“While IBM had been producing word processors of a sort for a few years when Berezin developed hers in 1968, she was the first to use semiconductor chips to make a true computing system for this purpose. IBM’s solution used…
Watch the best meteor shower of 2018 tonight
Head for dark, clear skies tonight to see the shooting stars of the Geminid meteor shower overhead. @SarahExplains that the shower is likely to be the best meteor shower of 2018. Read all about it at Space.com.
Students quit college to launch altruistic company
Reyn Aubrey and dozens of his former classmates offer a new entry into raising money that combines altruism with capitalism. Aubrey came up with an idea that combines capitalism and altruism into PocketChange, a new fundraising model that works well…
Northern Virginia schools expanding CS programs
Amazon’s new HQ spurs Virginia Tech and George Mason University to expand their computer science programs. They hope to graduate students that can help fill the 33,000 cybersecurity job openings in northern Virginia. Read more about it at NBC News.
Try an hour of code this week
It’s Computer Science Education Week. Search for fun coding activities online and get your kids (or yourself) into the game! Learn more about it at csedweek.org.
Google Assistant appreciates a little courtesy
Good way to teach kids (and adults) some manners. Do you think yelling commands at our AI-powered voice assistants is turning everyone into jerks? Google may think so … Google Assistant will soon respond with appreciation when you say “please”…
Cleveland aims to be a tech hub
Bernie Moreno hopes to educate everyone in Cleveland so his Blockland initiative can develop a local economy based on blockchain technology — the software behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. @BlocklandCLE Read more about it at NPR.
PC guide can help you buy a new laptop
If you’re shopping for a PC, you might want to take a look at this very thorough laptop buying guide produced by PCMag. It includes comparison shopping along with information on what type of laptop will suit your needs.
Meet the finalists of Change The Game Design Challenge
Google chose five finalists from thousands of teenage girls who wanted to bring their unique voices to the gaming world. They worked with Girls Make Games and ESA to produce, develop and launch their game designs on Google Play. Meet…
Free fitness trackers may come with a price
About 6 million workers worldwide receive wearable fitness trackers as part of workplace wellness programs. Many of these voluntary health programs give workers free or discounted trackers and health insurance discounts that range from about $100 to more than $2,000,…