Google, Microsoft, Amex and Others Offer Over $400M to Obama’s Startup America
The Startup America Partnership saw some tech heavy hitters investing in the initiative when it was unveiled back in January. Now, 15 companies are going in again, providing over $400 million in value on top of the original commitment from companies like IBM, Intel, and HP. Companies will be able to apply for these resources [...]
Read MoreLebron Foundation, HP to Donate 1,000 Computers
The LeBron James Family Foundation and Hewlett-Packard have joined forces to donate 1,000 new computers to 59 different Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. The money comes from the $3 million LeBron raised for charity during his one-hour “The Decision” special, where he announced he would join the Miami Heat. First stop? The Miami Boys & [...]
Read MoreTechnology Heavy Hitters Invest in Startup America
In his State of the Union address last week, President Obama mentioned helping entrepreneurs to start up and grow their businesses in order to stimulate the economy. To that end, three of the biggest tech companies in the nation are committing millions to an initiative called the Startup America Partnership. Intel Corp. said Monday it [...]
Read MoreHP Webcams Aren’t Racist, Just Their Algorithms
Over the weekend a kind of funny, kind of disturbing video surfaced on YouTube. The video showcased Desi, an African-American man and his white co-worker Wanda, playing around with the face-tracking software in a HP webcam. If you’re unfamiliar with the technology, it’s basically supposed to follow your face no matter where you move. If [...]
Read MoreDr. Dre and Hewlett-Packard Set to Release Special Edition Laptop
Just over a month ago Hewlett-Packard and Monster Cable’s “Beats by Dr. Dre” brand announced a partnership but details were slim. Recently HP has announced that the collaboration with Beats by Dr. Dre will offer a limited edition Envy 15 laptop (branded with the Beats by Dr. Dre logo) as well as software that will enhance the audio through headphones or external speakers. According to Whooha.com, the sound system is labeled as “Beats Audio” and the special edition laptop will be available on October 18th starting at $1,699.
Read MoreBroadband Advocate Larry Irving Joins Hewlett Packard
TargetMarketNews.com reports that former co-chairman of the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA), Larry Irving, will be joining Hewlett-Packard as their vice-president of Global Government Affairs. He will be responsible for shaping public policy and building relationships worldwide with government officials, community leaders, non-governmental organizations and HP business partners.
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