Five years ago, state and local elected officials announced with fanfare that tech giant DXC Technology was opening a “digital transformation center” in downtown New Orleans, promising 2,000 jobs in what Gov. John Bel Edwards at the time billed as the state’s largest-ever tech-focused economic development project. But now, DXC […]
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5 ways tech can help you feel safer at home
When I host a national radio show and podcast about all things tech, digital security is always in every program. Take your home’s router, for instance. An outdated model can put your entire network, files and anything connected to it at risk for hackers. Tap or click for five reasons you […]
25 best tech gifts for gadget obsessives in 2022
Good Housekeeping We know how hard it is to find the perfect gift, but if you’re searching for gadgets and gear then you’ve come to the right place. After all, our team tests tech for a living – we get up close and personal with devices like smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, […]
The best travel tech gadgets for a cruise ship vacation
What tech can you buy for your cruise vacation that will enhance your trip? When I tried out Apple’s AirTags on a recent Royal Caribbean cruise, it opened my eyes to how certain gadgets can make the experience better. Whether it’s peace of mind like tracking luggage or just supplementing […]
Student tech: the best gadgets to help you make the most of university | Technology sector
The end of the summer is here, and with it the start of a new semester at university. The landscape of learning certainly looks brighter than it has for the last couple of years but the need to have the right gear is just as big, with many universities offering […]
Tech tool offers police ‘mass surveillance on a budget’
By GARANCE BURKE and JASON DEAREN September 2, 2022 GMT https://apnews.com/article/technology-police-government-surveillance-d395409ef5a8c6c3f6cdab5b1d0e27ef Local law enforcement agencies from suburban Southern California to rural North Carolina have been using an obscure cellphone tracking tool, at times without search warrants, that gives them the power to follow people’s movements months back in time, according […]
Our favourite gadgets and tech from IFA 2022
The IFA technology showcase brings together some of the world’s biggest brands for a few days of huge product releases in Berlin, and the Trusted Reviews team was on the ground for the event. IFA 2022 was packed with new and exciting products from some of our favourite brands including […]
Stuff’s IFA Awards 2022: the best new tech from Berlin
We’re back in Berlin, baby! After an interrupted two years, Europe’s biggest consumer tech expo is finally in full swing again. And IFA 2022 has certainly delivered: from smartphones and laptops to TVs, tablets and smart home kit, we’ve seen heaps of fresh tech revealed by big names and newcomers […]
Best camping gadgets 2022: hi tech camping kit for braving the elements
Waking up in a field in the countryside may not be everyone’s idea of a holiday, but thankfully our list of the best camping gadgets is here to make your outdoor expedition as comfortable as possible. Our pick of the top camping tech aims to stop you craving those home […]
The 11 hottest tech gadgets for back-to-school 2022-2023
YOU’RE INVITED to join LaSalle College Vancouver’s Open House to learn about its different fields of study, available programs, creative careers, and cutting-edge online and on-campus facilities! It might be blazing hot outside, but back-to-school season is just around the corner. With only two weeks until kids and university students […]
These tech gadgets help solve common problems
I unboxed, plugged in, set up and tested out more than 300 “back-to-school” gadgets and apps over the last few months. Through it all, I had one main goal; to find something new that solved a common problem better than anything I — or my family — already own. Back-to-school spending […]
20 Cool Tech Gadgets For Back-To-School 2022
Mobility News Shane Snider August 18, 2022, 12:03 PM EDT CRN takes a look at some of the coolest tech gear for this school year as consumers drop a record amount of cash on back-to-school and back-to-college supplies. It’s that time of […]
Caste in California: Tech giants confront ancient Indian hierarchy
America’s tech giants are taking a modern-day crash course in India’s ancient caste system, with Apple emerging as an early leader in policies to rid Silicon Valley of a rigid hierarchy that’s segregated Indians for generations. Apple, the world’s biggest listed company, updated its general employee conduct policy about two […]
Faced with a desperate skills shortage, tech leaders plead for computer science reform in schools
More than 600 leaders of nonprofits, universities, and tech giants – as well as 50 US governors – have signed a letter in support of updating the US K-12 curriculum to include opportunities to learn computer science. Industry giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Alphabet, Nike, UPS, AT&T, Walgreens, […]
What the CHIPS Act means for your gadgets and U.S. tech manufacturing : NPR
The bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States has been a top priority of the Biden administration. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP The bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States has been a top priority of the Biden administration. Patrick Semansky/AP If you […]
EASI: Bringing science and tech to students and teachers | Local News Stories
For over a decade local science teachers have banded together to form the Eastern Arizona Science Initiative. Together, these educators put on annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math summer camps and provide teacher support. Paul Anger is the EASI chairperson and one of the creators of the non-profit group in […]
K-12 schools scramble for tech equipment this fall
Tens of millions of students across the U.S. risk falling farther behind this fall as schools struggle to secure the technology needed to effectively teach online. The state of play: Many schools across the country ordered child-friendly technology like Lenovo Chromebooks in the spring to continue classes virtually in the […]
After six months, tech for Manchester students a work in progress | Education
The shift to remote learning over a weekend in March meant Manchester had to make sure every student had a computer to use for schoolwork. Six months later, it’s still a work in progress, said Stephen Cross, the school district’s chief information officer. At the beginning of 2020, Manchester was […]
Racial stereotypes color how teachers view tech in class
Schools that rely on remote learning during the pandemic are trying to ensure that all kids have the devices and internet bandwidth they need. While important, it takes more than everyone having comparable equipment and working Wi-Fi for all children to get an equal shot. In my new book based […]
After six months of remote learning, tech for students still a work in progress, limited by funding | Education
The shift to remote learning over a weekend in March meant Manchester had to make sure every student had a computer to use for schoolwork. Six months later, it’s still a work in progress, said Stephen Cross, the school district’s chief information officer. At the beginning of 2020, Manchester was […]