What The Tech: Technology that never gained popularity
Over the past decade, several tech trends exploded with hype, soaked up billions of dollars, and promised to change everyday life. Then, almost as quickly, they faded away.
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What The Tech: Did you know there are gifts you should unwrap early?
Some devices need several hours of power before they’ll even
turn on. But charging is just part of the story. A growing number of gifts also need to be
activated, updated, and connected to the internet before they are usable.
What The Tech: Smartphone designed specifically for kids
‘Bark’s’ smartphone designed specifically for kids allows parental approvals and restrictions to keep kids safe.
South African septic system technology brought to Lowndes Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in rural Lowndes County could soon have a new option available to them — to deal with ongoing wastewater and sewage issues. Officials with the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program — have brought in a new technology from South Africa. Program officials hope the above ground onsite septic system will help put an end…
First ever connected rural classroom opens at RC Hatch School
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A new first-of-its-kind — high-tech classroom — is now up and running at RC Hatch School in Uniontown. What started out as an ordinary classroom has been transformed into a 21st century technology space. It’s a connected rural classroom designed to bridge the digital divide. Birmingham non-profit Ed Farms — designed and built the new…
Non-profits partner to host STEAM summer camp in Camden
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A group of Wilcox County children are taking part in two weeks of STEAM learning activities — at a summer camp in Camden. Black Belt Housing Authority partnered with Estella’s Brilliant Bus — to host it’s first STEAM summer camp. “We want to expose these kids at an early age with STEAM and STEM. So…
Montgomery Academy Holds STEAM Fest For The Community
Montgomery Academy held their annual STEAM Fest, allowing local children to experience learning in an exciting way.
MGMWERX Technology Showcase Scheduled for Next Tuesday
MGMWERX is hosting a technology showcase Tuesday. The event will spotlight the newest innovative tools and techniques is distance education, including virtual and augmented reality learning and instruction tools. The event is military focused, but Eric Gerritson with MGMWERXS says the technology can be utilized at any educational level. “This showcase is meant to bring together vendors, different companies, all…
Local Church Using Alternative Methods to Do Communion
Local churches are not letting the Coronavirus halt worship services. Some congregations are even using multiple platforms to reach its members. “They didn’t teach us how to deal with this kind of thing in seminary, you know, a world-wide pandemic,” Taylor Road Baptist Church Senior Pastor Daniel Atkins said. It’s becoming the new normal, as churches are now looking for…
Sales Tax Revenue Provides Technology, Improvements
There are more than 1,700 students in the Andalusia City School system. Every student in grades K-12 will have access to an electronic device in the upcoming school year. The technology will be paid for by the city’s half cent sales tax, which has been in effect for six years. The revenue from the tax is used exclusively for education….
