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Arizona nonprofit turns old tech into new opportunity for students

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:02:13 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) If you have a junk drawer loaded with old chargers, smartphones, tablets, or cell phones, a Valley nonprofit says those items dont have to end up in the trash. As Earth Month winds down on April 30, Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology , also...

'I'm going to survive and grow': Valley man rises from homelessness to first-time grad

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:30:16 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) Addist Bennett reminds us how easy it is for some of us to fall into homelessness. A series of unfortunate events left Bennett without a roof over his head, searching for food at community kitchens, and not healthy enough to carry his own belongings....

Shaping Federal Policy to Power Arizona Innovation: Highlights from the Arizona Technology Council’s 2026 DC Fly-In

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:30:49 Z

(AZ Tech Council) In April, the Arizona Technology Council returned to Washington, D.C., for its annual DC Fly-In, bringing together Council leadership, members and national partners for a powerful agenda of policy engagement, collaboration and advocacy on behalf of...

Recycled wastewater is coming for Phoenix faucets. Leaders say it’s needed amid drought

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:17:04 Z

(AZ Tech Council) Image: KJZZ KJZZPhoenix In north Phoenix, where the landscape is a patchwork of scrubby desert and master-planned communities, the future of the city’s water system is taking shape. With climate change and drought shrinking the amount of water in the...

How Tech Brands Should Measure Organic Search Success Today

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:13:20 Z

(AZ Tech Council) Image: Intero Digital SEO Beyond Rankings: How Tech Brands Should Measure Organic Search Success Today Key Takeaways: Modern SEO metrics for tech focus on business outcomes, not just rankings. Organic search performance should be measured by...

Comcast Business Guest Blog: From Data to Decisions: Unlocking the Power of Smart Technology

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:23:39 Z

(AZ Tech Council) Comcast Business As enterprises deploy an ever‑growing web of internet-connected sensors, cameras, and digital touchpoints, they’re swimming in data. Yet, only organizations that can quickly transform that data into actionable insight will reap the...

WATCH: Affordable housing opens for single parents pursuing college degrees

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:43:47 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) A Valley nonprofit is tackling two of the biggest obstacles facing single parents housing and education at the same time. Phoenix Scholar House officially opened its doors on Thursday. It is the first community of its kind in Arizona. The affordable...

SRP Board of Directors Approves Temporary Summer Rate Decrease

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:45:34 Z

(AZ Tech Council) SRP The Salt River Project (SRP) publicly elected Board of Directors approved a temporary overall 3 percent summer price decrease through a reduction in its Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Mechanism (FPPAM). This decrease, which is effective with...

Scottsdale seniors prove talent has no age limit

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:08:02 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) There really are no barriers to achieving your dreams - and a group of Scottsdale seniors proved that on Wednesday afternoon. They starred in Scottsdale Seniors Services' 23 rd annual Entertainment Extravaganza at the Scottsdale Center for Performing...

Home2First Foundation helping to hit home runs for Balsz Community

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:02:58 Z

(Uplifting Arizona) Promise Field next to Brunson Lee Elementary School in the Balsz School District really lived up to its name Saturday as dozens of young baseball stars in the making were honored for their hard work. It's all part of the Balsz Home2First Baseball...

Lucid names new CEO

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:38:23 Z

(AZ Tech Council) Image: Courtesy Lucid. 2024 LM Gravity at Super Charger Station inBusiness PHX Lucid Group Inc. has named a new leader, secured additional investment and expanded its robotaxi partnership with Uber and Nuro, the electric vehicle maker announced...

Comcast Business Guest Blog: Why Using AI to Detect Small Cybersecurity Anomalies Is a Big Deal

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:23:32 Z

(AZ Tech Council) Comcast Business As the pace of technological change intensifies, so, too, does the volume and sophistication of cybersecurity threats, and enterprise leaders are taking notice. According to a World Economic Forum survey , 72% of organizations said...