400 applications. This Challenge is a semi-annual business plan competition awarding $1.5M in the Spring … Read more
It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2014, so take some time to look back on all the awesome things that happened this year. As a tribute to the year, we’ve collected some of AZTechBeat.com’s most popular and exciting stories. Enjoy! News GOOGLE FIBER is coming to the Valley– Quite possibly the biggest announcement of the … Read more
With 2014 winding down, it’s time to take a look back at some of the startups and companies that raised some dough to help fuel their business. While this is by no means a complete list, we hope it gives you a sense of the growth of the Arizona tech community. Check out more companies … Read more