This Week in Tech
Tune in as Jeanne Destro discusses a new tech topic each week!
Friday, 08 January 2021 07:42
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-8-21: Pandemic Winners & Losers, New Health Tech, and Cyberwarfare Center Featured
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Tech giants like Amazon and Apple aren't the only companies that have prospered since the start of the pandemic. Some manufacturing companies that use advanced technology are also doing well. Find out which ones, as we talk to MAGNET President and CEO, Ethan Karp. We're also talking with Akron Fire…
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Saturday, 02 January 2021 07:53
This Week in Tech With Jeanne Destro-(Bonus Edition): Flying Cars, Autonomous Vehicles, Satellite Broadband-12-29-20 Featured
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Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted outlines hot new tech initiatives underway right now in Ohio, including the development of flying cars, self-driving trucks, and broadband for under served rural areas delivered in a brand new way; low-level satellites. Ohio Lt. Governor, Jon Husted
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Friday, 01 January 2021 07:06
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-1-21: Best Tech and Trends of 2020 Featured
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This Week, we’re taking a look back at the best tech and trends of 2020 overall, and then focusing on tech trends and advancements that can help business leaders move forward with confidence and success in the new year. Our featured guest is author David Weinberger, who wrote the introduction to…
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Tuesday, 29 December 2020 11:57
This Week in Tech With Jeanne Destro-Bonus Edition-12-29-20: Flying Cars, Self-Driving Trucks, and Satellite Broadband Featured
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Flying cars, self-driving trucks, and broadband delivered to rural areas by low-flying satellites; that's what's on tap right now, as Ohio Lt. Governor, Jon Husted, explains exciting new tech projects underway statewide. Ohio Lt. Governor, Jon Husted
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Friday, 25 December 2020 05:25
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-12-25-20: NASA, Moon, and Mars Featured
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This week, Santa is bringing you a big box of Moon rocks, and not just any old moon rocks; brand new ones that could provide new answers about the heavenly body that will serve as our stepping stone to Mars. We're also revisiting one of our most memorable interviews from…
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Friday, 18 December 2020 05:10
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-12-18-20: Russian Hackers Infiltrate US Government Networks Featured
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An ongoing cyber intrusion into more than 18 thousand computer systems worldwide, poses a "grave risk" to federal, state, and local governments, as well as private companies and organizations, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which this week issued an Emergency Directive urging all those affected…
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Friday, 11 December 2020 07:25
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-12-11-20 Featured
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This week, hackers targeting the COVID-19 vaccine supply chain, and why cryptocurrency is increasingly popular and profitable. Special guests include Computer Science Professor and cybersecurity expert, Dr. John Nicholas, from the University of Akron, and author Jeff John Roberts, on his new book, "The Kings of Crypto".
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Friday, 04 December 2020 07:52
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-12-4-20 Featured
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This week, we’re focusing on election interference, social media influencers, the pandemic, and Zooming with Santa Claus! Featured guests include Dr. Alexa Fox from the University of Akron, who explains how and why social media influencers are being used by some colleges to try and slow the spread of COVID-19.…
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Friday, 27 November 2020 05:40
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-11-27-20 Featured
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Self driving cars, electric vehicles, and the future of driving. That's what's on the menu on this day after Thanksgiving conversation with CBS News Radio automotive industry expert, Jeff Gilbert, from WWJ Radio, in Detroit. We're following up on stories about how self-driving technology was supposed to improve traffic safety,…
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Friday, 20 November 2020 08:58
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-11-20-20 Featured
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The US EPA celebrated "America Recycles Week" with a new national goal of 50% by 2030. So, how are we doing now, and what new technology can help us do better? Our special guests include Summit ReWorks Executive Director, Marcie Kress, on why so much of what we think we're recycling…
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Friday, 13 November 2020 07:23
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-11-13-20 Featured
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How electric vehicles are driving new economic development, new Amazon tech for cars, and Amazon officially opening their new fulfillment center in Akron. Also, a new program aimed at providing Wi-Fi for residents in low income housing, and the University of Akron increasing their their ability to provide cybersecurity education…
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