Technology
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New ‘Laser Vision’ Tool from Philly Bike Action Lets Residents Flag Parking Violations
The volunteer group Philly Bike Action has recently launched Laser Vision, a digital tool that is designed to make reporting parking violations easier, writes Gabriel Donahue for WHYY. Instead of manually entering the make and model of a violating vehicle in the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s mobility access violation reporting form, users can simply take a…
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Conshohocken’s Boomi has a Clear Vision for Artificial Intelligence
Conshohocken’s Boomi is a leader in data integration with a bold focus, writes Kitty Wheeler for AI Magazine. Their goal: to bring easily manageable AI agents in the future for businesses. As companies race to adopt autonomous agents, digital workers capable of making decisions and completing tasks, Boomi is urging a shift from AI hype…
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Comcast Turns to New Technology, AI to Increase Internet Speeds for Philly Customers
Comcast has recently increased the maximum internet speeds available to its Philadelphia customers by leveraging new technology and artificial intelligence at its Northeast Philadelphia data center, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Comcast executives, the majority of the company’s residential and business customers in the city now have access to “next generation…
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Sahay AI Founder Inspired by Deadly Train Crashes to Develop Rail Safety Technology
Tejas Agarwal, founder of the Philadelphia startup Sahay AI, was moved by two deadly train crashes in 2023 to develop technology aimed at preventing future rail disasters, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. After developing the rail infrastructure technology, Agarwal was unsure how to transform it into a viable startup. As an immigrant to the United…
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WSJ: Comcast Locks In Rates to Stop Subscriber Slide Amid Wireless Competition
Amid fierce competition, Philadelphia-based Comcast is among the cable and wireless providers offering price-lock guarantees to retain existing subscribers and attract new ones, writes Patience Haggin for The Wall Street Journal. Comcast, along with Verizon and T-Mobile, promises its users steady rates for up to five years. Cable companies face growing challenges to retain internet…
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Saint Joseph’s Partners with Nonprofit to Explore How AI Robots Can Support Aging Adults with Autism
Researchers at Haub Innovation Center at Saint Joseph’s University are developing ways for AI-powered robots to support aging adults with autism, writes Nicole Leonard for the WHYY. They have partnered with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot the technology with individuals living in assisted care communities. For the project, researchers programmed Pepper – a…
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Philadelphia’s Lula Commerce Helps Mom-and-Pop Stores Build Online and Delivery Presence
Philadelphia-based Lula Commerce offers a platform that helps small retailers provide online shopping and delivery through popular apps such as DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Co-founder Adit Gupta developed the idea for the startup during the early months of the pandemic after seeing how difficult it was to help his parents…
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Let’s Rallie App by Media Native Robbie Verna Brings Folks Together
A phone app developed by Media Borough native Robbie Verna and his mom, Wendy, generates a sense of community for users by finding ways to bring people together, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. The Let’s Rallie app, founded in 2021, is a new way for communities to connect and interact using event technology. “We started…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosted Tech Pros + Web Pros Conference
More than 200 Penn State University information technology and web professionals gathered June 4-6 on the Penn State Brandywine Media campus for a Tech Pros + Web Pros professional development conference. The annual conference enables attendees to network and learn more about new and upcoming trends in the technology and web fields. Each year, a…
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Temple Police Department Uses New License Plate Reading System to Help Catch Suspect
Temple University’s police department recently helped arrest a man wanted in three states and credits the use of a new license plate reading camera system to do it, writes Chad Pradelli for 6abc. The new camera system, called Flock, was implemented last year and alerted local authorities about a stolen vehicle on the 1000 block…
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Philadelphia School District to Launch New Pilot Program Designed to Protect Children on School Buses
The Philadelphia School District has announced plans to launch a new program that serve to protect them through the use of new technology, write Hayden Mitman and Katy Zachry for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new program will see 20 school buses throughout Philadelphia have cameras installed to help ticket drivers who pass a school bus…
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EHS Technologies Lands $73.3M DoD Contract, Plans to Expand Headcount and Office Space
EHS Technologies has been awarded a $73.3 million Department of Defense contract, the largest in its history, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two five-year contracts are for work with the Philadelphia Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The company has previously won contracts of the same type, making this an…
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Philadelphia Region Among Cities with Most AI Job Openings
The Philadelphia metropolitan area ranked at No. 11 in the nation for artificial intelligence job openings in January, write Mike D’Onofrio and Alex Fitzpatrick for Axios. This reflects the region’s rise as an emerging AI hub. The new technology is being implemented all around the city, including in schools and SEPTA buses, bringing these new…
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As West Chester’s Fullthrottle Grows Rapidly, New CEO Aims for Even Faster Growth
West Chester-based Fullthrottle.ai is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philadelphia region, but new CEO Ken Kennedy wants to go even faster, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kennedy took over leadership at the advertising technology company in February, replacing co-founder David Regn. Most recently, Kennedy served as chief operating officer for…
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Tribaja Announces Return of Diversitech 2025: A Philly Takeover Empowering Professionals to Learn, Earn, and Grow in Tech
Tribaja, a tech platform built to foster inclusive career pathways in tech, has announced the fifth annual Diversitech Conference, taking place from March 20-22, 2025, in Philadelphia. This year’s conference promises to deliver an extraordinary experience, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and rising tech talent to champion inclusion, economic mobility, and career advancement in the tech sector. Attracting…
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Drexel University Researchers Develop Self-Heating Concrete to Improve Safety in Icy Conditions
Drexel University researchers have developed self-heating concrete that melts snow on its own, enhancing safety during icy conditions, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The three-year project aims to keep streets and sidewalks safe during the winter, while steering clear of the environmental and cost concerns of traditional road salt. However, using salt on…
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Facility Paging Systems Keep Your Whole Team Informed
Anyone who’s worked in a manufacturing or warehouse environment knows communication in large spaces, often among loud machinery and vehicles, differs significantly from what their front-office counterparts experience. A message that might simply be delivered via a messaging app or email is often lost on these team members. That’s why an effective and efficient overhead…
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Drones Flying Over Montgomery County are Nothing to Worry About According to Feds
Mysterious drone sightings have Montgomery County residents concerned, but federal officials stress there’s no cause for alarm, write Pierre Thomas, Kevin Shalvey, Lauren Peller, Arthur Jones II, and Isabella Murray for ABC News. Over the last few weeks, law enforcement has received over 5,000 tips regarding drone sightings in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and along the…
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