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San Diego Life Sciences 2022: Photos and Takeaways

Xconomy

Nevertheless, Xconomy recently brought together some of San Diego’s most prominent life sciences leaders to offer their vision for what the regional biotech cluster will be like in five years. They broadly agreed that San Diego has proven itself as a great seedbed for life sciences startups. billion), CareFusion ($14.4

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Bird Prototypes Sidewalk Avoidance Feature

socalTECH

According to Bird, it has created a new "smart sidewalk protection" feature for its scooters, which uses wireless communication and positioning technology from u-blox to prevent sidewalk riding in communities. The company said the new system tracks the location of its scooters with "centimeter-level" precision.

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How long can Zuckerberg afford to bankroll the AR/VR market?

TechCrunch LA

This writeup from industry analyst Karl Guttag showcases how Magic Leap has turned away from several of the key technologies it raised billions of dollars to develop with its latest hardware which he nevertheless believes will “blow away” the HoloLens 2 in image quality. — Lucas Matney (@lucasmtny) February 6, 2022.

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5 Privacy Worries on 4 Wheels: Staying Safe in the Connected Car Era

Xconomy

As modern vehicles are upgraded to include Internet-enabled technologies designed to access, store, and transmit data for entertainment and safety purposes, consumers are presented with a double-edged sword. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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After Successful Pilot, Apprenti Expands Tech Training Program

Xconomy

million new computer programming and computer support specialist jobs will be created across the country by 2022, and as businesses across all sectors become more tech-enabled and tech-dependent, that dearth of talent will only get worse. According to a forecast by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , more than 1.3