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.
For centuries, getting access to health care in rural parts of the country has been especially difficult. Thanks to telemedicine companies like PlushCare, that reality is changing.
HBO's "Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution" is one of the few documentaries that's actually hopeful about the environment. Filmmaker James Redford joins us to discuss what went into making his latest project.
Khushi Baby is the device that lets babies and mothers in rural India wear their medical histories around their necks. CEO and co-founder Ruchit Nagar joins us to discuss what's behind the landmark technology.
Opening Bell: In deal that could reshape the healthcare industry, CVS agrees to buy Aetna for $69 billion. Also, Disney re-enters talks to acquire 21st Century Fox, and Bitcoin soars near $12,000. We're joined by The Daily Beast, Instagram for Business, Red Alert Politics, PCWorld, TechnoBuffalo, Nerdist, and more.
Cheddar hosts Kristen Scholer and Tim Stenovec discuss the top news of the day. From bitcoin hitting record highs, to AT&T heading to court, we break it all down for you.
Infiniti is continuing to become a competitive force in the luxury car market with its all-new QX50. Alyssa Julya Smith caught up with Infiniti Vice President Randy Parker to learn about the new features, and what makes the QX50 so competitive.
Apple was forced to release its newest update over the weekend due to an issue with phones crashing and rebooting. Sean Aune, Editor-in-Chief of Techno Buffalo, and Michael Simon, Staff Writer for PCWorld, join Cheddar to discuss the root of Apple's problem.
Morgan Cornelius, Small Business Community Lead at Instagram, joins Cheddar to discuss a big milestone: hitting 25 million businesses on the platform. This is up from 15 million in July. She credits the dedication of its users to the fast-paced growth of its businesses on the platform.
The new fitness platform Gixo turns a user's smartphone into a mobile gym. Gixo offers 180 live fitness classes, and costs $24.99 a month for the unlimited option.
Start-up mattress company Nectar sold over 50,000 bed mattresses in their first year of business, and did over $35 million in revenue. The e-commerce company offers a one-year trial period on their mattresses.
