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Advancements in Cloud Computing and Education with Amazon
Amazon Web Services is providing new educative learning sessions for students and professors to collaborate with when developing new skills in cloud computing technology. To break down how cloud computing works, I wanted to share the definition of the term: the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer. I often hear someone speak of cloud computing as a far off and complex idea. But when one breaks down the process it makes clear sense. Local servers can store data
Renewable Energy & Bioengineering Leads the Clean Energy Revolution
The U.S. Department of Energy continues to keep the public informed on the latest forms of technology. They published recently that close to a half of a million electric vehicles are now on the road. That connects to a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 58%. When they report that costs for solar panels cost for solar panels have dropped 54% since 2008, I was able to find out more on those numbers with a recent report by the U.S. Department of Energy. They also recently noted: Land-based wind accounted for 41 percent of all new capacity
SXSW 2017 Adds +750 Sessions, Mark Cuban, and Additional Keynotes
SXSW Conference recently announced +150 sessions, additional keynote speakers, and featured panels scheduled for March 10-19. Last week, SXSW 2017 released the first wave of artists for SXSW Music. Scan over the international acts set to perform in Austin on March 14-19. Take a quiz with SXSW's main website to see which badge works best with your interests. New in 2017, the event is expanding the amount of available events with different badge types. Keynotes in 2017 will once again feature leaders in the film, music and technology industries. SXSW provides in-depth discussion with Lee Daniels (film), Jennifer Doudna (interactive), Gareth Edwards
The Google for Entrepreneurs Network Helps Startups Develop their Brand
The Google for Entrepreneurs Network is comprised of a group of campuses and communities that foster and help startups grow to meet new customers. Google for Entrepreneurs is a hub for business leaders to connect to share ideas. Major cities around the world have dozens of businesses that are looking to make an impact. With this platform by Google, users can plug into workshops to build new partnerships, as well as learning more about different startups. A brilliant piece to the campus section of Google for Entrepreneurs is the classes and workshops available to give guidance in the startup community.
SXSL 2016 on the South Lawn at The White House with President Obama
South by South Lawn, also known as SXSL, was held at The White House in Washington D.C. on October 3, 2016. "We are very proud of the work we have been able to do over last eight years here in the United States. Doubling fuel efficiency standards on cars. Really ramping up our investment in clean energy. So, we've doubled the production of clean enegy since I came into office. We have increased wind power three fold. We have increased the production of solar power thrity fold." - President Barack Obama SXSL helped bridge politicians and the public to breakdown
Google Presents: Local Guides Challenge 2016
Google Local Guides is hosting a challenge to capture and record local businesses via photography and written reviews. During October 2016, Google is opening up Local Guides to encourage users to add informed, clearly written reviews to Google Maps. 'The 5 cities that contribute the most reviews and photos in October will be invited to an epic event in their hometown.' MegS - Google Moderator I've been working as a contributor on Google Maps. After researching this event, I noticed that users need to sign up as a 'Local Guide' to contribute information to be recorded for the Local
Amazon Announces the Alexa Socialbot Artificial Intelligence Challenge
Amazon, a Seattle-based technology company, announced today that they will be hosting the Alexa Prize Competition. This annual competition will take place on a college level at universities, and will focus on developing and managing code that will benefit the field of artificial intelligence (AI). "The Alexa Prize challenges students to build socialbots that can acquire knowledge and opinions from the web, and express them in context just as a human would in everyday conversations," said Rohit Prasad, Vice President and Head Scientist, Amazon Alexa. One of the goals to this competition is to help advance vocal recognition in computer science. Currently
The Monday Night Presidential Debate Between Hillary Clinton & Donald Trump
The first 2016 Presidential Debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be held this evening at Long Island’s Hofstra University starting at 8:00 CST/9:00 p.m. EST. We have the live stream via PBS Newshour available below. Connect with the stream on YouTube to engage in a live chat. This debate will be hosted by Lester Holt, NBC News. It will be a 90 minute, commercial-free block of political topics. The candidates will half-hour each (two 15-minute segments) on three broad topics curated by NBC. The issues that the candidates discuss will be a focal point to the debate this
Leonardo DiCaprio to Discuss Climate Change at SXSL 2016 with President Obama
Leonardo DiCaprio will be showcasing his latest documentary Before the Flood at South by South Lawn on October 3. DiCaprio first debuted the film at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 9. "The origins to wanting to do a film like this is to give the scientific community out there a voice. Because we have long ignored the predictions of the scientific community. 97% of the scientific community agrees we are contributing to the issue of climate change in such a major way that we are altering the course of the future as we know it." - Leonardo DiCaprio Before the Flood features a
Fall Trends in Virtual Reality with Oculus 3D Technology
Oculus, a virtual reality technology company, has continued to push forward despite their ongoing legal battles. The company is currently in the process of working with the legal system to settle a dispute over intellectual property rights within the company. My view on intellectual property is that the producer should be compensated for their work. As a producer myself, I understand that you have to protect your information in a similar manner as other products to a business. As the company releases more videos games and virtual reality projects, the holiday season is looking to be stocked with new titles
Amazon Web Services is providing new educative learning sessions for students
The U.S. Department of Energy continues to keep the public informed
SXSW Conference recently announced +150 sessions, additional keynote speakers, and featured
The Google for Entrepreneurs Network is comprised of a group of
South by South Lawn, also known as SXSL, was held at
Google Local Guides is hosting a challenge to capture and record
Amazon, a Seattle-based technology company, announced today that they will be hosting
The first 2016 Presidential Debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
Leonardo DiCaprio will be showcasing his latest documentary Before the Flood at South
Oculus, a virtual reality technology company, has continued to push forward