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17 Oct 23

IEEE’s Honor Society Gave This Boston University Student Tools to Succeed

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

When Joseph Greene was inducted into IEEE–Eta Kappa Nu almost a decade ago, the undergraduate EE student never imagined the impact IEEE-HKN would have on his life. As a member of the Kappa Sigma chapter at Boston University, he learned leadership and communications skills while accepting different roles. Through his…

17 Oct 23

How we test cases, cables and other accessories for your Google devices

Computer & Information Technology

Learn how Google tests accessories for its devices with the Made for Google program.

17 Oct 23

8 ways we’re making daily tasks more accessible

Computer & Information Technology

Today, we’re launching new products and features aimed at making daily tasks more accessible for people with disabilities.

17 Oct 23

Cybersecurity best practices for K-12 schools

Computer & Information Technology

Our K-12 Cybersecurity Guidebook includes tips and best practices for IT admins preparing for the school year.

17 Oct 23

Figure Unveils Its Humanoid Robot Prototype

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

When Figure announced earlier this year that it was working on a general purpose humanoid robot, our excitement was tempered somewhat by the fact that the company didn’t have much to show besides renders of the robot that it hoped to eventually build. Figure had a slick looking vision, but…

17 Oct 23

I swapped my car for an electric cargo bike

Computer & Information Technology

Tired of endless traffic jams, hefty bills, and the weight of climate guilt, city dwellers across Europe are ditching their cars for cargo bikes — and never looking back. Here’s why I became one of them. Once the vehicle of choice for a select group of urban eco-geeks, cargo bikes…

17 Oct 23

Google.org support to train more government workers in digital skills

Computer & Information Technology

InnovateUS has received $2 million in funding and pro bono support from Google.org to help upskill government workers.

17 Oct 23

Read this year’s Android Security Paper for the latest on mobile protections

Computer & Information Technology

This year’s updated Android Security Paper details the platform’s latest protections.

17 Oct 23

Google and Qualcomm are building a RISC-V-based platform for wearables

Computer & Information Technology

RISC-V, the upstart chip architecture, has stepped further into the market for processors. Semiconductor giant Qualcomm today announced that it’s building a RISC-V-based wearables platform for Wear OS, Google’s operating system for smartwatches. The system will expand Qualcomm’s lineup of Snapdragon Wear processors, which power the bulk of Wear OS…

17 Oct 23

EV startup Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy amid battery supply woes

Computer & Information Technology

Sometimes, despite the best of plans and intentions, businesses don’t make it. Unfortunately, this is true also for those who hope to change the world for the better. Earlier today, Swedish electric lorry startup Volta Trucks announced it had filed for bankruptcy, following the failure of its battery supplier this…