Author: Lily Evans
downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. Melissa Petro's children attend a high-tech free school Provided by: Melissa Petro I'm not against screen time, but my kids' school doesn't have technology.Children there spend their time playing outside and focusing on movement and cooperation. In our house, we allow free screen control, but our kids don't abuse that privilege. As the parent of two children, ages 4 and 6, it's no surprise that technology in the classroom is starting to get a lot of attention. In less than five years, we've moved the world from…
TLanceCurrent, the radical company led by health tech investor and former Livongo CEO Glenn Talman, today announced $126 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at $2.2 billion. The investment round was led by venture capital giant General Catalyst and 7wireVentures, of which Talman is a managing partner. Transcurrent will use the funding to help develop artificial intelligence capabilities across the company, grow its business and pursue acquisitions, Talman told STAT. Transcurrent has raised about $450 million to date. Founded in 2020, Transcarent is one of the few startups looking to leverage technology to improve care and reduce costs…
London – Toothbrushes used to be simple and could only be moved by hand, so they never broke down. Rechargeable electric toothbrushes have become increasingly popular these days because they make brushing your teeth easier and more effective, but they can be a headache when they stop working properly. An electric toothbrush has a battery inside its waterproof housing that powers a small motor that rotates or vibrates the replaceable brush head at high speed. Batteries are usually rechargeable, but they don't last forever. The issue of toothbrush longevity and toothbrush repairability as a whole is a topic of conversation…
Amazon Cloud Computing, led by Amazon Web Services (AWS), has emerged as a mainstay in the technology industry. AWS, a subsidiary of e-commerce giant Amazon, offers a comprehensive and evolving cloud computing platform. AWS helps many businesses expand and grow with a suite of services that include computing power, database storage, and content delivery. AWS's appeal lies in its robust AI capabilities, encouraging businesses to modernize their infrastructure. As AWS continues to drive toward an impressive $100 billion in annual revenue, it's clear that Amazon's cloud computing division is more than just a department within the company, it's a cornerstone…
Boston, May 2, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bord International has released its second annual World Planning Survey. This research is based on insights from 1,500 business leaders across a variety of geographies and industries and reveals the need to focus on growth and navigate complex markets through sophisticated planning strategies. I'm doing it.In 2023, business organizations took steps to overcome the rapid-response global pandemic mode and systematically advanced modernization efforts, including upgrading business systems, processes, and platforms. In 2024, a new foundation was in place and the organization was ready to build on these investments and accelerate growth. But the data paints a…
Clearview Village was home to 6,000 people at its peak during World War II The settlement is now a dilapidated ghost town with a population of just 500 people.A $4 billion Panasonic factory is scheduled to open next to the village in 2025. A once-bustling Kansas community designed as a temporary home for hundreds of World War II military workers has fallen into disrepair in recent years. Now, a new threat looms in the company's backyard: a $4 billion 21st century plant. The small community of 500 people in Clearview Village is located across the street from Panasonic's electric vehicle…
It's only been about five years since the fifth generation of cellular technology, or “5G” connectivity, became the standard for networks, but 6G is already on the horizon, and developers are looking to leverage the next generation's vast bandwidth. We're looking for ways to get the most out of it. A technology demonstration conducted in Japan showed a prototype wireless device reaching data transfer speeds of 100 Gbps. This is 10 times faster than peak 5G and 500 times faster than the average 5G smartphone. A 2-hour medium-quality Netflix movie streamed to your phone is about 1.5 GB in size,…
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working to block it. Huawei Technologies, ZTE Officials told Reuters on Wednesday that the certification of wireless equipment targets foreign companies and other companies deemed to pose U.S. national security concerns.The FCC is scheduled to vote this month on a bipartisan proposal that would make telecommunications certification agencies and testing laboratories that certify wireless devices for the U.S. market free from influence by companies that raise security concerns.Last week, the FCC denied Huawei's test lab the ability to participate in the equipment certification program.The new proposal would permanently prohibit Huawei and other companies…
Virginia Tech, No. 16, hit two two-run homers and held off a late Liberty rally to beat the Lady Flames 4-1 on Wednesday at Liberty Softball Stadium's Conference Field. . The Hokies (39-11-1) are back in the championship bracket after falling 2-1 in the series against Syracuse last weekend. Meanwhile, the Lady Flames fell to 31-20, including a home record of 16-6. Score overviewVirginia Tech – 1cent Inning – Green homer to right center, Ritter scores, 2-0.Virginia Tech – 5th Inning – Peck homer to center field, Fagan scores, 4-0.Liberty – 5th Inning – McManus triples to right, Lupe…
college footballVirginia Tech added depth to its quarterback room by acquiring former three-star prospect Colin Schley from UCLA in the transfer portal.The 6-3, 225-pound native of Ijamsville, Maryland, didn't play much for the Bruins last season, completing 25 of 47 passes for 217 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. did. He also rushed for 425 yards on 42 carries (10.1 per carry) and three scores.Schley played three seasons at Kent State before transferring to UCLA. He passed for 2,109 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushed for 492 yards and four scores for the 2022 Golden Flashes.college lacrosse CNU men's and…