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.
Apple is reportedly in talks with miners to get thousands of tons of cobalt, a key ingredient in iPhone batteries. Amazon quietly launches a line of over-the-counter health products. President Trump asks the Justice Department to make bump stocks illegal following the Parkland shooting. Plus, actress Lori Loughlin talks about playing Aunt Becky on "Full House" and "Fuller House," and her Hallmark show "When Calls the Heart."
Andres Cardenal, author at Seeking Alpha, discusses Apple as his "Idea of the Month," telling Cheddar why he thinks investors should buy on the stock despite a decreaes in demand for iPhones last quarter.
Adam Rivietz, co-founder and CSO of #paid, explains how his company helps match social media influencers with brands. #paid uses an algorithm powered by IBM's Watson.
Will Goodman, managing editor at Rockets are Cool, discusses The Boring Company securing a preliminary permit for its proposed New York to DC hyperloop.
When you think of the most popular city for tech jobs Silicon Valley most likely comes to mind. However, new data shows that other cities are emerging as tech hotbeds and they are even more affordable than California. Alex Mahavedan, Data Journalist at The Penny Hoarder joins Your Cheddar to discuss the top cities you may want to consider when looking for a tech job right out of college.
Market volatility is on everyone's mind but how can you protect your finances from the ebb and flow of the market? Chris Hutchins, Founder and CEO of Grove, joins Your Cheddar to discuss how to prepare yourself financially if you want to jump into investing.
Cheddar's weekly series CannaBiz tracks the latest trends and news in the expanding marijuana market. Cheddar's Brad Smith and Hope King explore how marijuana advocates are taking on the legality of the drug at the federal level, and how companies are capitalizing on this market in Canada.
Marijuana legislation in Canada is going to take a little longer than expected. The nation's health minister says the law will go in effect closer to August. Alan Brochstein, Founder of New Cannabis Ventures and 420 Invest, explains the market opportunity he sees in this emerging market.
Real estate agents have to interact with perfect strangers on a regular basis. Agents walk into transactions without any understanding of who these clients are and the inability to have any real knowledge. That's why Forewarn will use big data to bring more knowledge and understanding to the field.
New York might be the city that never sleeps, but sometimes it is difficult to figure out what to do! That is why Arielle Tepper Madover has curated a group of cultural tastemakers that can help you figure out your go-to move in dance, theater, food, and more.
