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Locked out: The invisible challenges of digital accessibility

by Mark Pound In our increasingly digital world, accessibility should be a fundamental pillar of design and development. Yet, all too often, it’s an afterthought, if it’s considered at all. The reality is that digital accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity ...

Screen time can benefit your child’s learning skills

Ever since I had kids, I have heard the debate onwhether screen time is appropriate for young children. One side of the debate says screen time creates short attention spans and children could benefit more from activities like playing outside or crafting. The other side of the argument ...

Why pushing STEM majors is turning out to be a terrible investment

by John D. Skrentny Republicans and Democrats don’t seem to agree on much these days. But despite the gridlock in Congress, both political parties have for years supported spending billions on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Their goals include reducing ...

Brain-to-text technology is about more than Elon Musk

by Lisa Jarvis Two new studies published simultaneously in the journal Nature document a leap forward in the race to teach computers to translate brain signals into text. It’s an exciting development in a field that is attracting millions in investment, including to Elon Musk’s ...

Tech Yeah conference increases in size, scope

Hundreds of technology sector representatives gathered in Morgantown in late June for the Tech Yeah conference, hosted by Trilogy Innovations. Attendees discussed crucial industry topics, the landscape in a post-pandemic world and partnership opportunities to promote business ...

I’ve lived into my 40s without ever owning a smartphone

by Stacy Torres I’ve never had a smartphone or used social media, and I’m in my 40s, so when I see young people like 17-year-old Logan Lane and those in her “Luddite Club” take a stand and pause the technology that’s been in their lives since birth I am in ...