Having access to the internet is one of the keys to leveling the playing field for students. Sprint is working to bring internet access to a million low-income high school students.
The 1Million Project is only a year old, and has already connected 85,000 students to the internet through free devices and services. Doug Michelman, President of The 1Million Project, says that they are on track to reach a million students within 5 years.
The organization is currently active in 30 states. The 1Million Project has connected with over 1,300 high schools across 120 school districts.
Verizon Media launches 'Yahoo Life,' a website dedicated to provided well-being services. CEO Guru Gowrappan talked to Cheddar about helping provide support for Verizon's employees and customers along with society at large.
Microsoft looks to be a leader in environmental sustainability with its new plan to reduce its waste. Lucas Joppa, chief environmental officer at Microsoft, talks about the company's 2030 goal year to achieve zero waste output.
Apple has again split its stock, giving shareholders 4 in 1. Phil Mackintosh, Nasdaq's chief economist, assesses the move and says more companies should adopt the model.
Microsoft looks to acquire TikTok after President Trump said the social media site would be banned. Now, the ban is on hold for at least 45 days.
European Union regulators have opened an in-depth investigation into U.S. tech giant Google’s plan to buy fitness tracking device maker Fitbit.
EVGO closes a deal with GM to open more electric car charging stations across the U.S. The deal comes as GM looks to expand its fleet of electric cars over the next few years.
Stocks started August with more gains, and a worldwide rally on Monday sent Wall Street back to where it was just a couple days after it set its record earlier this year.
While retailers struggle and even close up shop amid the coronavirus pandemic, MikMak's presence in the e-commerce marketplace has allowed businesses to flourish.
CEO of DroppTV, Gurps Rai, and rapper Kid Daytona talked to Cheddar about the e-commerce revenue generation for musicians the platform provides.
Garret Reisman talks difficulty of returning to Earth from space as Nasa and SpaceX prepare for a return mission.
