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40 Cloud-Connected Tech Innovations

From Cloud-Based Cryptocurrency to Smart Parental Control Apps

— October 20, 2015 — Tech
These cloud-connected innovations range from cloud-based cryptocurrencies to smart parental control apps. In addition to cloud-connected apps that manage bill payments and keep homes secure, other standouts include intuitive web platforms that help coding enthusiasts build their own mobile apps both individually and collaboratively. In the mobile photography realm, limitless photo storage apps and collaborative video platforms are giving smartphone users new ways to get creative.

Some other standouts include cloud-based education tool kits that inform youth about evolving advancements in the world of technology and smart agriculture systems that help farmers plan for future harvests more efficiently.

Moreover, innovations like cloud-connected car apps and smart city technology platforms are designed to reduce traffic jams, lower commute times and contribute to an overall better urban environment.
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Activity
Freshness
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Interactive Storage Apps
Interactive Storage Apps
Filechat For Web and Mobile Lets Users Socially Collaborate in the Cloud
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38
Large File-Sharing Apps
Large File-Sharing Apps
The Shoot App by BitTorrent Provides an Alternative to the Cloud
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37
Space-Saving Photo Apps
Space-Saving Photo Apps
IceCream Makes More Room for Photo Storing by Backing Up on the Cloud
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36
Work Update-Consolidating Newsfeeds
Work Update-Consolidating Newsfeeds
Trackmemo Offers Workers a Relevant and Personalized Feed
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35
Protective Mobile Apps
Protective Mobile Apps
The Lookout App Uses Predictive Security to Protect Important Data
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34
Mac-Specific Virus Protection
Mac-Specific Virus Protection
The ESET Cyber Security Software Protects Your Device from Harm
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33
Information-Sharing Cars
Information-Sharing Cars
This Volvo Project Will Let Cars Share Information on Road Conditions
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32
Secure Sharing Platforms
Secure Sharing Platforms
Box's Cloud Platform Offers Solutions for File Storage and Management
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31
Portable Smartphone Scanners
Portable Smartphone Scanners
This Superbly Useful Scanning App Digitizes Your Mess of Paperwork
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30
Cloud-Connected Car Apps
Cloud-Connected Car Apps
The Viper SmartStart App Lets People Control Their Car with a Smartphone
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29
Tap-Accessed Cloud Apps
Tap-Accessed Cloud Apps
The HID Global ActivID Tap Authentication is Useful in Retail & Healthcare
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28
Parental Control Apps
Parental Control Apps
This Mobicip App Supplies Parents with Tools to Ensure Kids Browse Safely
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27
Minimalist Weather Apps
Minimalist Weather Apps
The Weather Dial 2 Offers Streamlined Forecasts for Easy Reading
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26
Cloud-Connected Surveillance Cameras
Cloud-Connected Surveillance Cameras
This Kodak Camera is Designed To Keep Tabs On Your Home
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25
Cloud Currency Payments
Cloud Currency Payments
The nTrust System Aims to Free Consumers' and Businesses' Money
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24
Crowdsourced Smart Encyclopedias
Crowdsourced Smart Encyclopedias
This Object Recognition Software Presents Boundless Opportunity
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23
Results-Oriented Meeting Apps
Results-Oriented Meeting Apps
This App Ensures That Every Office Meeting is a Productive One
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22
Cloud-Based App Builders
Cloud-Based App Builders
Appery.io Creates iPhone, Android and Windows Phone Platforms
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21
Cloud-Connected Computing Services
Cloud-Connected Computing Services
Paperspace Lets You Access Your Computer Through the Cloud
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20
Hyper-Synchronized Sensors
Hyper-Synchronized Sensors
The Twine by Supermechanical Allows Programming of Everyday Activities
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19
Driver Tracking Devices
Driver Tracking Devices
Cloud Your Car Simplifies Car Fleet Management By Connecting All Vehicles
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18
Group Slideshow Apps
Group Slideshow Apps
Microsoft Xim Makes Sharing Photos Easy Across Multiple Screens
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17
In-Browser Editing Programs
In-Browser Editing Programs
Project Photoshop Streaming Provides Online Photo Editing in Chrome
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16
Cloud-Based Education Toolkits
Cloud-Based Education Toolkits
Zaya is a Non-Profit Whose Founder is an Echoing Green Fellow
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15
Smart Picture Framing Services
Smart Picture Framing Services
Wundershine Image Framing Lets You Display Digital Snaps at Home
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14
Smartphone-Controlled Water Flow
Smartphone-Controlled Water Flow
This Smart Home Leak Detection Technology Prevents Water Damage
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13
Revamped News Portals
Revamped News Portals
The MSN Rebranding Initiative Boasts Integrated Productivity Tools
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12
Smart Product Platforms
Smart Product Platforms
EVRYTHNG Enables the Internet of Things at SXSW 2015
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11
Synergized Management Platforms
Synergized Management Platforms
Cloud-Based Vorex Supports Businesses with Organized Numbers
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10
Visual Cloud-Based Productivity
Visual Cloud-Based Productivity
Collaborate Easily on Visual Projects with Lucidchart
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9
Cloud-Streamed Videogame Systems
Cloud-Streamed Videogame Systems
The Sony PlayStation Now Just Launched at CES 2014
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8
Digital Storage Services
Digital Storage Services
The MakeSpace Self-Storage System Eliminates the Need to Visit Units
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7
Intuitive Pet Trackers
Intuitive Pet Trackers
Anicall's 'Shiraseru Am' Smart Pet Tag Tracks Behavior, Feelings and Health
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6
Room Service Apps
Room Service Apps
This Clever Room Service App Makes Hotel Amenities Available at Your Fingertips
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5
Intuitive Smartphone Controllers
Intuitive Smartphone Controllers
QBlinks is a Handy Do-It-All iPhone Remote Control Device
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4
Smart City-Enabling Technology
Smart City-Enabling Technology
The Veniam Wifi Vehicle Network Connects Methods of Transportation
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3
Smart Agriculture Systems
Smart Agriculture Systems
CoolFarm Supplies Plants with Water as Needed
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2
Smart City Platforms
Smart City Platforms
Boston's SCOPE Project Hopes to Improve Quality of Life for Residents
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1
Limitless Photo Storage Apps
Limitless Photo Storage Apps
Trunx is a Smart Solution for Organized Photo Storage Online
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