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Parallel Flight Technologies announces the design of their new beta-level aircraft
By Sara IsenbergFounder, Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Santa Cruz Tech Beat September 24, 2020 — La Selva Beach, CA (Image above: Computer generated image of Parallel Flight Technologies’ beta-level drone, currently under construction. Contributed.) Parallel Flight Technologies […]
Digital NEST has supported youth virtually during the pandemic and now begins to welcome members back
By Sara IsenbergFounder, Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Santa Cruz Tech Beat September 23, 2020 — Watsonville, CA (Photo above: Jenna Rodriguez is the Development Coordinator at Digital NEST. Source: LinkedIn) Digital NEST closed in-person activities in March […]
New art game explores intersection of personal trauma and climate induced wildfires
By Scott RappaportUC Santa Cruz September 22, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Image above: (c) Kristine Eudey, 2019, micha cárdenas, “Sin Sol, Prototype” as part of “Arch”, Leslie-Lohman Museum) Set 50 years in the future, […]
ApisProtect uses unique sensor technology to monitor honey bees to ensure global food supply
By Sara IsenbergFounder, Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Santa Cruz Tech Beat September 22, 2020 – Salinas, CA and Ireland ApisProtect’s new beekeeping technology combines the sensor data on hive conditions, strength and activity levels with its proprietary […]
Ben Jealous, Jimmy Panetta, Guy Kawasaki headline virtual Startup Investment & Community Capital Expo 2020
(Contributed) September 22, 2020 — Seaside, CA Congressman Jimmy Panetta, business evangelist Guy Kawasaki, and former NAACP president Ben Jealous will deliver keynote addresses at this year’s Startup Investment & Community Capital Expo from Sept. 28-30, […]
Poly Recognized as the 2020 Global Technology Innovation Leader for Its Diverse and Continually Evolving Professional Headset Portfolio
(Contributed) September 22, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Poly’s ongoing commitment to innovation has resulted in several industry firsts in the headset market establishing Poly as the technology leader for professional headsets Based on its […]
Cruzio & Community Foundation team up to bridge digital divide in Santa Cruz County
(Contributed) September 22, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Local internet provider Cruzio and Community Foundation Santa Cruz County lead local action to increase opportunity and access to education This week marks the official launch of […]
Dennis Donohue: A New Kind of Worker
By Dennis DonohueDirector at the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology September 22, 2020 – Salinas, CA (Photo above: Dennis Donohue is the Director at the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology in […]
EVs & Solar Batteries When the Grid Goes Down: V2H, V2G & VPP
By Beverly DesChaux, President Electric Auto Association of CA Central Coast Special to Santa Cruz Tech Beat September 22, 2020 — Santa Cruz and Monterey, CA Our 10th annual National Drive Electric Week has gone […]
Hilary Bryant: Supporting Your Generosity – Why I am Moving from Tech to Philanthropy
By Hilary BryantDonor Services Officer, Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountySpecial to Santa Cruz Tech Beat September 16, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Photo above: Hilary Bryant. Contributed) When I think about the unprecedented difficulties we […]
