Tag: technology

The end of gear hunting: Wacka wants to automate-away manual price chasing

admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:20:04 +0000

Late nights. Too many browser tabs. Price comparisons across half a dozen retailers. Waiting weeks for the right moment to buy. Justen Wack knows exactly how outdoor gear purchases usually happen, he said — because the tech founder used to grind through the process himself.

Kansas City data centers and AI flip the script on job security

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:30 +0000

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by The Beacon, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and Missouri Business Alert.

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: March 12-18

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: March 12-18

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000

Redbud VC drops $25M Fund II in its attempt to ‘out-hustle the market’ for top talent, Midwest unicorns

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:58:41 +0000

A new $25 million fund for Columbia-based Redbud VC is expected to help identify and develop top-tier, pre-seed innovators before they head to the coasts to find more abundant capital, said Brett Calhoun.

Report: Kansas lawmakers tasking AI chatbots in the Statehouse (with no checks on responsible use)

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:14:01 +0000

Editor’s note: The following story was published by the Kansas News Service and KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective.

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SXSW Examines an Evolving News Landscape

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:29:36 +0000
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SXSW Examines an Evolving News Landscape

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:29:36 +0000
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Best AI strategy for your business: Make it Midwest practical, says startup duo reunited after DEG exit

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:25:28 +0000

For many companies racing to adopt artificial intelligence, the biggest challenge isn’t the technology; It’s knowing where to begin, said Neal Sharma, whose new venture alongside Craig Sizemore aims to turn AI hype into real business value.
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Modern Fertility Technology Is Overriding Our Moral Compass

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:30:29 +0000
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Christina Aguilera, Don Toliver, Wyatt Flores, and More Reviews From Friday at SXSW

admin — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:47:52 +0000
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Christina Aguilera, Don Toliver, Wyatt Flores, and More Reviews From Friday at SXSW

admin — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:47:52 +0000
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SXSW Film Review: Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero

admin — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:27:13 +0000
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SXSW Film Review: Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero

admin — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:27:13 +0000
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Sports, tech leaders: This is our moment to turn Kansas City’s new fans into investors

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:13:11 +0000

With Kansas City’s knack for scoring big sports headlines, opportunity is on the court for the region to boost its brand as a hub for innovation, said Pam Kramer, emphasizing that the eyes of the world will be watching when the World Cup arrives this summer in the Midwest.

But the shot clock is already ticking, she warned.
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