Posts ByChloe Nordquist - AZ Tech Beat
Change the music in your car with your eyes — CES 2016
January 14, 2016 | Chloe NordquistOne thing the new cars at CES 2016 had in common was digital integration and display. From dashboard integration to app connectivity, each car company had their own take on how to help users feel more in touch while driving.
Keep in tune with your health at home — CES 2016 health tech
January 8, 2016 | Chloe NordquistForget constant visits to sterile doctor’s offices. The integration between technology and health is letting consumers have the option of keeping in tune with their body themselves from the comfort of their own home.
Check your temperature in two seconds … Read More
Beauty tech lights up CES 2016
January 7, 2016 | Chloe NordquistLights, camera, action! The use of a variety of lighting solutions is playing a big role in some of the newest beauty tech gadgets. Here are some of the beauty tech items we saw during CES 2016, from lighting that … Read More
Robots that do the dirty work — CES 2016 robotics slideshow
January 6, 2016 | Chloe NordquistFrom grill-cleaning robots to robots that defied gravity, the CES 2016 robotics section had companies with an interesting array of tasks. Robots have been developed for all sorts of purposes with the goal of helping humans with everyday tasks. In the first … Read More
Get a better night’s rest with sleep tech – CES 2016
January 6, 2016 | Chloe NordquistVideo contribution by Xavier Smith
Having trouble falling asleep? Want to see how much REM sleep you get each night? Technology now lets you do all that, from tracking your sleep to finding out when your elderly parent is going to … Read More
Get GEAR-ed up with Samsung’s new geek gadgets
January 6, 2016 | Chloe NordquistFrom being immersed in 360 degree scenes to staying connected over a 3G connection through your watch, two of Samsung’s newest gadgets released at CES 2016 are helping tech geeks gear up.
On the heels of the GEAR VR, powered by Oculus, released in Q4 of … Read More
Concierge service for seniors Envoy expands to Phoenix, raises $3M
December 29, 2015 | Chloe NordquistFrom running errands to picking up groceries, simple tasks can become increasingly difficult for seniors. Envoy, the senior care concierge platform designed to aid in everyday duties, expanded to Phoenix.
“Envoy is a family concierge service designed for seniors … Read More
Wearable health tech startup teleScrypts expanding pilot to Africa
December 28, 2015 | Chloe NordquistA Phoenix-based med tech startup is working to provide healthcare access for low resource communities, starting with a pilot community in Tanzania.
TeleScrypts is piloting with 5,000 of the last hunter gatherers called the Hadza population in Tanzania. This is the … Read More
Incubator for Veterans expanding to Phoenix
December 22, 2015 | Chloe Nordquist 1Bunker Labs, an incubator that helps entrepreneurial Veterans, is expanding their efforts to Phoenix. The nonprofit currently has locations in Philadelphia, Austin, and Kansas City among others.
“There were a handful of us who were involved in Veterans entrepreneurship and … Read More
Top 10 finalists announced for Fall 2015 Arizona Innovation Challenge
December 10, 2015 | Chloe Nordquist 1Ten finalists were announced today for the bi-annual Arizona Innovation Challenge held by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). This time around 131 companies applied from Arizona, California, Ohio, Utah and Virginia. It was whittled down to 25 semifinalists in October … Read More