Safety App Empowers Students, Offers Peace of Mind for Parents. The Umergency app was created by a mother whose daughter had part of her leg amputated. 4 million young adults arrive in emergency rooms each year because of accidents, illnesses and injuries. The app can help parents keep an eye on their college student’s safety….

Retailers Embrace AI Tech for Improved Customer Experience The retail industry is looking for ways to keep up with the times. Many companies are implementing AI technology across the entire product and service cycle. Walmart, Sephora, Walgreens, North Face, Uniqlo, and more are using AI to enhance customers’ experiences. “The retail industry is looking for…

Remote Locales Work from Home with Satellite Internet The COVID-19 pandemic put the growing trend of working from home on fast-forward. Viasat has stepped up to connect unserved and underserved areas. Satellite internet service makes it possible for residents in remote areas to work and remain productive from home. “Viasat has stepped up to connect…

How Safe Are You From Your Own Employees? Average financial loss for one instance of employee fraud is $140,000. 40 to 50 percent of victimized companies don’t recover any of their losses. Anti-fraud controls, including cameras, have significant impact on losses due to internal fraud. The average Fortune 500 company lost $6.7 million to harassment…

Homeowners Desire American-Made Solar Panels Solar installers and electricians offer a range of domestic products. 82 percent of people support making solar panels on American soil. The U.S. solar manufacturing industry employs thousands of Americans across the country. Consumers trust American solar manufacturers to stand behind their product guarantees. “Domestic products are available from solar…

Greener Cities Crop Up, Started in California BP Gardens is a subsidiary of GreenGro Technologies. CEO James Haas hopes to provide locally grown, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. The company has also found a niche market in the medical marijuana industry with its hydroponic grow systems. “We want to go big,” says Haas. “GreenGro Technologies has…

Four Tech Tools That Can Help Your Small Business Grow April 30-6 is National Small Business Week. More than half of Americans own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. The DataTraveler Vault Privacy drive has hardware-based encryption. “The DataTraveler…

Cybersickness Is Real, But So Is Relief Motion sickness caused by nausea, vertigo, and oculomotor abnormalities is termed as cybersickness. Through the application of acupressure, Sea-Bands are meant to naturally ease the symptoms of motion and travel sickness. “Cybersickness is a form of motion sickness, characterized by nausea, disorientation, and oculomotor disturbances. Sea-Bands are designed…

Cruise Easy as Wireless Tech Improves Road Safety Cinterion is the global leader in wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) communication technology. M2M allows machines, equipment and vehicles to securely communicate over wireless networks. The “Internet of Things” can improve efficiency, reduce congestion and emissions. “Cinterion is the world’s leading manufacturer of wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) communication systems. The…