Archive: August 2016

The true story behind the eggplant emoji vibrator you’ve been reading about

Aug. 31, 2016 12:59 pm

The true story behind the eggplant emoji vibrator you’ve been reading about

A 26-year-old former Curalate engineer took on a pseudonym to launch the Emojibator.
When it comes to tech, Texas’ regional economy is a powerhouse

Aug. 31, 2016 12:53 pm

When it comes to tech, Texas’ regional economy is a powerhouse

The birthplace of PC giants like Dell and Compaq, the state is now making a name for itself in tech infrastructure with Rackspace and Softlayer. But its true strength, local tech leaders argue, lies in its four interconnected tech hubs.
The Super Bowl of marine science

Aug. 31, 2016 12:45 pm

The Super Bowl of marine science

UD's Autonomous Systems Bootcamp featured drones of all stripes and coastal researchers from all over the world.
Check out this Drexel-made VR film on a massive dinosaur

Aug. 31, 2016 12:30 pm

Check out this Drexel-made VR film on a massive dinosaur

Valentina Feldman, a 23-year-old Drexel grad, directed the piece with support from the university's digital media department.
Girls Inc. after-school STEM program kicks off Sept. 6

Aug. 31, 2016 12:26 pm

Girls Inc. after-school STEM program kicks off Sept. 6

The free 10-week program in Wilmington is meant to get school-age girls hooked on science and math.
Here’s who won the #WITDemoDay hackathon focused on Black Girls Code

Aug. 31, 2016 11:59 am

Here’s who won the #WITDemoDay hackathon focused on Black Girls Code

Alika's Treehouse, an interactive storybook that teaches coding techniques to girls of color, won the top prize at Capital One and AngelHack's event.
MakeOffices brings on Brian Bharwani as CFO

Aug. 31, 2016 10:31 am

MakeOffices brings on Brian Bharwani as CFO

The experienced finance exec has been all over the #dctech scene.
This roof wants to bring butterflies and birds to the toxic sludge

Aug. 31, 2016 10:19 am

This roof wants to bring butterflies and birds to the toxic sludge

Kingsland Wildflowers, previously an oxymoron, wants to improve city life with plants and birds. It's a project of the Greenpoint-based Alive Structures.
Here’s a new meetup for legal-minded civic hackers

Aug. 31, 2016 10:06 am

Here’s a new meetup for legal-minded civic hackers

The first session of the Baltimore Legal Hackers Meetup is set for Sept. 6.
A DC hobbyist let us in on this low-tech trick to ensure your car doesn’t get stolen

Aug. 31, 2016 8:04 am

A DC hobbyist let us in on this low-tech trick to ensure your car doesn’t get stolen

After a rash of keyless car thefts in Palisades and Glover Park, we found a local hobbyist to explain what's going on and how you can keep your car safe. It's simpler than you might think.