As you guys know, I love learning about new technology. A few weeks ago, I received a special invite to visit the data lab at the Verizon Wireless offices here in Dallas, TX to learn more about Verizon and new technology. Sounded like a winner to me!
New Technology and Verizon
Walking in, I thought of Verizon as my wireless and FIOS provider — walking out, I discovered Verizon is way more innovative than just those 2 services. Verizon has a program, Verizon Innovation Program that partners with inventors, entrepreneurs and dreamers in making their technology come to life.
During my time with Verizon, one product in particular really showed how Verizon is WAY more than a phone company. Verizon teamed up to help VelSense develop a new technology to empower the visually impaired. Check out this emotional video (I’ve teared up the 3 times I’ve watched it) and see how technology is making such a difference in peoples’ lives.
Women in S.T.E.M.
The Verizon Foundation is committed to helping parents and teachers inspire more girls to get involved with STEM. As a woman who has worked in the tech sector, this is something near and dear to me. There are not enough of us in this field. We need to bring more woman-power to the technology world. I applaud any company that is making strides to make this happen.
New Technology
Here is my friend Jamie from Roubinek Reality taking a selfie with a robot that allows you to video chat. The robot enables the video chatter to move around the room, how COOL IS THAT!!??! This is being used in schools where I child cannot attend class for medical reasons. Also this is used in some telecommuting instances. Talk about innovative!
Thanks Verizon Wireless for the invitation as well as the fun bluetooth Logitech UE Boom speaker. Review coming soon!
It is great to see companies supporting and encouraging girls to follow their passion for the sciences. What a great way for parents to help their daughters explore the wide array of career options that they have so can they life of their own dreams rather than someone else’s.