At the Google I/O conference this year, among the many announcements, Android Wear 2.0 is getting nods, but will it turn the tide from Apple Watch? The updates are focused on improving existing functions, and not shiny new features. Developers rejoice – check it out here. Android Wear will have: Smart replies Handwriting recognition…
Tasty videos are a feast for the eyes
With short attention spans ruling the internet, Tasty videos has taken over FaceBook and marketing to our appetites is on the rise. Thanks to fast-motion animation, food and technology have intersected on the internet with some fresh thinking on recipes. Tasty videos has taken it to the next level. The New York-based media company’s Facebook-only cooking…
Millennials choose Snapchat over Instagram
Snapchat swapped places with Instagram and jumps in front. In November of 2015, Snapchat was the Third Most Popular Social Network Among Millennials. Snapchat, which allows users to send photo messages that automatically delete themselves shortly after being viewed, shocked many when they turned down a $3 billion buyout offer from Facebook last November. But it’s…
Innovation at Rutgers Hackathon 2016
It’s that time of year again for one of my favorite event at Rutgers – Hack RU. This year about 900 students are expected to attend the Rutgers Hackathon spring 2016. Held at the Rutgers RAC building, the event draws students from many different colleges and states. As they all spend 24 hours honing their…
Google Play Logos Get a Revamp in Material Design
Google started replacing their Play logos over the last 2 weeks, and I have to say I’m not to crazy about them. The latest changes for Google Play is updating the branding to fit in with the Material Design style. “I will miss the headphones for Play Music.” Maybe it’s just because I’m just so…
Apple Unveils Eight New TV Watch Ads
Apple invested a lot of time and money into their new TV ads. All the ads are in support of the Apple Watch and have some big star power to promote the Watch and new Apple TV ad “look”. Apple always has a unique “look and feel” to their ads and this time is no…