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.
Ashley Jenkins, host of '"The Know" on Rooster Teeth, discusses the White House's plans to have President Trump meet with video game developers about violent video games. But game makers say they have yet to receive any sort of invitation.
Dina Fine Maron, health & science editor at Scientific American, discusses the breakthrough that could help doctors diagnose mental illnesses. Stem cells have enabled researchers to see how lithium affects the brain.
After the Parkland, Fla., shooting last month, the Trump administration said it wants to talk with video game makers about the levels of violence in their products. But several studies show there is no causal link between playing video games and behavioral changes, says Ashley Jenkins, Host of Rooster Teeth's "The Know."
The Dow closes the week down. Blackrock adds pressure on gun makers. Bitcoin and other digital currencies fall after the SEC issued dozens of subpoenas to investigate initial coin offerings.
Cheddar's Crypto Craze explores the latest movements in this emerging market. Anchors Hope King and Brad Smith talk about the latest crackdown by regulators, plus how one entrepreneur is tapping into the luxury market.
Pulse Labs went through the original Alexa Accelerator and raised their initial $120,000 through that experience. Now, the tech company has raised $2.5 million as they continue their mission to make voice assistants across the board.
Peanut could be described as "Tinder" for moms to meet other moms. Now, the app is out with a new feature to help form meaningful communities around subjects that matter to those moms.
When you think of cryptocurrency, you think of digital transactions. But now there's a physical space you can go to trade Bitcoin. Cheddar's Brad Smith checked out an ATM at the Bitcoin Center in New York City.
A new player in the cryptocurrency space is looking to build an ecosystem around this emerging market. Hodl.vc Founder and Managing Partner Ivan Soto-Wright explains how this company is tapping into the luxury market.
The SEC issued dozens of subpoenas to investigate initial coin offerings. Fortune Senior Writer Jen Wieczner explains what this crackdown means for the cryptocurrency market.
