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.
The esports organization is teaming up with Bumble, the women-first social and dating app, to bring together the team for competitive play in the shooter Fortnite.
Lyft reported much better-than-expected losses in its second quarter earnings report released on Wednesday after the bell, posting a loss per share of just $0.68 — much lower than the expected loss of $1.74.
On earnings-per-share, Roku also beat expectations. Analysts had anticipated a 22 cent loss in earnings-per-share, but the company only lost 8 cents per share, a sign that it's edging closer to profitability.
The rule would be the latest move by the White House against Huawei. The Chinese tech giant was deemed to be a threat to U.S. national security in May and has since been a central component of the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China.
On this episode of 'Your Cheddar': how one entrepreneur leverages technology to build her brand and monetize her expertise, and the CEO and co-founder of Pillar joins the show to discuss how his platform helps others manage their student loan debt. Cheddar also hits the streets to ask New Yorkers how they would decide between easy money and spending quality time with their favorite celebrities.
Blue Hexagon is hoping to capitalize on companies' efforts to address the growing privacy concerns that come with the massive amounts of data flowing into today's enterprises.
A deal between Apple and Amazon to sell iPhones on the e-commerce platform has come under scrutiny by federal regulators, according to media reports.
This company will give you a tail.
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, these are the top stories that moved markets and had investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs talking this week on Cheddar.
All Star Code partners with companies like Google to teach boys and young men of color how to code. Christina Lewis, Founder and CEO of All Star Code, and Gary Coltrane, an alumnus of All Star Code, join Cheddar to discuss how teaching coding can open up someone's path to success.
