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What I Observed While Talking to Dozens of People Playing Pokemon Go

I’m sure you’ve seen them, staring at their phones while wandering around Reston Town Center, Lake Anne Plaza, and just about every other landmark in the country. Pokemon Go players seem to be gathering everywhere. This phone game was launched last week, and within a few days its daily usage has exceeded that of Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, or Tinder. Whether or not…

July 15, 2016

Northern Virginia Technology Council Hot Ticket Awards: Nominate & Celebrate Standouts in the Tech Community

Are you part of an innovative and groundbreaking tech company? Are you, personally, innovative and groundbreaking? If so,  throw your hat into the ring and see if you’ve got what it takes to be one of Northern Virginia Technology Council’s (NVTC) Hot Tickets. The Hot Ticket Awards celebrate the efforts of entrepreneurial companies in the NoVa tech community…

April 29, 2015

Celebrate Innovation at the NoVa MiniMaker Faire on March 15, 2015

With this area’s large assortment of tech companies, it’s no wonder that Northern Virginia is home to lots of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. Hidden inside many of these office buildings and homes are brilliant creations made by local innovators, both professional and amateur. This Sunday, March 15, 2015, is a day for the public to see some of their projects, as…

March 10, 2015

A Reston Aerial Photographer Whose Technology is Half of His Art

Ever since I first saw this photograph, I’ve wanted to know the story behind it. What a spectacular view of Lake Anne in the fall! I stumbled upon this picture online last year, and it has stayed with me all this time. When I finally learned more about the photographer, I was excited to discover that his aerial…

October 6, 2014