Pittsboro, NC – On December 16, 2024, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved and adopted the Digital Inclusion Plan during the Board’s regular session in Pittsboro. The Chatham County Digital Inclusion Plan, aimed at enhancing broadband access and…
By Brianna Kraemer Raleigh, NC – Duke Energy has revealed plans to build a new natural gas power plant in Catawba County beginning in 2026, sticking to a reliable energy source as demand growth accelerates and green energy options fall…
By Burney Waring Pittsboro, NC – We are pleased to host Tech Show and Tell Nite. We aim to bring together tech lovers to share their passions, hobbies, or interesting gadgets. What to bring? Bring a tech item that fascinates…
Yonkers, NY – Consumers nationwide now have a powerful new tool to safeguard their privacy. Permission Slip by CR, a free app from Consumer Reports, the independent nonprofit organization that has been protecting consumers for nearly a century, will help…
WASHINGTON, DC – Consumer Reports (CR), Aspen Digital, and the Global Cyber Alliance today released the second annual Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, marking the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It reveals continued progress in consumer cybersecurity practices through the adoption…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In our rapidly evolving world, the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, impacting nearly every facet of our lives. During the middle portion of his presentation on September 14, William Ammerman, author…
Yonkers, NY – Consumer Reports and a consortium of partners announced today the completion of a new iteration of the Data Rights Protocol. This protocol will enable companies to more easily process consumer data rights requests and comply with privacy…
By Jon Miltimore Ford Motor recently announced it is slashing prices on its F-150 Lightning, an electric vehicle the company rolled out in 2021. The Lightning now carries a suggested retail price of $49,995, about $10,000 lower than its previous…
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – As part of the regular Innovate Chatham Tech Talk series, Tim Steiner presented a talk at 79 West on cybersecurity last week. In an era where technology reigns supreme, the ever-growing dependence on digital…
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina will get $500,000 to help more low-income households afford monthly high-speed internet service. The Federal Communications Commission has awarded the N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity an Affordable Connectivity Program…