Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide in Virginia Beach
Charles Randall Berry, a 66-year-old in Connecticut, was arrested on Monday after advancements in technology helped Virginia Beach detectives solve the 1986 cold case of Roberta Walls' rape and murder.
Roblox dodges litigation with three states following multi
Roblox settles for $35.78 million with West Virginia, Alabama and Nevada to avoid lawsuits over child safety failures, agreeing to implement stricter protections amid accusations that predators exploit the platform’s lax moderation. Key reforms include mandatory age verification, restricted chat access for minors, facial estimation technology and disabling encrypted messaging for underage users to curb […]
Virginia Amends Code to Increase Technology Trust Fund Fee
The Virginia Governor signed a law amending §§17.1-279 and 58.1-811 of the Code of Virginia, increasing the Technology Trust Fund Fee from $5 to $8, on civil actions, recorded instruments, ...
Virginia woman receives kidney from surprise Facebook donor 40 years after they met
A Virginia woman shares her story of a surprise kidney donor in the first kidney transplant at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital to use robot technology.
Technology changes how Virginia schools handle harsh winters
In a post-pandemic world, remote learning means that snow days don't entirely eliminate classwork. But that might not be so bad, officials suggest.
VCU researchers want to turn a canine Lyme vaccine into a human treatment
The Virginia Commonwealth University researchers behind one of the most widely-used canine Lyme disease vaccines are developing a human version of the technology, with an eye toward future commercialization.
Trump Crypto Developer Running for Congress in Virginia
Ethereum developer Joe Schiarizzi says most pro-crypto lawmakers in D.C. “just want a check” and don’t actually understand the technology—or its potential.
America 250: How 3D Technology Is Reinventing Homebuilding
Virginia Tech is becoming a national leader in 3D‑printed housing research. The university has helped build four homes in Virginia and is currently producing five more.
George Washington University sells Ashburn campus to Amazon Data Services
George Washington University has sold its Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn, Virginia.