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Seattle airport testing new tech to allow travelers to wait in virtual line for security screening

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport one of the first airports in North America to test a “virtual queuing” system. The news: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is introducing two tech-infused experiences to modernize the travel experience and help people stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. SEA Image). Where and how long?:

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Orbite begins the launch countdown for its commercial astronaut training programs

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(Orbite Photo) After getting its start in Seattle and testing its business model in France and Florida, a space travel venture called Orbite is ready to start signing up customers for private-sector astronaut training programs. Prices for the five-night suborbital training program start at $49,500 per person.

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Amazon jumps into virtual tourism, offering live one-on-one experiences around the world

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At left, Hongying Tang of HQ Tourism Services points to the Saint Lawrence River during a virtual tour of Quebec City as part of the Amazon Explore beta. At right, Daniela Elias of Signature Tours shows the empanadas she made during a one-on-one virtual cooking class from Buenos Aires. Amazon Photo).

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Virtual reality storyteller creates project showcasing historically Black community in Seattle

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Yolanda Barton, standing, created a virtual reality experience focused on Seattle’s Central District, a historically Black neighborhood. She participated in Meta’s Oculus Launch Pad program and received engineering assistance to help create an initial prototype.

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Seattle airport helping travelers avoid lines with mobile food ordering and delivery to gate via robot

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The goal is to help travelers avoid standing in lines and expand the options for dining without having to leave a concourse. Once through TSA security checkpoints, travelers can place orders through the Order SEA website or FlySEA app and pay by phone.

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Virtual internships: Tech companies and students adjust as pandemic forces remote experience

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And she’s one of 8,000 interns that Amazon has taken on this summer around the world, hosting all of them virtually for the first time. Patel is grateful that the tech giant maintained the program despite the challenges — many of her peers are without work this summer due to cuts in programs. Albert Kim. LinkedIn Photo).

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What is a virtual assistant and how to become one

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What is a VA (virtual assistant): This question opens the door to a modern profession that encapsulates the fusion of technology, administrative skills, and the evolving nature of the workforce. VAs have the capability to remotely access essential documents How does a virtual assistant work? What exactly does a virtual assistant do?