Social networking, or the propagation of community through the online media, is big business in 2018. Everyone is hooked to their favorite social media platforms and the latter in turn are monetizing this unmitigated public attention. However, everything isn’t ok. In recent times, popular social networking websites have had a problem with how they collect,…
With more than one billion smartphone users across the world and over 179 billion mobile applications downloaded each year, mobile app development is undoubtedly one of the best evolving and actively growing industries. There is no denying that mobile apps today are more mainstream than ever, and businesses from all industry verticals rely on this…
From a purely console-based platform to a internet-based gaming model and now, digital gaming that includes innovations such as Augmented Reality(AR) and Virtual Reality(VR), there has been remarkable transformations in the gaming world over the past two decades. Combine this with the steady rise in the adoption of smartphones and radical enablers like blockchain technology, and…
Over the past few years, we have seen a wave of innovations in the payments industry, which has extended across the world. New transactional models are continuing to emerge, and conventional payment methods such as cheques, cash and credit cards are being joined by a new generation of mobile-friendly solutions. Mobile payments have become increasingly…
Online gaming has emerged as one of the most lucrative businesses in the entertainment industry. The transition from consoles to digital platforms has resulted in the building of the industry’s first fund dedicated to gaming – GAMR. Here are the top 15 online gaming companies responsible for bringing the industry “in the midst of a…
2018 is expected to be the annus mirabilis, the year of wonders, for the social gaming industry. What began back in 2009 with Facebook and Zynga’s collaboration, has now evolved into a full-fledged and lucrative market. Given the popularity and growth of this industry, our experts have determined the top-5 profitable trends that will shape…
Ease of operability and competitive pricing are the keys to any effective marketing strategy as determined by the consumer electronics industry. They aren’t wrong- this industry is rife with competition and shifting customer preferences now rest on innovation, compatibility and pricing. 2018 Insight – The influx of high technology has bestowed the ‘smart’ prefix on…
The first iPhone hit the market in 2007. Suddenly, the fine line between work- life, entertainment- information and ‘maybe’- ‘must have’ was massively blurred. A decade later, M-commerce, or buying- selling conducted electronically by mobile phone, is an enterprising marketer’s best bet. Will 2018 be the breakout year when m-commerce finally stands atop the e-commerce…
‘The house always wins’ is the first axiom of gambling. Games of chance, monetary stakes and the sheer adrenaline rush have always fascinated those that were inclined to wager something of value, usually money, on the outcome of a specified event and hoping for a massive payoff. Today, thanks to the online gambling industry, this…
Cryptocurrency, a revolutionary digital medium of exchanging money, has been making headlines over the past few years. Indeed, the cryptocurrency craze is reaching frenzied levels, especially after Bitcoin prices rose above the $20,000 marker last year for the first time in history. Today, Cryptocurrencies are worth close to $200 billion worldwide, having more than doubled…
