How Technology Is Changing the Future of the Classroom
From smartphones to A.I., technology is disrupting industries of all sorts. Now, that technology is making its way into classrooms across the country.
Küdzoo is an app that rewards students for getting good grades. Logan Cohen, Co-CEO of Küdzoo, says his goal isn't to be a disruptor, but rather a supplement to schools.
In the spirit of 5G technology, Cohen lays out her five great predictions for the classroom of the future. "First off, internet for all," Cohen says. Watch the clip to hear her full list of innovations that will change the classroom of the future.
Al Root, Senior Writer at Barron's, joined Wake Up With Cheddar's Jill Wagner to break down who qualifies for the proposed EV tax credits and why some automakers aren't too pleased about extra incentives for vehicles made at union plants.
Jill Wagner is joined by Baker to talk about kids and vaccines: we finally know how many young kids are getting vaccinated. Plus, Democrats are working on a Plan B for paid family leave. And the salad chain Sweetgreen goes public.
Chipmaker NVIDIA easily beat its third quarter fiscal 2022 earnings expectations, reporting earnings per share of $1.17 on revenue of $7.1 billion, thanks to success in its gaming and data center divisions. The company is also poised for potential success as tech giants like Facebook and Microsoft push forward with metaverse projects and technology. Daniel Newman, Founding Partner and Principal Analyst at Futurum Research, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss NVIDIA's earnings results, chipmaker competition, and more.
Bitcoin is getting a makeover. It's the first upgrade in four years for the cryptocurrency. The Taproot update offers greater transaction privacy and efficiency and will unlock the potential for smart contracts. Jeff Roberts, executive editor of Decrypt, joins Cheddar News to breakdown what this upgrade means for investors.
The nation's largest alcohol e-commerce and delivery platform is getting even bigger. Drizly is now collaborating with 7-Eleven to deliver alcohol in under 60 minutes from 7-eleven's 1,200 stores. The companies plan to expand the collaboration in the coming months. Cathy Lewenberg, COO at Drizly, joins Cheddar News to talk about the new collaboration.
Netlify, a platform that builds, deploys and hosts websites and apps, raised $105 million dollars in a Series D round, now valuing the company at $2 billion. Along with the funding, Netlify is also announcing the acquisition of the company OneGraph. Netlify says OneGraph's technology will drive a new wave of innovation on its platform, by making it easier to compose apps with the best developer tools available. Netlify co-founder and CEO Matt Biilmann joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
