This Week in Tech
Tune in as Jeanne Destro discusses a new tech topic each week!
Friday, 19 February 2021 09:21
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-19-21: Friendly Robots & Zoom Cats Featured
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This week, how Akron-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is investing in autonomous delivery vehicles, like the one pictured below, from Starship Technologies. Starship Technologies delivery robot, now funded (in part) by Goodyear Our featured guest is Abhijit Ganguly, who heads a new Goodyear venture fund, with details about their…
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Friday, 12 February 2021 09:31
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-12-21: Sexy New App For Married Couples Featured
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Married, or otherwise committed couples can put a little "zing" back into the bedroom, with a sexy new app called "LoveSync". In a pre-Valentine's Day interview, Jeanne Destro got all the intimate details, from Jenn Cmich, who created the app with her husband, Ryan.
LoveSync Co-Founders, Ryan and…
LoveSync Co-Founders, Ryan and…
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Friday, 05 February 2021 09:15
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-2-5-21: Tech Hub Ohio Featured
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Tech professionals from big cities like Seattle and San Francisco are moving to Northeast Ohio. Find out why, with OhioX President, Chris Berry.
Chris Berry, President, Ohio X
Chris Berry, President, Ohio X
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Friday, 29 January 2021 10:54
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-29-21: Apple Cars, Smart Headlights, and Digital COVID-19 Passports Featured
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This week, we're featuring innovations in car technology, from Apple Cars, to flying Cadillacs, and even smart headlights! We’ve also got a story about the possibility of “Digital Covid-19 passports”, the future of farming, and tips on how to make a great impression in virtual meetings. Our special guest this…
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Friday, 22 January 2021 07:43
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-22-21: Science Fiction Meets Science Fact, Part 2 Featured
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This week, a conversation about how seemingly far-fetched ideas featured in Sci-Fi books, movies, and even cartoons have become real world inventions, and what that could mean for people trying to patent them. Our special guests are University of Akron School of Law Professor, Camilla Hrdy, and Intellectual Property attorney…
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Friday, 15 January 2021 06:16
This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-1-15-21: Science Fiction Meets Science Fact, Part One Featured
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Beam me up, Scotty! Quantum computers can "teleport" information. Find out how that might work, and how soon we may be able to start using this revolutionary new technology, in the first installment of our two-part series, "Science Fiction Meets Science Fact". This week's featured guest is University of Akron…
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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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