aztechbeat A hot new lunch spot, a yellow rubber band worn around the wrist and the new car everybody wants are all examples of social contagion. While it might seem that those things enjoyed instant popularity upon release, it’s actually very hard to get products to catch on and go viral. In the new book, “Contagious: … Read more
Editor In Chief Tishin Donkersley, M.A. sits down with Super Angels Howard Lindzon & Tom Peterson of Social Leverage to learn more about what startups need to know to get funded.
Gate6 has partnered with Eric Clapton and Crossroads Guitar Festival to create a website for the two-night concert event at Madison Square Garden on April 12-13. The Crossroads Centre, Antigua was founded by Eric Clapton in 1997 in order to provide quality, affordable treatment for alcohol and other drug dependencies. Some of the services provided … Read more
The growth of 3D printing in the Valley is accelerating and innovators are doing what they can to make sure the country’s 13th largest metropolitan area does not miss out on what some are calling the new industrial revolution. When Wired magazine editor Chris Anderson stepped down to become the CEO of his company, 3DRobotics, … Read more
Contributing author Kyle DeBruhl shares his experience, and security concerns, with Google Wallet and Square’s Near Field Communication with this smartphone.
The startup community is thriving in Arizona. With co-working spaces, entrepreneurial workshops and educational outlets popping up all around the state, why not drink the Kool-Aid and pursue your dream. AZ Tech Beat talked with a few local founders whose products are in the early stages and concepts are aimed to help families overcome potential … Read more
A piece of London is making its way to Phoenix, bringing Phoenicians a taste of downtown culture through artistic games, festivities and a very long dining table. London-inspired Feast on the Street, presented by the Arizona State University Art Museum and Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation, comes to downtown Phoenix on Saturday, April 13, from 2 … Read more
Standing room only, laughing, learning and networking-and a free lunch! Just a snap shot of what you missed at our Free Lunch Friday Phoenix (FLF) event. FLF is a non-profit organization that has one simple goal-to provide community, content, connections and access to capital to the startups and entrepreneurs who fuel the ecosystem. Our program runs … Read more
This Friday edition of Gadget Guru, AZ Tech Beat goes green-saving energy and can help you with your golf swing. RIPA Solar Charger This charger uses built in solar panels to power your devices on-the-go. It features a battery storage capacity two times the normal capacity of a laptop battery and has a … 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