At New York City’s Global Citizen Festival last week, communications giant, Verizon, announced a new 5G Expansion initiative for public schools as part of its Innovative Learning Initiative. While this looming next leap in mobile tech is still not quite ready for prime time, Verizon believes that schools, especially underfunded schools, should be a priority. Connected education This initiative, which … Read More
Telecom Company Opens 5G Smart Factory in Texas
The telecom megalith, Ericsson, recently announced that it plans to open the world’s first fully automated smart factory in Lewisville, TX. The factory will be outfitted with 5G to build Advanced Antenna System radios that boost network coverage over its 300,000 square foot facility. The factory, one of the first major 5G initiatives in North America, will employ 100 people. … Read More
Apple Mac Pro Desktops to be Made in Texas to Avoid Tariffs
Apple has moved the manufacturing of its Mac Pro Desktop computers to Austin, Texas to avoid trade tariffs with China. While the tariffs implemented by President Trump’s administration contributed to the decision to move production, Apple CEO Tim Cook explained that it is part of an investment plan for the United States. U.S. Battle with International Tariffs BBC News explained … Read More
YouTube Creates Profile Cards to Track Comment History
Under YouTube’s current format, clicking on a commenter’s name will take a user to the commenter’s YouTube channel page. However, a new feature added to the media content site could well transform that. Introducing the profile card As YouTube currently revealed on its “Creator Insider” channel where it shares its latest innovations, it will soon be possible to see “profile … Read More
Facebook Creates Technology to Read Minds
Technology seems to know everything about us from our web browsing habits to products we commonly purchase, and even the number of steps we take each day. Facebook has created a technology that now goes inside of our brains themselves. The tech giant has created an interface that translates brain signals into audible words. The Creation of the Latest Technology … Read More