Technology
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Wisconsin researcher says fitness trackers offer valuable, accurate health data
UW-Madison’s Lisa Cadmus-Bertram said her research is focused on improving our understanding of how physical activity is related to chronic disease risks.
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Microsoft pauses construction on parts of Mount Pleasant site again
On a swath of ex-farmland slated for future phases of the project in Mount Pleasant, Microsoft’s preliminary work was paused in January — then restarted — and now paused again.
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Milwaukee School of Engineering is building a new AI learning center
The Milwaukee School of Engineering is building a $76.5 million artificial intelligence learning center, which will house its new center for applied artificial intelligence.
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How Wisconsin schools are approaching the ‘Wild West’ of AI in the classroom
Districts around the state are forming policies over how the advanced technology should and shouldn’t be used.
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New data centers planned for Kenosha, Wisconsin Rapids
More data centers are coming to Wisconsin — one in Kenosha and one in Wisconsin Rapids.
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Charlie Brooker on the universe of ‘Black Mirror’ and new Netflix special, ‘Cunk On Life’
Charlie Brooker recently spoke with WPR’s “BETA” host Doug Gordon, where he talked about Cunk’s deadpan naiveté and the similarities between “Black Mirror” and “The Twilight Zone.”
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Wisconsin students, school staff information exposed in data breach
A cyberattack on a third-party software platform used by school districts across Wisconsin resulted in the unauthorized access of student and staff information.
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AT&T to discontinue traditional landline service in Wisconsin by the end of 2029
The company says only 5 percent of its residential customers still use copper technology and it’s working with them to ensure they do not lose voice or 911 services.
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City of Sheboygan hit by apparent ransomware attack
On Sunday, the city released a statement saying its internal team and cybersecurity experts were investigating “unauthorized access to our network by an external party.”
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Milwaukee’s annual cybersecurity summit encourages industry newcomers and more workforce training
Corporate leaders in Wisconsin gather at the fifth annual Milwaukee Cybersecurity Summit to learn about industry trends and share strategies on keeping up with the quickly evolving needs in cybersecurity.