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Shakespeare Goes Solar with Climatize
In the realm of New Jersey, nestled in Florham Park, the Shakespeare Theatre, an institution of great reverence, goes solar with the help of Climatize.
Exciting Leadership News from Santa Cruz SBDC!
The Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center has appointed Alexander Pedersen as their new Director.
Joby Celebrates Milestone: Marina Product Launch and Toyota North America President & CEO's Inspiring Speech ā Full Presentation
Joby invited more than a thousand Joby employees and guests to join us in Marina, California, in celebrating the first Joby eVTOL aircraft to roll off our pilot manufacturing line.
Barbenheimer: The Movie
So you're stuck in a crowd of eager moviegoers this week, squashed between a gang of nuclear physics enthusiasts and a flash mob of hardcore Barbie fans, and you're thinking, "Man, life is tough. Why can't I have both?"
Can ChatGPT āseeā?
Microsoft recently found that GPT-4 could generate images, despite not being specifically trained for this task. Local AI experts Will Mayall takes the blinders off of ChatGPT.
Aptos is Microsoftās New Default Font
Aptos isnāt just a place, itās also a font! Learn more about the creator and the journey to Aptos.
HAL: Open the Pod Bay Doors
If HAL in 2001 A Space Odyssey were a super-intelligent AGI, would astronaut Dave have been able to reason with it? This cosmic nerd believes that where this is AGI, there is a way.
MBARI Open House: Your Window into the Wonders of Marine Science
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) invites you to step into the fascinating world of marine research at the MBARI Open House on Saturday, July 29.
Joby Releases First Annual Environmental, Social, Governance Report
Joby Aviation, Inc. today announced the release of its first annual Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report.
It's a Bird. It's a Plane. No, It's Joby!
The Joby aircraft delivers nearly twice the power of a Tesla Model S Plaid, despite being lighter than the car.
Santa Cruz County Bank Announces New Board Member
Santa Cruz County Bank adds a new member to itās board of directors.
Celebrate Resilience: Annieglass
Calling all glass enthusiasts, art lovers, entrepreneurs, and party-goers:. Come together to celebrate Annieglass on July 29 at 310 Harvest Dr in Watsonville. The magic starts at 1:00pm and keeps going until 4:00pm.
Threads Sets A New Record
Imagine if a newly launched app was like one of those super contagious viruses in movies. It's sneezing out millions of users every day. This isn't some sick plot of a sci-fi horror, it's actually the tale of a new app called Threads.
The Economic Potential of Generative AI
This report from McKinsey & Company explores the economic potential of generative AI, including the addition of trillions of dollars to the economy, creation of new jobs, wage growth, and promotion of inclusivity.
Santa Cruz County Bank Announces New Board Member
Santa Cruz County Bank welcomes Executive Vice President of the Don Chapin Company, Inc., to its board of directors.
The 418 Project Welcomes Two New Board Members
The 418 Project welcomes two new faces to their board!
Fxnction Gear Is Now Part of The Onewheel Team
Dave Stewart created Fxnction wrist guards to fill a gap in the market for high-quality safety gear, and now, Onewheel has acquired Fxnction Gear and brought Dave in-house to design top-notch protective gear for riders.
The AI Karaoke Catastrophe You Won't Want to Miss
What happens when you get a group of locals together at a wine bar, with a local musician, and let AI rewrite the lyrics to your favorite songs in some sort of AI karaoke? Pour decisions, of course!
Meta Unleashes Threads: A New Challenger to Twitter's Dominance
In a move signaling fierce competition in the social media realm, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, unveiled its latest app, Threads, on Wednesday, positioning it as a direct adversary to Twitter.
Joby Completes Submission of Stage Three Certification Plans to the FAA
Joby Aviation announced it has submitted all of its Certification Plans to the Federal Aviation Administration, marking further progress toward completing the third of five stages required to certify its aircraft for commercial use.