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Primax and Ambient Photonics Collaborate to Create Breakthrough Solar-Powered Computer Mouse
Primax, a total solutions provider for the 3 senses in 1, has partnered with Ambient Photonics, pioneers of low-light, indoor solar cell technology for everyday electronics, to develop the Primax Ambient Solar Mouse.
Lila Tretikov to Keynote 10th Anniversary of CruzHacks 2024
This year's CruzHacks 2024 is notable for the return of Lila Tretikov as the keynote speaker, who was the inaugural keynote a decade ago and is recognized as one of the most influential women in tech.
Sphera Acquires SupplyShift, a Pioneer in Supply Chain Sustainability Software
Sphera, a leading global provider of environmental, social and governance performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, announces that it has acquired SupplyShift.
Upskilling California’s Workforce Using State Funding: How Your Company Can Benefit Webinar
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, staying competitive requires a skilled and adaptable workforce. This webinar is tailored for California manufacturers seeking to upskill their teams, elevate performance, drive growth, build resilience, and retain valuable talent.
Ambient Photonics Collaborates with Google to Develop a new Solar-Powered Device for Launch in 2024
Ambient Photonics collaborates with Google to develop a new solar-powered device for launch in 2024.
Ambient Photonics Showcases the Future of Battery-Free Electronics at CES 2024
Ambient Photonics will demonstrate light-powered remote controls, keyboards, computer mice, sensors, and other electronics at CES 2024 booth 53755 in the Venetian Expo.
Joby and Clay Lacy Partner to Bring First Electric Air Taxi Charger to Southern California
Joby Aviation announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Clay Lacy Aviation to install Southern California’s first electric air taxi charger at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, CA.
Fake News Education for Students
Starting this year, California's public school students will begin receiving media literacy education, aimed at teaching them to distinguish between authentic news and fake news, as well as differentiating genuine news articles from paid internet advertising
Zero 2024 Walk-Throughs
Zero Motorcycles, unveiled its model year 2024 product line complete with several all-new models. Headlined by new mid-power options, the MY24 product line represents an expansion of the company’s vast array of products.
Why Is Onewheel A Pilots Favorite Carry On?
Can you bring Onewheels on Airplanes? If you own one, then definitely! It turns out that pilots absolutely love Onewheels.
Santa Cruz County Bank Ranks #1
Santa Cruz County Bank announced its #1 ranking as top lender for number of SBA loans and its #3 ranking based upon total dollar volume of SBA loans in the Silicon Valley.
Top Santa Cruz County Companies and Startups to Watch in 2024
Every year we share a list of the companies who we think will make some huge strides in the upcoming year. Here’s who made the list.
Joby Aviation's 2023 Triumphs: Flight Milestones and Community Bonds
In 2023, Joby Aviation's team achieved remarkable milestones in manufacturing, certification, and flight testing, all while advancing the development of a next-generation aviation company with strong ties to local communities.
Fostering Connections in Santa Cruz through ChatGPT: A Unique UCSC Student Project
A team of students at UCSC are exploring how AI / ChatGPT can facilitate gratitude/connection.
UCSC joins as founding member of new Action Collaborative to Improve Pathways for Women of Color in Tech
UC Santa Cruz has joined a new Action Collaborative on transforming trajectories for women of color in tech which was launched by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
New York Times vs. OpenAI: The Epic Showdown Over Content Theft
Some spicy news coming right at you! The New York Times has slapped OpenAI and Microsoft with a lawsuit over content theft.
La Barra Pro-Am Pickleball Invitational: Join the Fun on Tech Day
The inaugural La Barra Pro-Am Pickleball Invitational is gearing up to make history, bringing together 13 of the world's foremost professional pickleball players for a groundbreaking event. Scheduled to take place from January 3-7, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey.
Digital NEST's 2023 End Of Year Campaign - "Join The Journey"
Digital NEST creates sustainable and scalable technology learning centers for Latinx youth to provide the skills, network, and resources to foster economic equality.
The Rolling Stone Exclusive with Joby Aviation
JoeBen Bevirt, visionary founder of Joby Aviation, leads the revolution in electric air taxis, transforming urban transportation with innovation and sustainability.
Joby Outperforms: 120 Air Taxi Operations Per Hour in Busy Airspace
Joby today announced it has successfully completed a series of air traffic simulations with NASA’s Ames Research Center that evaluated how air taxi operations can be integrated into today’s airspace.