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Kroger, Microsoft Collaborate On Digital Shelf Technology
CINCINNATI (AP) — Kroger is collaborating with Microsoft to test an upgraded digital shelf technology that the Cincinnati-based supermarket chain says could speed up shopping for its customers. The Cincinnati… Read More
Was That A Bed Bug On My Couch? This App Has The Answer
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Just the thought of a bed bug infestation is enough to make you start scratching and tossing out furniture. A new app created by a researcher… Read More
Technology Upgrade To Benefit Kentucky Social Services Staff
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky officials say a technology upgrade will allow state social workers to spend less time on paperwork. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services says about… Read More
Next War: The Future of Technology, Security and Threats
Robots, Artificial Intelligence, Cyberwar, Social Media Battles, 3D printing, bio-enhancements, and a new geopolitical competition; the 21st century is being shaped by a range of exciting, and scary, new trends… Read More
Virgin Galactic Space Plane Reaches New Heights In Test Flight
Billionaire Richard Branson wants to be on the “first official flight” to see space as a tourist by the end of 2018. His company’s latest test flight reached heights of more than 32 miles.
Parents: Here’s How To Pick The Best Kids Apps For Family Vacations
A handy guide to choosing fun and educational media for kids this summer.
What Happens When Hackers Hijack Our Smart Devices?
Computer scientist Avi Rubin says all our smart devices — cars, phones, even fitness trackers — can be hacked. He warns that our network of connected technology puts us at risk for cyberattacks.
‘Gaming Disorder’ Now Listed As Mental Health Condition
Obsessive video gamers know how to anticipate dangers in virtual worlds. The World Health Organization says they now should be on guard for a danger in the real world: spending… Read More
Senior Tech Fair
Seniors are invited to the Senior Tech Fair to learn the basics of their devices and more (text messages, e-mails, etc.). This is a free service from The Athens Village… Read More
Bride of Frankenstein
To mark the 200th anniversary of the gothic horror novel Frankenstein, the Ohio University Technology and Society Certificate Program sponsors a screening and panel discussion of Bride of Frankenstein, starring… Read More
Impossible? The Bleeding Veggie Burger
Few things have as big an impact on our environment as the food we eat. Agriculture accounts for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. And beef production, in particular, uses… Read More