8 technology ideas that broke records in 2013

Last year many companies tried their luck at the technology platform. But, only few managed to make it with a bang. It covered all from brands dealing with wearable technology to one’s releasing mobile apps. 

Like every year in 2013 too, many startups managed to make a place in the hearts of consumers. From fitness trackers to crowd funding services to mobile games and photo-sharing apps, the revival of the old was clearly seen this year as well.

Reaching the top is not easy, only some companies get worth of the time and effort they invest on any new technology. So, here is a list of ideas that turned into precious opportunities for companies in the year 2013. It entails everything from mobile apps to wearable technology and more.

1. Snapchat: A popular app among teenagers and youngsters, it’s the new thing to stay connected with friends. It’s real-time and offers complete privacy control to users. The brand due to its ample popularity managed to attract a whooping $3 billion from Facebook, which the company however turned down.
2. Netflix: As old as DVDs, the streaming service managed to garner unexplored success in 2013 and released a line of well-acclaimed and popular programming. It included much popular stuff as well.
3. WhatsApp and Viber: These low-cost messaging services managed to stay on the choice list of users, covering frequent travelers and cheapskates as well. Viber launched a new low-cost calling feature and got introduced for Windows 8. While WhatsApp managed to bag 400 million active users.
4. Vine: Unveiled by Twitter, the app has about 40 million active users and is available for iOS, Windows and Android mobile devices.
5. Mailbox: The app that helped in attracting an outnumbering user just initially assisted users in clearing the email clutter, while swiping to archive or saving it for later. After emptying the inbox, it awarded users with an Instagram photo of the day. Its popularity provoked Dropbox in acquiring this app, at a price that still remains undisclosed.
6. Google Chromecast: This is a small-sized dongle that help users in sending content from Chrome web browser or mobile devices to their TVs. This portable and economical app has accumulated many compatible apps and has managed to bag ample fame.
7. Pebble Smartwatch: Introduced by Kickstarter, where many successful products have been initiated. The Pebble Smartwatch has recently announced new and innovative plans in the New Year; one is the app store in 2014.
8. Veronica Mars: Kickstarter is not just about wearable technology, but it managed to nail as the most hard-boiled teen detective via Veronica Mars. This historic movie project earned more than $5.7 million in just 30 days. The film is expected to debut on March 14^th this year.

So, here’s a quick list that can help you learn about technology that turned to gold in 2013. The New Year will bring with it many new technologies, gadgets, wearable, apps and more, so lets see what this year has en-stored for all.

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