Archive: August 2015

Can this startup save lives by making medical records more accessible?

Aug. 31, 2015 1:12 pm

Can this startup save lives by making medical records more accessible?

Medical mistakes are one of America's leading killers. The Phoenixville-based Healthjump, which recently raised $1 million, believes it can help tackle that problem.
This VR technology will solve Earthsickness for astronauts on Mars

Aug. 31, 2015 12:56 pm

This VR technology will solve Earthsickness for astronauts on Mars

A VR system is among the technologies being tested by a group of would-be NASA astronauts in Hawaii. Through their avatars, the isolated crew will be able to reconnect with nature and their loved ones.
Philly is hosting the Open Hardware Summit on Sept. 19

Aug. 31, 2015 12:23 pm

Philly is hosting the Open Hardware Summit on Sept. 19

Women can apply for scholarships of up to $500 to attend the conference.
8 tips for making it as a freelancer

Aug. 31, 2015 11:47 am

8 tips for making it as a freelancer

Three Delaware freelancers share some of the best advice they've got. Newbies and wannabes, read up.
NYU entrepreneurship program puts military veterans back in basic training

Aug. 31, 2015 11:45 am

NYU entrepreneurship program puts military veterans back in basic training

The Veteran Entrepreneur Training (VET) Program at NYU's Polytechnic School of Engineering concluded this month with a “nerve-wracking” demo day.
InterDigital lost its patent suit against Microsoft

Aug. 31, 2015 11:21 am

InterDigital lost its patent suit against Microsoft

The Wilmington company's stock is down 3 percent since the decision, but it remains hopeful. Even with an antitrust suit still lingering.
DC is getting its very own podcast festival

Aug. 31, 2015 10:38 am

DC is getting its very own podcast festival

The first-ever DC Podfest will bring together local podcasters for a weekend of workshops, networking and even an awards ceremony.
EXCLUSIVE: This Bushwick engineer built a WICKEDLY good Daily Mail parody site

Aug. 31, 2015 10:21 am

EXCLUSIVE: This Bushwick engineer built a WICKEDLY good Daily Mail parody site

With Best Stories Online, Patrick Steadman pulls a ClickHole on the web's top tabloid.
How Gable Music Ventures built up a local music scene

Aug. 31, 2015 9:56 am

How Gable Music Ventures built up a local music scene

Founded in 2011, the company is behind Wilmington's Ladybug Festival, the Smyrna Opera House revival and a plethora of shows at World Café Live.
This city app developer’s slow-mo video of skateboarding monsters is pure joy

Aug. 31, 2015 9:32 am

This city app developer’s slow-mo video of skateboarding monsters is pure joy

Andy Rothwell tells us how “Monster Thrashin’” was made.