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Tech
Israeli start-up hoping USB drives will bridge digital divide
In Peter Jairus’ Nairobi neighborhood, almost nobody has a personal computer.
Ancient wisdom optimized for the digital age
Nine presenters spoke TED-style on how ancient Jewish wisdom applies to creating opportunities for creativity and joy during a Feb. 22 Los Angeles kickoff event for Wisdom Tribe, a collective of Jewish educators and innovators providing digital and experiential learning opportunities to a universal audience.
Apple’s health tech takes early lead among top hospitals
Apple Inc\’s healthcare technology is spreading quickly among major U.S. hospitals, showing early promise as a way for doctors to monitor patients remotely and lower costs.
Recharge your phone in 30 seconds? Israeli firm says it can
An Israeli company says it has developed technology that can charge a mobile phone in a few seconds and an electric car in minutes, advances that could transform two of the world\’s most dynamic consumer industries.
Start-up Nation takes on disabilities
Voiceitt, an Israeli start-up developing voice-translation technology for people with disabilities, was named recently the audience favorite at a Wall Street Journal-sponsored international technology conference.
NASA’s unmanned Antares rocket explodes on launch
An unmanned Antares rocket exploded seconds after lift off from a commercial launch pad in Virginia on Tuesday, a NASA TV broadcast showed.
No magic bullet: Technology has much to offer in the classroom, but it can’t fix everything
I’m sold on technology in the classroom. I really am. I mean, books, paper and pens are a form of technology — they’re just a comparatively inert and messy form.