When it comes to her kids, Marla Hoffman wrestles with best of technology and the worst of it.
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Posted inNation / World
China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine
U.S. intelligence reports increased sales of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology Moscow uses to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine lobstermen struggle to adapt to new electronic reporting rules. Their licenses are on the line.
Because of a federal mandate, many Maine fishermen – and all lobstermen – must now file online reports documenting how much they caught and where.
Posted inBusiness
Google’s catch-up game on AI continues with Bard launch
The bot has been made available to the public, weeks after Microsoft launched its own.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Jury in Gardiner man’s murder trial sent home after video, recording system crashes at Capital Judicial Center
This is not the first time the Augusta courthouse has experienced the major technical failure, which prevented proceedings from being electronically recorded and blocked lawyers’ ability to show evidence on monitors, says Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy, who is calling for the system to be replaced.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
New technology education center in Wilton
Maine STREAM Place, located on Route 133, is setting up to bring more technology education opportunities to kids in Franklin County as well as begin their own robotics teams, the Knights of Katahdin.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
After Roe ruling, Democrats seek probe of tech companies’ use of personal data
Privacy experts say the ruling could make women vulnerable because their personal data could be used to surveil pregnancies and be shared with police or sold to vigilantes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Under pressure: Maine lobster processors embrace tech to create new menu items
Processors say high pressure opens up new product options, saves consumers from the hassle of shell removal and cuts down on labor at the processing plant.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New division of MaineHealth helps turn medical ideas into reality
MaineHealth Innovation helps staff realize their product concepts by connecting them with experienced entrepreneurs and technical experts.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Texas semiconductor firm to acquire Onsemi facility in South Portland
The sale is expected to be completed in the second quarter. Terms of the purchase agreement were not disclosed.