Phoenix’s sister city to the south, Tucson, has blossomed into its own thriving technology ecosystem. Tucson is home to the Tucson Tech Corridor (TTC) and also several big technology companies that employ thousands of Tucson residents such as Raytheon and IBM. Here’s a run-down of what you need to know about the Tucson tech community. Startup … Read more
The AZTB team tested some awesome headphones of all sizes for this week’s Gadgets for the Guru. Let the Headphones Showdown begin… AUVIO Stereo Wireless Headphones The AUVIO wireless headphones seamlessly sync to a music player or television and deliver quality sound. These headphones can be used for personal, at-home use while relaxing and … Read more
Plenty of activity has been brewing from our startup community this year, bringing us a wide variety of tech ventures from different fields. From cooking apps to rideshare programs, dozens of local startups have been launching their efforts, once again reinforcing Arizona’s healthy environment for entrepreneurs, innovation and technology. Here is a quick recap of the startups that have made their way … Read more
Mother’s Day this year is on May 11th, its time to show your appreciation to your mom! If you’ve been wrecking your brains, AZTB has rounded up some gadgets to give you some ideas. Lifestyle EatSmart Precision Elite Digital Kitchen Scale* The EatSmart Precision Elite Digital Kitchen Scale is perfect for mothers who love to cook … Read more
Get Started Tucson is a live pitch event put together by a partnership between Cox Business and Inc. Magazine to offer startups in Southern Arizona the chance to win a technology prize pack. The event is to take place during the 51st annual National Small Business Week, May 14, 2014 at the Tucson Scottish Rite, … Read more
TaskOne iPhone Case The TaskOne iPhone case contains 22 different tools while maintaining a thin appearance. TaskOne case features a removable 2.5” knife for flying or small cutting tasks, a small flathead screwdriver, a medium Phillips screwdriver, pliers, a wire cutter, six metric Allen wrenches, a 120mm ruler, a bottler opener, a kickstand and more. … Read more
After visiting many of the fast-paced and innovative sections of International CES, we at AZTB decided to stop and hear the music. First stop: Gibson Brands. Celebrating 120 years of tradition and innovation this year, Gibson Brands is now one of the fastest-growing global consumer electronics companies in the world and is poised for aggressive continued development … Read more
2013 proved to be an excellent year for the tech community and raising capital is always exciting news for the ecosystem! AZTB brings you a slideshow to display some of the capital raised by tech companies all over Arizona. Read more: appsFreedom, Contatta, nGage Labs, Integrate, HiringSolved, ClearDATA, Mobivity, Infusionsoft, AudioEye, Post.Bid.Ship. If your company raises capital, make … Read more
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
Sixteen startups pitched for a cash prize at the first AZ Technology Council Startup Connect AZ, a high-energy all-day conference filled with education, networking, and a discussion of a variety of topics revolving around technology and entrepreneurship, mentorship, and funding. Startups were chosen from the four fastest growing industries in Arizona: clean tech, health and … Read more