Software developer conferences – a staple of Silicon Valley and the source of much griping about traffic and parking. But these conferences are necessary pep rallies and product rollouts – and Google’s annual IO conference is always impressive as it is, possibly, the biggest data… Read More »Google Ups Its Hardware, Software Game at I/O with Justin Barr
A friend of mine once advised that the best gift-giving pattern for a significant other was to alternate between jewelry and consumer electronics. I’ve stuck to it ever since. BUT, what to do when it’s a child? Kids are drawn to tech for the same… Read More »Helping Kids Use Tech as a Constructive Tool with Sara DeWitt
This week, the competitive streaming video on demand — the S V O D market — and how it’s about to get even rougher in those waters. To help us untangle all the players now, and upcoming, we tapped Peter Csathy, Founder & Chairman of… Read More »Streaming Video Industry Is About to Get Way Crowded with Peter Csathy
They’re in there, you just don’t always know where they are. Racism, sexism, and probably just about every other -ism there is could be baked into any algorithm. We’re human. And when humans code they bring their own, personal biases to the table. Oh, they’re… Read More »Technically Wrong: How We Can Claw Back Biases in Algorithms with Sarah Wachter-Boettcher
Recovery Unplugged is an addiction recovery center that uses music to help facilitate a person’s journey to sobriety. We talk to Joseph Gorordo, the Director of Outreach, to find out why this works. Links:
Diagnosing a health issue can be uncomfortable, both physically and emotionally. What if it were easier on at least one aspect? We talk to Amit Kumar, CEO of ITUS Corporation, to get more on the technology behind a less invasive biopsy. Links:
We’ve heard from other tech analysts that AI will not be making life and death decisions, but the driverless car that killed a pedestrian is proof that isn’t true. We a behind the scenes look at legislation relating to AI, warfare, and the Pentagon from… Read More »Killing Machines with Paul Scharre
Pugs notoriously have breathing issues because of their flat noses. Hip dysplasia is also a common problem in many breeds. But how do you know what you should plan for if you don’t really know what kind of breed you have? What if you suspect… Read More »DNA Testing: Not Just for Humans Anymore with Ryan & Adam Boyko
Thousands of developers descended on Downtown San Jose recently for WWDC 2018. What did Apple unveil? We talk to Bob O’Donnell, President of TECHnalysis Research, to find out what the new stuff means for iOS, Mac OS, and even non-Apple users. Links:
Blockchain is NOT Bitcoin, but the cryptocurrency IS built using blockchain technology. And so much more can be built as well. We talk to Keith Koo, The CFO of Tulip, about the upcoming Tulip Conference targeting, you guessed it, Blockchain Technology. Links:
