Category: Tech4Good
-
Stonewall Forever – A project by The Center with support from Google
Google YouTube Channel – 6.7.19 (6.4.19) NYC’s LGBT Community Center, with support from Google, created Stonewall Forever, a Living Monument to 50 years of Pride. Watch their video and visit https://stonewallforever.org to explore the history and add your piece to the monument. Source: Stonewall Forever – A project by The Center with support from Google
-
Microsoft Pride 2019 – What actions will you take?
Microsoft YouTube Channel – 6.3.19 (5.30.19) 50 years ago, people at NYC’s Stonewall Inn stood up for justice in an unjust society. As more than 4000 people of Microsoft march in 60 cities around the world, we invite you to join us in pushing inclusion forward. Our journey is just starting. What actions will…
-
DJI Flysafe – AirSense: The Next Step in Airspace Safety
DJI YouTube Channel – 5.24.19 (5.22.19) For years, DJI has been on the leading edge of innovation – especially when it comes to safety. Now we’re taking the next step – implementing ADS-B technology to let drone pilots detect and avoid traditional aircraft flying nearby. We call it DJI AirSense. This feature sets a…
-
Better packaging, happy pets, and a win for the environment
Amazon Blog – 5.23.19 (5.20.19) How do you box up 40 pounds of dog food and make it less likely to rip and spill during shipping? The answer is surprising. “It seems counterintuitive that taking away packaging would result in a better experience,” said Brent Nelson, principal product manager of the Customer Packaging Experience at…
-
How to use 3D printing to cure deafness?
Sculpteo Blog – 5.23.19 (5.22.19) We see it more and more often, 3D printing allows new incredible innovations in the medical sector. Additive manufacturing is an outstanding technique to go through new challenges, reach new goals, and when it comes to medical applications, 3D printing can help to cure more and more diseases, bringing adapted…
-
Rebuilding an icon: a call for the sharing of open data to help restore Notre-Dame
Microsoft Blogs – 5.23.19 (5.20.19) Since its completion more than 675 years ago, the medieval cathedral of Notre-Dame has captivated millions of people with its incomparable beauty. From its legendary stained glass rose window to its towering spire, it’s widely regarded as one of the most stunning examples of medieval architecture in history. Read more:…
-
Museums Staying Relevant with Data
Western Digital YouTube Channel – 5.22.19 (5.20.19) Technology isn’t just helping to create immersive learning experiences, it’s providing a feedback loop to educators and institutions like the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute in California that helps them understand and serve students better. Source: MUSEUMS STAYING RELEVANT WITH DATA | DATA & ME
-
Make your smart home more accessible with new tutorials
Google Blog – 5.18.19 (5.16.19) I’m legally blind, so from the moment I pop out of bed each morning, I use technology to help me go about my day. When I wake up, I ask my Google Assistant for my custom-made morning Routine which turns on my lights, reads my calendar and plays the news. I use…
-
RCE Systems Harnessing Drones to Improve Traffic Flow
NVIDIA Blog – 5.14.19 Traffic. It’s one of the most commonly cited frustrations across the globe. It consumed nearly 180 hours of productive time for the average U.K. driver last year. German drivers lost an average of 120 hours. U.S. drivers lost nearly 100 hours. Read more: RCE Systems Harnessing Drones to Improve Traffic Flow
-
A $3 million gift to expand STEM talent
Amazon Blogs – 5.13.19 Seattle University announced today that Amazon has made a $3 million gift to the new Center for Science and Innovation. This gift supports the school’s commitment to increase access to computer science and STEM education, particularly for women and underrepresented minorities. Read more: A $3 million gift to expand STEM talent