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Tracking of Shoppers Over Wi-Fi a Divisive Issue in Session
People do a lot of things on their cell phones – text, take pictures, get on Facebook. They may even use it to shop. But with advancing technology that allows retailers to track the behavior and shopping habits of customers, there are calls for transparency.
Package of Bills Aims to Protect Technological Privacy of Marylanders
The ACLU testified in favor of four bills that would limit law enforcement use of technologies including drones, as well as cellphone and license-plate tracking.
Jake’s Law Aims to Create Tougher Punishments for Texting While Driving
After a driver whose distracted driving led to the death of a 5-year-old received a $1,000 fine, a new measure proposes much harsher penalties.
Robotics Day Aims to Excite Students about Technology
Students in kindergarten through twelfth grade observed and interacted with robots created by college and high school students in hopes of exciting kids about careers in engineering and science technology.
Maryland Police Shooting Range Goes High-tech
The Frederick Police Department recently opened a one-of-a-kind shooting range that is completely controlled by a tablet.
Gov. O’Malley Celebrates the Completion of Better, Faster Internet
Gov. O’Malley, Sen. Mikulski and Howard County Executive Ken Ulman celebrated the completion of the One Maryland Broadband Network at Kent Island High School Tuesday, touting the benefits of the faster, more reliable internet at the school.
Lack of Female Mentors Can Affect Female Science Enrollment
Female faculty can play an important role in students’ decision to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
UMD Lab Helps Keep Inauguration Traffic on Track
A transportation system created by the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology Laboratory at the University of Maryland, College Park will be used during Monday’s Presidential Inauguration
Golden Ring Middle School ‘STEM Day’ Gets Girls Involved in Tech Projects
Girls from Golden Ring Middle School in Baltimore County participate in STEM activities for the school’s inaugural STEM Day for girls.