Stories Tagged as
Tech
The precision agriculture revolution is coming, just slowly
by
Eric Schmid
Jul 4, 2024
Since the 1990s, precision agriculture has promised to revolutionize farming, by giving growers granular information about what’s happening with the crops in their fields and new technology to actually put that data to good use. But the new developments in precision ag have yet to fully transform farming.
When an accessibility mapping app went viral, success came with a cost
by
Sarah Leeson
Jun 11, 2024
Roll Mobility, an app for mapping accessibility infrastructure and linking disabled communities, went viral. Now the team needs to raise funds.
Zoom cashiers may signal a new era of digital offshoring and remote work
by
Amy Scott
and Sarah Leeson
May 27, 2024
With advancements in tech and AI, outsourcing looks different now.
Texas' high tech sector buzzes along amid industry downturn
May 22, 2024
High tech represents nearly 5% of state GDP and more than 9% of employment. What makes the state's sector so resilient?
AI likely to make voice assistants smarter
by
Matt Levin
Aug 2, 2023
Google aims to “supercharge” Google Assistant with the same tech that underlies ChatGPT, which could boost communication.
Tech manufacturing is causing a boom in non-residential construction
Aug 1, 2023
Biden Administration policies are geared toward fixing high-tech supply chains and accelerating the transition to EVs.
San Francisco's mayor challenges the public perception of her city
Jul 18, 2023
San Francisco's empty office buildings and fleeing retailers have been in the news. London Breed challenges that narrative.
For public good, not for profit.
Reddit, Twitter and the [price] war on third-party developers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jul 17, 2023
In a bid for new revenue streams, social media platforms risk alienating API makers, who are an integral part of the digital ecosystem.
Tomorrow's tech disruptors learn how to raise their game
Jul 17, 2023
The video game industry has a diversity problem. This Bay Area mentorship program has solutions.