Those of us whose childhood experiences with technological upgrades in the schools involved little more than mimeograph machines replaced by photocopiers may find an upcoming Scottsdale school capital budget override election a bit daunting, though necessary.

Forget wired. How about addicted? High-tech toys sure look good in the ads, but they can lead you deeper in debt.

Dear Professor Bruce:

The National Science Foundation has awarded Chandler-Gilbert Community College a $600,000 grant in partnership with the University of New Mexico.

SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo Inc. on Monday plans to unveil a new section aimed at helping consumers cope with the onslaught of new technology that's reshaping modern life.

Microchip Technology, a Chandler-based semiconductor company, said Thursday it has shipped its 3 billionth microcontroller less than two years after reaching the 2 billion mark.

Dreamy idealism is the environmentalism of the past, said Kevin Edwards, chairman of the Green Building Expo. He sees the movement’s future in the practical realm of more affordable new technologies that will be on display at the expo Friday and Saturday in Scottsdale.

Dreamy idealism is the environmentalism of the past, said Kevin Edwards, chairman of the Green Building Expo. He sees the movement’s future in the practical realm of more affordable new technologies that will be on display at the expo Friday and Saturday in Scottsdale.

Fifth-grade students in Linda Laneback’s reading class at Scales Elementary School recently read “Satchmo’s Blues” by Alan Schroeder, a storybook biography of Louis Armstrong’s childhood.

My name is Glenn Ray, and I am a candidate for state representative in District 22. Like many of you, I have come to realize that I can no longer just sit by and watch as those who say they represent us fail to hear our voices.

On one side of the lake is an avid fisherman equipped with all the latest in technology such as a fiberglass pole, artificial lures and a fish finder.

Instant messages. Text messages. E-mail. Voicemail. Blogs. Online social networks. And the good ol' cell phone. If you thought there were enough ways to communicate with others and express yourself, think again.

The Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau has plugged in a new electronic service for tourists — an interactive kiosk that provides information on all things Scottsdale and Arizona.

December 24, 2004

Apache Junction Unified School District is taking part in ‘Speak Up 2012,’ an online survey of students, parents, teachers and administrators to gather input on both the needs and use of technology in the classroom.

PITTSBURGH - People will increasingly interact with computers using speech or touch screens rather than keyboards, Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates said.

New developments in optics and nanotechnology are having a major impact on the defense and aerospace industries, with important implications for the Arizona economy.

Two adult students in the Surgical Technology program at the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) were recently awarded scholarships totaling $3,500 for their outstanding academic achievement.

The Arizona State University Mars program gained plenty of headlines by developing instruments that explored the surface of the Red Planet.

The Arizona State University Mars program gained plenty of headlines by developing instruments that explored the surface of the Red Planet.

Mike Long has found a new use for old computer parts: turning them into works of art. Long, managing partner of the Valley office of a national technology services company, has adorned the walls of work spaces in his business with circuit boards from old computers, displaying them as works of art while keeping the components stored in a convenient place. 

A local company is using technology to combat copper thieves around the country.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Wednesday the implementation of a pilot radio broadcast system for the Port of San Luis, aimed at better informing travelers with border crossing information.

September 29, 2004