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A Data Biosphere for Biomedical Research
By Benedict Paten UCSC Genomics Institute October 18, 2017 — Santa Cruz, CA (Image above: The diagram illustrates a proposed architecture for a Data Biosphere. More details here.) We, the authors listed below, are privileged […]
Dean Alex Wolf leads growing engineering school in era of technological change
By Tim Stephens UC Santa Cruz October 18, 2017 — Santa Cruz, CA (Photo above: Alexander Wolf, Dean of the Baskin School of Engineering. Contributed) [Editor’s note: Santa Cruz Tech Beat published Q&A: Alexander Wolf, […]
Plantronics cleared in $600M antitrust trial
By Matt Chiappardi Law360 October 18, 2017 — Wilmington, Delaware A federal jury in Delaware today cleared telephone headset maker Plantronics Inc. of antitrust claims asserted by Jabra brand parent GN Netcom Inc., finding after […]
Regional Expo in Monterey to Energize Startup Ecosystem
(Contributed) October 17, 2017 — Monterey, CA Monterey Bay Startup Investment Expo Thursday, Oct 26, 2017, 8am-4pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA. Register here. Advisors – Angels – Universities – Financial Institutions […]
Mark Mitchell: Lemon Tree, Very Pretty
By Mark Mitchell Degenerate Serial Entrepreneur October 17, 2017 — Santa Cruz, CA Sometimes, the market for start-ups is a bit like the market for used cars. The Market for “Lemons” is a seminal economics […]
Edtech startup, Levered Learning, seeks local schools for new round of pilots
By Josh Bradley Startup Coach, Step One Special to Santa Cruz Tech Beat October 17, 2017 — Soquel, CA (Photo above: A 4th grade student works through Levered’s self-paced online fractions curriculum. Credit: Mitch Slater) Levered […]
What the heck is a neutron star, anyway?
By Tim Stevens UC Santa Cruz October 17, 2017 — Santa Cruz, CA A small team of UC Santa Cruz astronomers were the first team to observe light from two neutron stars merging in August. […]
National news reports Amazon “growing a mysterious office in a small surf town near SF”
By Eugene Kim CNBC October 12, 2017 — Santa Cruz, CA Amazon has quietly been growing a mysterious office in a small surf town near San Francisco Amazon has quietly expanded its presence in Santa […]
Watch: These are the “best entry level gloves on earth!”
(Source YouTube) October 12, 2017 — Santa Cruz, CA [Editor’s note: Not familiar with Futuristic Lights? Check out past articles Santa Cruz Tech Beat has published about this startup.] Futuristic Lights prepares to start shipping […]
Watch: Sol on YaDoggie
(Source: YouTube) October 12, 2017 — Santa Cruz, CA YaDoggie provides its customers with a customized dog food subscription. Not sure what that is? Watch this video or refresh your memory at YaDoggie: Tech Veterans […]