Students from all over the country will gather soon at Kent State University for their annual "Skyhack" event. They'll compete November 5-7, to win cash prizes for new and innovative ways to improve aviation. We'll also hear about a new study on Internet Gaming addiction, and talk to a couple of experts from the University of Akron about what can be done to prevent it, detect it, and help those who suffer from it. Featured guests include  Dr. J.R. Campbell from Kent State University, who is the  Executive Director of the their Design Innovation Initiative, CBS News Correspondent, Michael George, University of Akron Associate Psychology Professor, Dr. Toni Bisconti, and University of Akron ESports Director, Nate Meeker.

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This Week In Tech with Jeanne Destro 10-15-21: Safer Flights & Healthier Gaming

Ohio workers stand to win big, if and when the proposed federal infrastructure bill gets passed by Congress. But how good will those jobs be? US Senator Sherrod Brown and Congressman Tim Ryan joined with labor leaders this week, to talk about how and why those new "green" jobs, should go to well trained, and well paid Union workers. Listen now, to find out why.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-10-8-21: Green Jobs

Don't you just hate it when something expensive breaks, and you either have to replace it , or spend a fortune on repairs? If so; you're not alone, and there are a whole lot of people nationwide who feel the same way-including President Biden, who took action recently to help enable consumers' "Right to Repair". Find out more, through audio clips from a recent Federal Trade Commission meeting, where they unanimously agreed to step up law enforcement efforts against manufacturers who are purposely, and illegally preventing consumers from either making repairs on their own, or at least having a choice about who gets to fix it for them. We're also talking to a local D-I-Y repair enthusiast, Chris Bennett, from Akron Makerspace, about why he thinks there needs to be action on the state level; not just from Federal agencies like the FTC. Listen now, to find out why.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-10-1-21: Right To Repair

From Broadband expansion,, to cool new tech startups; we're spotlighting big tech issues and innovations statewide.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-9-24-21: Tech Ohio Roundup

State law enforcement officials are joining the Federal government's fight against illegal robocalls. Today, we'll hear from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, and ZipDX LLC CEO David Frankel on why robocalls are such a problem, and what can be done to stop them.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-9-17-21: War On Robocalls!

Science fiction becomes science fact, as the Cleveland Clinic unveils a new bionic arm that amputees can control with their minds. Our special guest is Dr. Paul Marasco, who is Dr. Paul Marasco is the Director of their Laboratory for Bionic Integration,

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-9-10-21: Mind Controlled Bionic Arm

The Air National Guard Base in Mansfield, Ohio will soon be one of the nation's leading centers for Cyber Warfare. Find out why, with Major General John C. Harris, who commands several branches of the US military in Ohio, including the Air National Guard. We're also talking to Computer Science Professor, Dr. John Nicholas, from the University of Akron, who is actively involved in training the next generation of cyber warriors, along Incident Response Lead, Tyler Hudak from the global Information Security Consulting firm, TrustedSec, on the role private sector companies play in keeping America safe from cyber attacks.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-9-3-21: Ohio's New Cyber Warriors

This week, as millions of kids nationwide start a new school year; we're talking to education expert and author, Ruchard Culatta, about his new book, "Digital For Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World."

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-27-21: Digital Kids

It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times. Listen to my tale of woe about hassles with my mobile phone carrier, and find out what you can do if you find yourself in a similar situation.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-Bonus-8-24-21: Mobile Madness!

Is it safe, or is it dangerously radioactive? That's the question Ohio lawmakers are trying to answer, as they ponder a request to allow a product used to deice Ohio highways, to be purchased by consumers for home use. Find out why the makers of Aqua Salina say it is safe, and why many citizens, environmental groups, and even some state officials say is not.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-20-21: Radioactive Roads

This week, a breakthrough in plastic technology, with the discovery of a new way to chemically break down polymers to basic components that can be recombined indefinitely, with no loss of quality or strength. We'll also hear about an innovative new COVID-19 home testing kit, robot sports, and high tech jobs available right now, in Northeast Ohio.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-13-21: The End of Plastic Waste?

This week a dark and twisted tale of of cyberattacks, crime, intrigue, nuclear weapons, and surreptitious spyware on mobile phones. Our special guest, is Dan Shelley, who is the Executive Director, of the Radio Television Digital News Association & Foundation.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-8-6-21: Spies, Lies, Bombs, & Mobile Phones

Show me the money! Esports is becoming a big business opportunity, not only for players, but for business professionals who promote and manage Esports related activities and events. That's why the University of Akron is now offering an ESports business certificate. Find out more, with Professor Seungbum Lee, and University of Akron Esports Director, Nate Meeker.

This Week in Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-30-21: The Business of ESports

This week, how the same voice technology that powers your interactions with Siri and Alexa, also allows marketers to gather data about you like your age, weight, birth control use, and more., and then to use it without your knowledge or consent to determine whether or not you can get a loan, the kind of rates you might pay for insurance, and more. Find out more, as we talk to Author, Joseph Turow, about his new book, "The Voice Catchers: How Marketers Listen In to Exploit Your Feelings, Your Privacy, and Your Wallet". We'll also hear from Stark Area Regional Transit Authority Executive Director and CEO, Kirt Conrad, about why they're phasing out diesel, and expanding the use of Hydrogen fuel cells to power their buses. He says it's the green energy wave of the future in bus technology. Listen now, to find out why.

This Week In Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-23-21: Voice Surveillance

After cyber attacks believed to be coming from criminal hackers in Russia; US President warned Russian President, Vladamir Putin that the US is prepared to respond. But that doesn't negate the fact that both American public and private sector organizations are still extremely vulnerable to attacks like the one that recently shut down the Colonial pipeline, cutting off gasoline supplies to the East Coast. Our special guests today, Dr. John NIcholas from the University of Akron, and Author Thomas Parenty, tell us what we can do to protect ourselves against ever-increasing threats from all over the world.

This Week In Tech with Jeanne Destro-7-16-21: Spotlight on Cyber Defense

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