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The State of Education In the Union

The White House is bullish on computer science, but we’ll have to wait to see the specifics of how that takes shape. Touching implicitly on the changes the Internet has brought about, Obama talked about the “extraordinary change” shaping our world today. He said that change “promises education for girls in the most remote villages, but also connects terrorists plotting an ocean away.” Along the lines of girls’ education, Obama referred to both “teacher” and “student” with female pronouns.

Periscope Broadcasts Now Play Right From Twitter
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Periscope Broadcasts Now Play Right From Twitter

“For business owners and personalities with a large Twitter following, you now have a natural integration with autoplay that makes it easier to blend the audiences, instead of having to build a new audience from scratch,' remarks Black Enterprise Social Media Manager Sirita Wright.

Guyana: Destination Digital Detox
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Guyana: Destination Digital Detox

We landed on a remote airstrip and hiked through the Amazon rainforest to the falls. The stillness and aesthetic of the falls was enough to render you breathless. We hiked, spotted birds, and learned of the countless trees, leaves, flowers, and sounds native to Kaeituer. This was also around the time that we all realized that our digital devices were out of service. We were completely disconnected from the world all while connecting so deeply with it.

Shaq, Mark Cuban, and Other Industry Leaders Discuss Sports and Tech at CES 2016
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Shaq, Mark Cuban, and Other Industry Leaders Discuss Sports and Tech at CES 2016

Shaq said that technology “substantially” increases the value of a team. He cited the use of high-tech in the new Sacramento arena currently under construction. “Fans sometimes feel as though they are getting priced out of the game.” With the new ticketless sections in the arena, plus technology, it’s possible to increase “fun and engagement” without fans having to pay premium prices, he said.

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