Technology tracks cloud cover to avoid power disruptions
Cloudy, rainy days jeopardize power for those who rely on the sun for power. New technology at Orlando Utilities Commission will help companies track and predict cloud cover.
Help making the grade with math apps
A lot of parents have been taking on the role of teacher this year with remote learning. Now, there are math apps that could assist.
COVID-19 changing the court system
Courts cases have been piling up due to the coronavirus pandemic, but thanks to technology the Ninth Circuit Court is adjusting.
Fauci urges younger people to consider their ‘societal responsibility’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
Ford tests software that kills COVID-19 with heat
New technology could help protect law enforcement officers from COVID-19 by heating cabins of police cruisers up to 133 degrees to kill the virus.
Fighting COVID-19 fog machine
A fog machine is the newest weapon in the fight against the coronavirus. A mixture of water and salt is used to fumigate large spaces and is said to kill 99 percent of all viruses and germs on multiple surfaces.
Companies tracking employees at home
Lots of companies are installing tracking software on the devices of their employees while they're working from home. They may not even know it's there and they'd be surprised at the data that it's collecting.
Scanner can detect symptoms
Health scanners which look similar to metal detectors can scan for heart rate, respiratory rates and temperature.
CVS and UPS delivering prescriptions via drones
UPS and CVS have teamed up to deliver prescriptions by drone. In May, residents in The Villages will be able to utilize the service.
Website creates social distancing scoreboard for how state's respond to COVID-19
A new website is grading states on how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Balancing screen time in the age of virtual learning
With virtual learning becoming the new normal, families are having to address a way to balance screen time for children.
Deliveries delayed during COVID-19 pandemic
Customers are finding that next-day shipping is not possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. This may be fortuitous for brick and mortar businesses. Either way, anticipate shipping delays.
Using drones for coronavirus enforcement
Daytona Beach police officers have deployed drones through which they can communicate with people.
Preventing Zoom-bombing, or video hacking
Authorities are trying to crack down on hacking into video conferencing. Zoom is one of the largest providers of video conferencing services and has added a "waiting room" feature to filter who can access meetings that are in progress.
Limbitless Solutions printing face shields
An Orlando-area non-profit Limbitless Solutions, which design prosthetic devices for children is shifting its focus to producing face shields.
Internet overload due to increased usage
Between working from home and binge watching, many households are experiencing an internet overload.
California couple who just adopted newborn girl showered with love on Southwest flight
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
UCF biologist invents first pesticide-free method of killing fire ants
UCF Biologist invents the first non-pesticide method of killing fire ant colonies.
Drone Hunter system being used to capture rogue drones
Most people use drones for fun, but there is concern that they could be used to cause security risks.
Orange County government offers assistance through Alexa
Orange County government is now on Alexa. You can ask the device to assist 6,000 questions related to county operations.