Mobile Minutes: Google's ride-sharing app; Publishers' mobile challenges; Digital healthcare; Kid-centric smart homes
Google tests new ride-sharing app
Google began testing the waters for an Uber-like ride sharing business on
Monday. The company launched RideWith, a new app and carpooling program in Tel
Aviv.
Read more on CNN Money
Publishers face moving target in mobile
Online ad-spending is shifting to mobile from desktop, and the sheer speed of
that change makes it treacherous for publishers. Spending on mobile ads in the
U.S. will surge 50% in 2015 versus a 5% decline on desktop, eMarketer
estimates.
Read more on Wall Street Journal
The digital doctor is in: Next wave in healthcare
In today's digitally focused world, there are some cases where a trip to the
doctor can be easily replaced with the download of an app or the power of a
text message.
Read more on USA Today
Fuhu?s kid-centric smart home is a helicopter parent?s
dream
While important details like pricing and exact availability remain elusive,
Fuhu today has planted a flag?or rather, a variety of sensors?in the smart home
space. Specifically, it hopes to provide a complete connected home, one that
provides data designed specifically for parental peace of mind.
Read more on Wired