What local tech firms are doing to help Orlando shooting victims
June 13 was not a normal day for the team at a financial tech firm in downtown Orlando.
Instead of getting in the routine flow of answering calls and doing client pitches, Fattmerchant wanted...
Social media stars feel pinch of regulatory agency
It may appear that YouTube user PewDiePie's love for playing Warner Brothers' "Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor" video game was genuine and innocuous — but the federal government says the YouTube star was...
Here’s what it may cost to bring Google Fiber to Orlando
If Orlando wants Google's much sought after ultra-fast Internet connectivity, it's going to cost us — big time.
"Fiber cost about $15 a foot. laying down 4 miles of it would be costly for...
Beyond Pokemon Go: What local tech experts hope to see next in augmented reality
Mobile augmented reality and location game PokemonGo still is going strong — and local tech experts say it’s just the start of a digital reality frenzy.
“Pokemon Go validates the potential of...
Esports company sets up shop in Orlando
A new esports company has moved into downtown Orlando, bringing with it 18 employees, 15 of which have relocated from other parts of the country.
Avyd CEO Scotty Tidwell, who created the...
7 takeaways on Orlando’s growing virtual reality market
Leaders in Orlando’s digital market came together Aug. 15 at "The Trends in Tech" event held at Full Sail University to talk about the business of virtual reality.
Here are a few takeaways from...
The year in business: my top picks among many for best local stories in...
South Florida was spared Hurricane Matthew’s wrath, but Zika season never seemed to end. Meanwhile, another year in South Florida business brought other sea changes, including international cooperation (Cuba) and corruption...
One reason the tech ecosystem isn’t growing the way it could
Since arriving in Miami three years ago, I’ve been hearing about the developing technology ecosystem, spurred by eMerge Americas and bolstered by funding from the Knight Foundation.
I’ve been a believer, having...
Strong stock surge continues for Voxx, now up nearly 50 percent today
surging Voxx International Corporation stock price did not slow down Wednesday afternoon, jumping nearly 50 percent higher than its Tuesday closing price.
The company, which has a division that builds car technology in Central Florida, reported...