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, 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
Acoustic Technologies, an audio solutions provider has been acquired by Cirrus Logic, an analog and digital signal processing components supplier. Acoustic Technologies is based in Mesa, Arizona, and is a leader in embedded firmware voice processing technology, including noise reduction, echo cancelation and voice enhancement. The company’s applications are used by smartphone manufacturers and as well as GPS, … Read more
With healthcare reform on the horizon and the increasing demand of online health experts to lower costs, one local startup, DialNurse, is responding to the need, and announced today their expansion with additional telehealth and mHealth offerings for private and public enterprises to incorporate this form of medical consultation into their employee healthcare benefits. DialNurse, … Read more
It’s NFL Sunday, and it’s a common practice to flip from game to game in between TV commercials-but in that transition you might miss part of the game, or worse, that next big play by your favorite team. One local developer and creator of the GameGuy app, Mike Donnelly, aims to help football fans decrease … Read more
Justin Tacy, Director of Products & Solutions for T-Mobile Business Marketing recently spoke at the 2013 Phoenix Mobile Festival. The festival was put on by the Phoenix Mobile Technology group (PHX Mobile Meetup) and designed the all-day festival for mobile enthusiasts, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs. The theme of the event was how to stay ahead … Read more
Arizonans are no strangers to haboobs during dust storm season. With a wall of dust reaching up to 5,000-feet-tall and 100-miles-long and winds up to 100 mph, motorists need to be aware of the dangers on the road to navigate during such weather conditions. With the Monsoon season in full swing, don’t forget to use … Read more
One mobile app aims to help those who need a little extra help reading small text: Over 40. The application combines a magnifier and flashlight to assist those who have poor vision. While the name implies that once you hit 40 you need magnifiers-which might make them want to consider a rename-the app does help … Read more
The freeKEY, by Scosche, is a water-resistant, Bluetooth, flexible, roll up, keyboard that is compatible with iPads, iPhones, Androids and many more. With the freeKEY, users have the ability to complete emails, surf the web and more when away from their desktop computers, and it lasts up to 60 hours on a full charge. The … Read more
CareerBuilder recently released their 2013 list of the Top Companies to Work for in Arizona. Businesses are separated and listed by their number of employees, stretching from the 25-50 employees category to 1000 or more. As well, there are two extra categories, one for diversity initiatives and one for women’s initiatives. On top of their … Read more