5 Tech Breakthroughs Bringing Clean Water to the Developing World
In the West we take clean water for granted, but for 1.1 billion people across the developing world, the idea of easy access to treated water goes beyond a luxury concept. Technology can help. There are various companies and charitable organizations working on easy-to-use, low cost solutions to benefit those across the globe for whom [...]
Read MoreMicrosoft Brings Windows Azure Toolkits to iOS, Android, and Windows Phone
Microsoft has announced the availability of the Windows Azure Toolkits for mobile devices, including: Windows Phone, iOS, and a preview of tools for Android. These tools allow developers to leverage the cloud to accelerate creation of mobile apps. Groupon, for instance, is using the platform to create a consistent mobile experience for users. “At Groupon, [...]
Read MoreInside Windows 7 with Cordell Jones (Video)
I had the opportunity to sit down with Windows 7 Program Manager Cordell Jones. Cordell has worked with Microsoft for the past 14 years, with the past 2 years focused on Windows 7. Some of Cordell’s past project include Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Exchange. Cordell now works on the networking side of Windows 7. Cordell [...]
Read MoreStanford iPhone 101: App Development Videos available through iTunes U
In a recent post on Black Digerati we gave our perspective on why African-American Digerati’s should become iPhone app development entrepreneurs. Prior to the post, some of you may have already taken stabs at creating your own iPhone app, while others of you may not be sure where or how to start.
Read MoreDiverse Reviewers Sought for Broadband Stimulus Grants
The federal government is looking for reviewers to help ensure stimulus money earmarked for broadband projects goes to the right places. $7.2 billion was included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to boost broadband growth in underserved areas. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a division of the Department of Commerce, is overseeing grants from organizations and communities seeking funds from the stimulus package.
Read MoreCoder Girl
Rapping about Technology is not a new phenomenon. We covered the YouTube hit, Design Coding by Poetic Profit AKA the SEO Rapper and I’ve mention in the past the NerdCore band Monzy with their cult classic Kill Dash 9. Today we bring to you Dale Chase’s Ode to female coders, Coder Girl. Enjoy!
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