vnguyen+FollowCan the Internet Save Lives IRL?Reddit just helped a doctor ID a toxic plant in real time, possibly saving a child’s life. When a young boy in Nepal ate mysterious berries, Redditors crowdsourced the answer—Coriaria nepalensis, a neurotoxic shrub. Is this a glimpse of the future, where digital communities outpace traditional emergency response? Or are there risks in relying on crowdsourced expertise for life-or-death calls? #DigitalFirstAid #CrowdsourcedWisdom #TechForGood #PlantID #InternetPower #Tech40Share
Kathleen Pham+FollowDrones vs. Dumpers: Who Wins the Rubbish War?The UK is turning to drones and mobile surveillance to hunt down fly-tippers, and the tech is getting serious—think vehicle seizures and even crushing. Is this the breakthrough we need to clean up our countryside, or are we just shifting the problem? Would you trust drones to spot the real culprits, or does this raise privacy and overreach concerns? Let’s talk tech, justice, and the future of waste control. #TechForGood #SurveillanceDebate #SmartCities #WasteManagement #Tech90Share
Ashley Turner+FollowIs Samsung’s Ocean Mode a Game Changer?Samsung’s new Ocean Mode on the Galaxy S24 Ultra is making waves—literally. By enhancing underwater photography for marine researchers, it’s helping restore coral reefs with sharper, more accurate images. But here’s the catch: this feature isn’t available to regular users. Should exclusive tech like this stay in the hands of scientists, or could broader access spark more citizen science and innovation? Let’s dive in! #TechForGood #MobileInnovation #CoralReefRestoration #Samsung #UnderwaterPhotography #Tech40Share
Tamara Jones+FollowRivers Drinkable with a Magic Blanket?!Did you see this? Scientists at Ohio State just created a wild new 'blanket' made from supercharged titanium oxide nanomats that can clean polluted water AND generate power just by soaking up sunlight. Imagine tossing this on a dirty river and making it drinkable! With billions lacking safe water, this could be a total game-changer. The tech is brand new, and they're the only ones who've pulled it off so far. Who else wants to see this everywhere? #WaterInnovation #CleanWater #ScienceWin #TechForGood #SustainableFuture #Science120Share
Tammy Blackwell+FollowCan Apps Really Solve Food Waste?Ever wondered if your phone could help save the planet—and your wallet? Too Good to Go is making waves by connecting users with surplus meals from local spots. But is relying on an app enough to tackle America’s massive food waste problem, or is it just a tech band-aid? Curious to hear if anyone’s tried it and what impact you’ve seen! #FoodTech #Sustainability #TechForGood #FoodWaste #AppReview #Tech40Share
Richard Jones+FollowTeen Inventors Might Fix Dirty WaterTwo teens just won a major prize for inventing PURA—a device that uses light and plasma to clean wastewater. It’s already working on a small scale and could make safe drinking water way more accessible (which is huge, since 2 billion people still don’t have it). Next up: scaling it up and testing it in the real world. How wild is it that teenagers are leading the charge for cleaner water? #Innovation #CleanWater #YouthPower #TechForGood #EarthPrize #Safety30Share
Ryan Burnett+FollowCan Tech Boost Blood Donations? Let's Chat!South Africans are falling short on blood donations, but technology might be the game-changer we need! 🤔 By personalizing donor interactions and using digital tools, we can drive loyalty among existing donors and encourage new ones. Imagine getting a reminder that your last donation helped a cancer patient recover—powerful, right? Let's embrace tech to make giving blood an engaging and rewarding experience. What do you think? Could this motivate you to donate more often? BloodDonation #SaveLives #TechForGood #SouthAfrica30Share
Brittney Pope+FollowOpenAI's New Program Boosts AI Trust🚀 Exciting news from OpenAI! They just launched the Pioneers Program to help industries like finance and healthcare build better, more trustworthy AI models. By working with companies to create domain-specific evaluations, OpenAI aims to optimize model performance in real-world environments. Can't wait to see the impact this will have! #AIInnovation #TechForGood #Tech30Share
Kimberly Walters+Followstay connected in emergencies with your phoneDid you know your iPhone can connect to satellites in emergencies? 🌟 If cell service is out and you need help, your iPhone 14 or later can reach 911 or text loved ones via satellite. Just move to a clear spot and your phone will guide you. Safety, at your fingertips! 🛰️ #iPhoneTips #StaySafe #TechForGood #Tech90Share
