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.
Dan Primack, the Axios business editor who broke news of Spotify's confidential filing, says the stock will likely not be as volatile as traditional IPOs when it hits the market.
Between Bells: A preview of Sunday's Golden Globes, the first major awards ceremony of the #metoo era. Plus, Rihanna and Kylie Jenner square off in a battle of the celebrity beauty brands. We're joined by Health, Racked, Mashable, TheGrio, CinemaBlend and more!
For a process that could wind up determining the rest of a student's life, college applications don't leave much room for personal expression. ZeeMee's Adam Metcalf joins Cheddar to discuss how his company is putting "stories over scores," and eradicating biases in the process.
From Apple's Animojis to Bitmoji, the emoji world is beginning to merge technology with self-expression. Mirror A.I.'s Serge Faguet joins Cheddar to discuss his company's keyboard, which uses facial recognition to make custom emoji.
Hoda Kotb wins Matt Lauer's job, but not his paycheck. Iceland makes it illegal to pay men more than women. Beyonce will headline Coachella.
Mark Hibben, author at Seeking Alpha, is following ASML Holdings as his "Idea of the Month." He weighs in on competition in the chip equipment space and the company's development of EUV lithography technology.
New York Times reporter Steve Lohr says that the study analyzed the makes and models of cars captured by the tech giant's Street View feature to make predictions on voting and even pollution.
Between Bells: Californians lining up for recreational marijuana, Hollywood's A-List women say 'Time's Up' on workplace harassment, and can Dems get a DACA deal? We're joined by Fast Company, Cannabis Culture, Bossip.com, TechnoBuffalo, Conservative Review and more.
When you are sitting around with nothing to do, lots of consumers mindlessly pick up their phone and scroll on any one of their social media apps. That is why Dabbl wanted to optimize on this downtime. Dabbl is a new app and website that allows consumers to interact with branded content in exchange for points and cash at some of their favorite retailers.
Cloud-based password manager LastPass recently fixed a security flaw in its authenticator app. The company's Vice President Cid Ferrara explains how it recently revamped procedures for reporting issues, and is offering new features for consumers and businesses.
