This Week in Tech
Tune in as Jeanne Destro discusses a new tech topic each week!
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 16:12
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-4-1-22: A Tale of Two Startups Featured
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Two very different Ohio startups are in the spotlight this week, both offering innovative ideas that can solve big problems, and maybe even save lives. Robotic Maintenance Vehicles is headquartered in Alvordton, OH, about 45 miles West of Toledo, and is seeking customers now for its new A-I enabled Robobotic…
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Friday, 25 March 2022 06:25
This Week in Tech-3-25-22: Charging Into the Future with EV's Featured
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The ongoing push toward electric vehicles takes on more urgency, as the War in Ukraine roils oil markets and causes gasoline prices to hit record highs nationwide. Listen now, to hear how the federal government is pushing to expand the nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations, and how Akron's…
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Friday, 18 March 2022 06:50
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-3-18-22: Digital Dollars Featured
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President Biden issued an executive order to ensure responsible innovation in digital assets, including possibly creating a US Central Bank digital currency. Find out why, with featured guest, Kent State University Finance Professor & Lecturer, David Pelleg.
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Friday, 11 March 2022 07:55
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-3-11-22: 5-G vs. Aviation Safety: What's Next? Featured
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Great for your mobile phone, not so great for aviation. Find out what is behind continuing concerns about the rollout of 5-G technology nationwide, and what is being done to make sure you're safe to fly. Our featured guest is Dr. Tim Collins, who is a former Air Force fighter…
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Friday, 04 March 2022 06:56
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-3-4-22: Hot Tech Jobs & Cool Cameras Featured
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From hot tech jobs, to cool new cameras, this week we're featuring a wide range of stories, including how big tech is stepping up to support the people of Ukraine, now under siege by Russia.
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Friday, 25 February 2022 07:17
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-25-22: Social Media Vs. Celebrity Endorsements Featured
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While celebrity advertising endorsements are not yet a thing of the past; they're certainly on the wane, and changing, as a result of social media. Find out why, with University of Akron Assistant Marketing Professor, Alexa Fox. She recently co-authored a new study that analyzed celebrity athlete Twitter posts from…
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Thursday, 17 February 2022 12:02
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-18-22: Getting Ready for Ohio's New High Tech Jobs Featured
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Do you have what it takes to land a good paying job at Intel's new semiconductor factory which will open near Columbus, OH, in 2025? University of Akron Computer Information Systems Professor, Dr. John Nicholas, explains the types of jobs that will likely be available, and the kind of education…
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Wednesday, 09 February 2022 11:01
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-11-22: Weaving Magic Featured
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This week, we're exploring the intersection of art and technology, with Kent State University Artist and Professor, Janice Lessman-Moss. Moss, who heads the University's Textile Arts Department, has been teaching students how to weave for the past 40 years, and she talked to us about how digital technology has enabled…
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Friday, 04 February 2022 06:11
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-4-22: New Surgical Device Zaps Cancer Featured
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A new, high tech medical device that is already being used in Great Britain, but not yet approved here in the US, is showing promise for treating Prostate Cancer. The NanoKnife was developed by US-based Angiodynamics, and as you'll hear from Cleveland Clinic Urologist, Dr. Ruben Olivares; it is a…
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Friday, 28 January 2022 06:33
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-28-22: Intel Creates Silicon Heartland In Ohio Featured
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While Intel's 20 billion dollar investment in two new semiconductor factories in Central Ohio is a huge win for the Buckeye state; it is also a huge win for America. Listen now, to hear from President Biden, and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who explain why it will not only…
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Friday, 21 January 2022 06:43
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-21-22: How Emotions Drive the Spread of Fake News Featured
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A new study shows emotions - especially, anger - drive the spread of fake news online, and that you can help stop it by recognizing how you're being manipulated. Listen now as Jeanne Destro to Bowling Green State University Associate Professor, Christy Galletta Horner, about her new study on the…
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