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Uncommon Thinkers: MagniX CTO Riona Armesmith geeks out over electric aviation

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MagniX’s chief technology officer, Riona Armesmith, works on electric propulsion systems like the one in the background at the company’s headquarters in Everett, Wash. Armesmith was leaving one of the world’s best-known manufacturing companies, Rolls-Royce, where she was head of programs for aviation futures.

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Redfin partners with security giant ADT for program that lets buyers tour homes without an agent

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Redfin’s Direct Access program enables buyers to tour a home by unlocking the door via an app and connected smart lock. Tech tools such as video tours have increasingly helped power real estate transactions during the pandemic, decreasing the need for face-to-face interactions. Redfin Photo).

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Tech Moves: RealSelf appoints interim CEO; Hootsuite hires new CFO; Tune CEO lands at Roku

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She was most recently VP of finance at InterDigital, a mobile and video technology company. Ries was most recently general manager of demand generation at contract management startup Icertis. Nderitu has served as a DEI consultant for nonprofits Doctors Without Borders and One Acre Fund. . — Vancouver, B.C.-based

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Funding news: Angel conference backs brain device startup, weapons detection company lands $15M

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The device has “continuous intracranial pressure monitoring supporting remote consults and new discoveries” according to the company’s website. The founders: BrainSpace CTO Stephen Morse is a mechanical engineer who has worked for a variety of companies, including global electrical and manufacturing company Flex. The Bothell, Wash.-based

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Fed Tech News Roundup

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Seven win contracts to support Navy unmanned maritime systems program Washington Technology (Today) - Seven companies have won contracts to support a Navy unmanned maritime systems program. Can 'technology engines' power innovation at DHS? Why Most Public Cloud Solutions Are Unsafe?

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Revolutionizing the Hospitality Industry with Technology Implementation

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Additionally, implementing guest engagement platforms and smart room technologies enables guests to control in-room amenities and services effortlessly. Enhancing Security and Safety Measures In the realm of hospitality, guest safety and security are paramount, and technology aids in ensuring a safe and secure environment.

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Amazon and Microsoft vets raise $10M for computer vision startup used in warehouses

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Dirac worked as a senior principal engineer at Amazon Web Services for more than six years, where he led the AutoML program. Geiger is a longtime product design and engineering consultant. He’s also the former CTO and co-founder of high-tech appliance maker Picobrew. ” — and then get results instantly.