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  This week on The Tech Rundown Podcast, I’m sharing the latest on NASA’s next moon mission, SpaceX’s historic IPO, […]

Major AI Companies Eyeing Public Markets Anthropic has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]

Nationally, I'm keeping an eye on three big stories this week. Robinhood is rolling out AI agents designed to help users manage investments and make purchases, while NASA prepares to introduce the astronauts who will help test technologies needed for future Moon landings. Meanwhile, a Blue Origin rocket explosion in Florida could have implications for NASA's lunar ambitions, making the future of commercial space partnerships a story worth watching.

Instagram Launches “Instants” Feature Similar to Snapchat On Wednesday, Instagram launched “Instants.” They say it's a new way to share […]

Tech Today: Defense Deals, Legal Battles, and the Future of Transit From the high-stakes halls of the Pentagon to the […]

In this episode of The Tech Rundown, we cover major developments across AI, tech policy, and innovation in the DMV and beyond. Topics include a new free AI literacy course from the Department of Labor, a DMV-based VR autism therapy awaiting FDA review, and a new innovation space at Howard University's College of Engineering. We also break down Apple's upcoming leadership transition, OpenAI's latest product updates including ChatGPT Images 2.0 and workplace AI agents, and new school screen time guidelines in Los Angeles. Plus, we look at a report on where AI is expected to create jobs, DC Startup Week speaker applications, and a local STEM open house at the Anacostia Library.

This week in tech, we’re exploring new insights on artificial intelligence, and several new developments in the DMV. Andy Jassy, […]

Headlines: NASA astronauts preparing to return to earth tonight Apple closing several stores, including in Maryland DOT hiring Air Traffic […]

I made the difficult decision to change the name of the podcast to reflect what the show is truly about, […]

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-New Open AI and Amazon partnership -Thousands of jobs slashed at Block, which is owned by Twitter's co-founder -Maryland DOT takes proposals for the next round of new fast charging stations along key highways and routes, starting March 17th

The AI+ Expo is returning to D.C. for the third year. Registration opens tomorrow.

U.S. Tech Corps announced by White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Maryland Tech Council to host 7th Annual Technology Transformation Conference  Listen to my latest podcast here  

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Pixalate just created a new platform to help parents vet apps created by more than 350,000 developers.

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Typically, you may have noticed food delivery robots near college campuses, but this time Serve Robotics is doing things differently. “We're really, excited to be in some of, you know, some of the denser and more popular locations across the country now,” said Vignesh Ram, Serve Robotics’ Vice President of Public Policy. “When it comes […]

In 2025, Technical.ly recognized Kathleen Borgueta for her work with Pivoting Parents. It's an organization she started after she was laid off from USAID, shortly after she gave birth. “I really try to provide a community where people can come as they are. As I mentioned, people sometimes need to breastfeed or pump, or they […]

Christopher Headley launched a new app called Ill Lit Sports on Jan. 1. “I have a son who's 11 years old, and he reminds me of me. He loves basketball. He wants to go pro. So I just wanted to design something that could give a chance, along with my son. Maximum exposure,” Headley said.

Former Prince George's County School Board member Dr. Kenneth Harris II is expanding his community outreach to Boston and internationally, working with stars like Jaylen Brown and leaving a lasting impression on young minds.  

Increase in autonomous taxis and availability The writing is already on the wall for this one. Waymo, Uber, and Lyft are all exploring cities to add robotaxis, with Uber and Lyft hoping to add robotaxis in London next year. Waymo is also hoping to begin offering services in D.C. in 2026. I asked Councilmember Charles […]

The Choros app and social club was created by Alex Vans. “The idea is about a year old. We started a little more than six months ago with a beta web app, with 20 guys,” he said. “My goal for Choros in five years is to be live in 4 to 5, mid to upper […]

I sat down with Ayo Duyile and Femi Adebayo to learn more about what to expect at this year’s Techsgiving, which is happening Dec. 10–13 at Nationals Park. We talked about everything from the do's and don'ts to the changes in the tech industry following the recent government shutdown and layoffs. The hosts of the […]

Hampton University alum Brandon Starkes is making it easier to find organic fruits and vegetables right in our backyards. “The business was inspired by my great-grandmother, who grew up on a farm in Prince George's County,” Starkes said. “She taught me that food is medicine, honestly. And that was one of the reasons I started […]

Musician Lemond “Mr. Imag” Brown majored in architectural engineering at Drexel University, and he put his skills to use as soon as he graduated. “When I came back to my hometown, D.C., I saw the gaps where they were talking about a lot of students who look like me that were doing bad in math […]

Martha Sklavos is the founder and CEO of Aloe Therapeutics, she’s working on a treatment option for “advanced solid tumors.” “Forty percent of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, so it will touch us all in one way, shape or form,” Sklavos said.  

Orlando Robinson is hoping to revolutionize emergency calls starting on Nov. 15. He says his app will be able to broadcast live audio, video, GPS location and more to 911 operators.

D.C. native Tayo Adesanya secured $125,000 at a recent pitch competition in Atlanta organized by Invest Fest. In this episode, Purdue University alum Tayo Adesanya, founder and CEO of Lola Vision Systems, discusses his plans for the company and what sets his AI chips apart. “Invest Fest had over 25,000 people there. It was the […]

DeepSeek is a relatively new AI platform, created in China, which is similar to ChatGPT. Experts say it is quickly growing in popularity among young people, and others. I sat down with Professor Aram Sinnreich to discuss the platform’s potential impacts on educators, and more.

  InPress will be available to the public on Oct. 3.  It is a unique way to find friends and potentially your next date.  “We've already got about 500 users in a couple of days now,” said co-founder Adam Harder. In this episode, Harder shares details on how the app started and the future of […]

IonQ has been named the Tech Company of The Year, according to the Maryland Tech Council.   The company, which opened the United States' first quantum computing manufacturing facility, continues to grow. “If we’re ever going to cure cancer, we’re going to need much, much more powerful compute capacity than the classical world has today,” CFO […]

If you work in the medical field, you may be familiar with Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS). “Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a portable, non-invasive, brain imaging technology that uses low levels of non-ionizing light to record changes in cerebral blood flow in the brain through optical sensors placed on the surface of the scalp,” according […]

Women in tech will gather at National Harbor on Wednesday and Thursday. I had a conversation with Michaela Jeffery-Morrison, the founder and managing director of the Women in Tech World Series, to learn more about what to expect. She joined the chat from London. “Recent reports have named Washington, D.C. as one of the best […]

Blink’s CEO Brendan Jones is excited about the company’s new headquarters in Bowie, and more. “We'll probably have upwards of 150 new high-tech, higher than the average, wage jobs here,” Jones said. Watch the story that aired in this week's ‘Tech Talk' on DCNewsNow.com, or listen to this episode for our extended conversation.

This week I sat down with Panos Kostopulos to talk about Proxy Foods. The CEO from Greece started developing his company at Georgetown University, investors include billionaire Ted Leonsis. Watch the story that aired on DC News Now here. “We want to create a food tech hub in D.C.” -Kostopulos

Ingrid Riley recently wrote an article about how Amazon.com shipped directly to her front door in Kingston, Jamaica. Shipping through Amazon is a fairly new concept in Jamaica, even though it is popular in the United States. In this episode, she shares her genuine thoughts on the experience, including the cost. Listen to our conversation […]

Xavier Epps is an expert in money management, with 15+ years in the finance and accounting industry. In this episode, he’s answering questions about the state of the economy, cryptocurrency, housing market, and more. As well as providing tips, on how to thrive. Transcript: Anna-Lysa (2:20): Today we are talking about that ‘R’ word that […]