Roam & Wander founder Jason Warren says kids today need more real-world engagement, amid the rise of touchscreen devices. Touchscreen devices are becoming increasingly popular as sources of entertainment for today’s kids. But while these encourage interactivity, studies indicate that the so-called touchscreen generation is lacking on other real-world skills. Taiwan-based startup Roam & Wander Read the full article…

CloudDock helps enterprises save money through the efficient deployment of virtualized environments on tablets and PCs using its thin client technology. The enterprise market is moving toward mobile devices. With work increasingly being done remotely in the field, at home and co-working spaces, employees will need to access data and applications even while on the Read the full article…

At the annual Google I/O conference, Google has announced a new feature that unifies its messaging services into one cross-platform application: Hangouts. Messaging has become a core Google service since it launched Gmail a decade ago. When Google Talk launched, Google brought in instant messaging to its slew of offerings, and the service has since Read the full article…

W-Locate, which provides indoor and outdoor geolocation through GPS and SIM cards, has secured pre-series A funding from TNF Ventures. Location-based services are popular not only in the consumer market, but also in enterprise. With the rise of GPS- and WiFi-based location services popularized among retail and restaurant businesses, another solution is on the rise: Read the full article…

In an interesting twist, BlackBerry has announced plans to release its BlackBerry Messaging service on Android and iOS. Plus: a new Q5 entry-level device. BlackBerry has been known for its exclusivity, particularly with BlackBerry Messenger, which is perhaps the messaging service that has inspired the presence-indicator and read-receipt features now common among instant messaging services. Read the full article…

China-based SeedAsia has launched its membership-based crowdfunding platform, and is on the hunt for startups in the region to finance. SeedAsia is a web-based equity crowdfunding platform that provides accredited member investors the opportunity to “shop” for interesting startups around the region. SeedAsia is building up a curated portfolio of promising early-stage startups from China Read the full article…

China’s Forgame is making a strategic investment into Hong Kong’s Animoca, and the two firms will play each other’s complementary strengths to expand reach. Hong Kong-based game development startup Animoca has recently announced a strategic minority investment from Chinese game development firm Forgame Holdings Ltd., through the former’s holdings company, Appionics Holdings Ltd. The terms Read the full article…

By creating a visual representation of your resume, Sumari makes it easier for potential employers or recruiters to spot your best qualities. As we recently learned, the hiring process can be a very expensive and time-consuming endeavor. Employers – whether these are big corporations or startups trying to look for enterprising individuals or even co-founders Read the full article…

GoRated.PH is a portable rating platform that lets e-commerce sellers improve the trust factor on their listings and transactions. Among the bigger concerns that e-commerce providers have is a rating platform for their merchants and services. While the likes of Amazon, Lazada and bigger players would usually have their own customer service and after-sales support Read the full article…

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and Groupon shares that restaurant dinners and resort getaways are the most popular purchases during this weekend. Mother’s Day is coming this weekend, and if you’re still on the lookout for a present for your mother, wife, sister or any friend who is a mother, you can either Read the full article…