TextMyBus is the latest app from the fellows at Code for America. The app takes data from the Detroit Department of Transportation to create a text messaging app. Basically a Detroit resident can text 50464 and get up to date schedule of the 3 bus routes closes to their current location. Click here for moreRead… Read more »
We’ve all been watching the devastating fires rip through the west. So what can you do to prepare? In 2011, over 1300 homes were destroyed in Bastrop County, Texas due to wildfires. The fellows at Code for America developed an easy-to-use application that brings together a variety of checklists and fire tools, and gives themRead… Read more »
If law enforcement can cut down on pirated apps, Android will become a shinier target for developers Here is today’s top tech news. Three top Android piracy sites seized – The DOJ has stopped three large sites from distributed pirated Android apps. Developers for Android have long complained (and rightfully so) about the ease ofRead… Read more »
I’m curious as to if there are currently any agencies using or in the process of incorporating Responsive Design into their agency’s Digital Strategy. My agency is starting to have serious talks on this. My concerns are from the standpoint of if you have a large number of data products that you are serving, howRead… Read more »
Speaking of critical data that should be available to the public, how many times have you been out and about and suddenly found yourself in need of a public restroom? To their citizens’ relief, in England, Australia, and several other countries around the world there’s an app to help you find one. From Australia’s DepartmentRead… Read more »
Intro In today’s blog we take a brief look at the top 11 findings about the US Military’s use of Facebook. For those of you who missed it, please make sure to check out Part 1 which discussed the statistics and trends of US Military pages, Part 2 about the US Military’s use of FacebookRead… Read more »
With the impending elections only a few months out, the onslaught of commercials has begun. From “America the Beautiful” to “Wasteful Spending”, both sides are already making negative statements about the other. Without significant background knowledge to provide context for these commercials, the half-truths and partial quotes create an environment where it is easy toRead… Read more »
The Center for Digital Government and the Digital Communities program has announced the winning counties in this year’s survey competition to identify leaders in the digital field. Four winners were named in various population categories. These four leading communities implemented new initiaties this year that created positive results and cost savings for, despite scarce funding.Read… Read more »
Yesterday, the Center for Digital Government and the Digital Communities program announced the winning counties in this year’s survey competition to identify leaders in the digital field. Four winners were named in various population categories. These four leading communities implemented new initiaties this year that created positive results and cost savings for, despite scarce funding.Read… Read more »
A static Facebook page is the equivalent of a blank slate; dull, but still full of promise. Custom app development has allowed companies to inject excitement into their Facebook pages. However, apps require technical savvy and a considerable amount of time in the development stage. Apps also require excellent virtual real estate. Even the mostRead… Read more »