By Eliot Olaya, Al Dia
Prospanica’s Philadelphia chapter held a panel about Latinas in tech, hosting three Latina women who have had years of experience within the industry. Continue reading How Latinas can navigate the tech industry
By Mint
South Korean influencer Rozy has over 130,000 followers on Instagram. She posts photos of globetrotting adventures, she sings, dances and models. The interesting fact is, unlike most popular faces on the medium, Rozy is not a real human. However, this digitally rendered being looks so real that it’s often mistaken for flesh and blood. Continue reading Your favourite Instagram face might not be a human. How AI is taking over influencer roles
By Zachy Hennessey, The Jerusalem Post
“Let’s start by establishing that hi-tech is really the best place for women,” began Dorit Dor, Chief Product Officer for Check Point, during a panel at Tuesday night’s first inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit from The Jerusalem Post and WE (Women’s Entrepreneurship). During the event, executives from throughout the hi-tech industry gathered to share their knowledge and experience with female entrepreneurs across the country. Continue reading Lack of women in hi-tech is a ‘vicious issue’ that must be solved – Female execs.
By Antonia DeBianchi, People
Six Flags has announced its expanding accessibility for park-goers with special needs. Continue reading Six Flags Is Making Its Parks More Accessible for Visitors with Special Needs
By BET
Former Empire actor and red carpet scientist Terrence Howard is currently visiting Uganda as part of a government effort to draw investors from the African diaspora to the nation. He is claiming he has what it needs to change the world. Continue reading Terrence Howard Claims He Invented ‘New Hydrogen Technology’ To Defend Uganda
By Businesswire
The roughly $175 billion U.S. housing development market is known for high barriers to entry — and today, real estate developers of color make up less than five percent of the industry. To help address this gap, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced Growing Diverse Housing Developers, a $40 million grant initiative focused on expanding the growth and success of real estate developers of color, including Black- and Latino-owned firms. Continue reading Wells Fargo Foundation Aims to Grow Diverse Housing Developers with $40 Million Donation
By Lauraine Langreo, Education Week
Hawaii is trying to prepare its K-12 students to fill the massive shortages of jobs in STEM-related fields. Continue reading How a NASA-Supported Robotics Program Is Preparing Students for STEM Careers
By Jackie Wattles, CNN
A rocket built by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin carried its fifth group of passengers to the edge of space, including the first-ever Mexican-born woman to make such a journey. Continue reading At 17, she was her family’s breadwinner on a McDonald’s salary. Now she’s gone into space
By Denver Sean, Love B Scott
The film, which is scheduled to open on Nov. 23, will follow three generations of a family of explorers and take viewers “to a place of infinite mystery unlike anything you’ve ever seen,” according to a trailer released by the studio earlier this month. Continue reading Disney’s ‘Strange World’ to Feature First Gay Teen Romance in Animated Feature Film
By Tech 2
There is no point in denying it, but automation is the future. Imagine a world where your TV pauses the movie or the show that you’re watching when it senses that you’ve stood up to fetch a fresh bowl of popcorn, and resumes playing the content when you return. Or how about a computer that senses you’re stressed out at work and starts playing some mellow and relaxing tunes? Continue reading GOOGLE IS WORKING ON A NEW TECH THAT CAN READ YOUR BODY LANGUAGE WITHOUT USING CAMERAS
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