Archive: October 2014

DBED officials mark Maryland Economic Development Week [Links Roundup]

Oct. 31, 2014 2:44 pm

DBED officials mark Maryland Economic Development Week [Links Roundup]

Also: Why startups shouldn't just jump at a funding offer.
CyclePhilly nominated for international award [Links Roundup]

Oct. 31, 2014 2:27 pm

CyclePhilly nominated for international award [Links Roundup]

Plus: The director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority's Taxicab & Limousine Division on how taxis can follow Uber's lead.
Your brain’s response to disturbing images can reveal your politics

Oct. 31, 2014 1:56 pm

Your brain’s response to disturbing images can reveal your politics

A team of researchers at Virginia Tech found that the brain's reaction to repulsive images is a strong predictor of political leanings.
It wasn’t ‘the right time’ but ThingWorx decided to sell anyway. Here’s why

Oct. 31, 2014 11:19 am

It wasn’t ‘the right time’ but ThingWorx decided to sell anyway. Here’s why

The "Internet of Things" company was acquired early this year. At this week's IMPACT conference, ThingWorx CTO Rick Bullotta sketched out the backstory.
Know how much air pollution you’re breathing in with AirBeam

Oct. 31, 2014 10:58 am

Know how much air pollution you’re breathing in with AirBeam

A new device out of Park Slope aims to measure the quality of the air around you, constantly.
Everything you need to know about Hollaback’s catcalling video

Oct. 31, 2014 10:32 am

Everything you need to know about Hollaback’s catcalling video

The Fort Greene nonprofit's effort to raise awareness (and money) around the issue of street harassment goes viral.
3 CEOs talk pros, cons of building world-class startups in Maryland

Oct. 31, 2014 9:51 am

3 CEOs talk pros, cons of building world-class startups in Maryland

"It's hard to start a company in the Beltway compared to other places, but you can start a better company."
This councilman wants to ban the sale of parking spots via mobile app

Oct. 31, 2014 9:34 am

This councilman wants to ban the sale of parking spots via mobile app

In this case, councilman Bill Greenlee is being proactive, rather than reactive.
The goggles do something: Juxtopia AR goggles earn space grant

Oct. 31, 2014 8:08 am

The goggles do something: Juxtopia AR goggles earn space grant

The augmented reality headset "will provide virtual assistance" to astronauts on the International Space Station. Rainier Wolfecastle's got nothing on this.