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September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

Weekend Events: September 10-12, 2021

Make the most of your weekend with our line-up of fun events around town. From concerts at the Hollywood Bowl to art fest in the valley, you won’t want to miss out! Read on for our round-up of weekend events in LA, the Westside, SFV, and Conejo Valley!

Los Angeles Events

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert

When: September 10-12, 2021

Where: Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood

What: Revisit Wakanda this weekend with the LA Phil. The Bowl will be tackling Ludwig Göransson’s bombastic, Oscar-winning score for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert. Enjoy a stunning performance at LA’s most beloved outdoor venue.

Discovery from the Deep

When: Until November 29, 2021

Where: USC/Exposition Park | DTLA

What: If you have ever been curious to see one of the deep sea’s most mysterious creatures, now is your chance. Well until November that is. After its discovery in May, the Natural History Museum has added a rare deep-sea anglerfish to its current exhibits. Head to the Exposition Park Institution this weekend to view the unique specimen on display.

Cinespia Cemetery Screenings Presents: Some Like it Hot

When: September 11, 2021

Where: Hollywood Forever Cemetery | Los Angeles

What: Now that fall is almost near, it’s the best time for a film screening at LA’s most famous outdoor theatre. Head to Cinespia this Saturday for the classic film ‘Some Like it Hot’ starring Marilyn Monroe.

Westside & Beach Communities Events

Photo Flux: Unshuttering L.A.

When: until October 10, 2021

Where: Getty Center | Brentwood

What: The Getty Center’s current exhibit celebrates 35 local artists who challenge ideals of beauty, representation, and objectivity. The exhibit also serves as inspiration for Getty Unshuttered, a program for up-and-coming teenage artists.

Santa Monica Pier Classic “End of Summer” Car Show

When: September 11, 2021

Where: 1550 Pacific Coast Highway | Santa Monica

What: Labor Day and the “unofficial” end of summer may have passed but the events celebrating the season end are continuing on. This Saturday don’t miss the Santa Monica Pier Classic “End of Summer” Car Show. Enjoy live performances, prizes and of course classic cars at this seaside weekend.

Yoga by the Marina

When: September 12, 2021

Where: 13650 Mindanao Way | Marina Del Rey

What: Find your inner zen this weekend by the marina! This yoga class for all levels offers the perfect way to have a relaxed weekend.

Conejo Valley Events

Honoring the Heroes of 9/11

When: September 11, 2021

Where: Pepperdine University | Malibu

What: This Saturday will mark 20 years since the tragic events of 9/11. In honor of all those that were lost, Pepperdine University will host a full day of remembrance and reflection. While a somber event, the University invites the general public as it honors the heroism of and sacrifice made by friends, neighbors, and family members lost on that fateful day.

Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival

When: September 11, 2021

Where: 1593 Spinnaker Dr. | Ventura

What: The Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival returns after a year-long hiatus. Enjoy colorful works of art at this waterfront juried art festival featuring more than 40 talented street chalk artists. Don’t miss out on this two-day festival of arts and color!

Simi Valley Concert Series Presents: Just Dave Band

When: September 10, 2021

Where: 1555 Simi Town Center Way – East Court | Simi Valley

What: Add some tunes to your weekend festivities with the Simi Valley Concert Series. This free summer concert event will bow out for the year on September 25, so don’t miss out!

San Fernando Valley Events

Comedy Fusion Show at the Comedy Chateau

When: September 12, 2021

Where: The Comedy Chateau | North Hollywood

What: Have a good laugh at this weekend’s Comedy Fusion show at the Comedy Chateau. Enjoy gourmet American Bistro cuisine, craft cocktails, and outstanding comedy at NoHo’s best comedy club.

Creepy Island World-Premiere Play

When: September 11, 2021

Where: Whitmore Lindley Theatre Center | Valley Village

What: Head back to the theatre for this brand new world premiere production of Creepy Island. This original theatrical production follows a band of pirates that have come ashore on a mysterious disappearing island in search of an infamous lost treasure.

Sunday Night Skate @ Moonlight Rollerway

When: September 12, 2021

Where: Moonlight Rollerway | Glendale

What: All ages are welcome at this Sunday’s night skate at the Moonlight Rollerway. Go retro with a cruise around the rink while listening to your favorite jams. The Moonlight Rollerway has been a source of local fun since 1950.

September 2, 2021

From Amazon’s Venture into Live Audio to Super Follows on Twitter and More! | Tech News of the Week

Get your dose of weekly tech news! This week we are diving into Amazon’s venture into Love Audio, Twitter SuperFollows, and more.

Amazon to Build Live Audio Business

After working on expanding their Podcast reach, Amazon is venturing into live audio. The company has reportedly been working on a live audio service for use with Alexa. The tech giant has invested heavily in the new project headed by their music division. The new feature would include paying podcast networks, musicians, and celebrities. According to a report this week, users could access the feature for live conversations, shows, and events. With podcast and live audio on the rise since 2020, Amazon made the earlier move to expand its music subscription service to include podcasts. It was just last December that Amazon announced the acquisition of podcast publisher Wondery.

Futuristic Bionic Arm Helps to Return Natural Reflexes to Amputees

The future of bionic limbs is now. This is coming after scientists designed a “bionic arm” that utilizes tony robots to re-create vital sensation. The sensations work to create those forfeited when one loses an upper limb. The robots can mimic the sensations by safely vibrating muscles at the amputation site. According to reports, the global prosthetics and orthotics market is expected to reach over $8 billion by 2028. This is according to a 2021 report from Grand View Research. Until recently, artificial limbs had been at a roadblock. Paul Marasco, an associate professor in the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute’s Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been at the helm of the new bionic arm study. The team at the Cleveland Clinic is helpful that their current project will make future cost-effective strides.

Yahoo Acquired by Apollo Funds

It’s on to the next one for Yahoo, as Verizon’s sale of the company to Apollo Funds was announced this week. Apollo Global Management, the private equity firm in May, agreed to acquire Verizon’s media group. This includes brands such as Yahoo and AOL and ad tech and media platform businesses — for $5 billion. Yahoo will now operate as a standalone company under Apollo, according to the release. Guru Gowrappan leads the company, previously the CEO of Verizon Media. Verizon will retain a 10% stake in the company. Verizon acquired AOL in 2015 and Yahoo in 2016. The company paid about $9 billion for the pair. In 2017, Verizon merged AOL and Yahoo into its business. This created the media division dubbed Oath, later rebranded to Verizon Media.

Apple Announces Several States That Will Use the Apple Wallet Drivers License Feature

Don’t get too excited, Californians! Apple has added a Drivers’ License feature to its Apple Wallet, with a few states making the early launch list. While there has been no word on when the new feature will make its way to other states, it serves as yet another digital shift. Apple Wallet users in certain states will now have the ability to add their driver’s licenses or state IDs to their wallets. The news was announced by Apple in a blog post this week. Arizona and Georgia are among the first in line for the driver’s license feature. Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah will join the digital license list. The company also stated that the Transportation Security Administration would create security checkpoints and lanes in certain airports to accommodate the new update.

Twitter Unveils Super Follows on iOS.

As reported earlier this year, Super Follows, Twitter subscriber-only content, has been unveiled. The new feature lets users charge for subscriber-only content. Content creators can set their tweets to go out to Super Followers only. The tweets will appear in the timelines of only those subscribed to the content creator. Currently, the feature has only been launched on Twitter’s iOS app and is limited to a test group of people in the US who applied to try it out. US and Canada iOS users can Super Follow accounts within the initial test group. Users can identify Super Follow creators by a badge that appears under their name when they reply to tweets.

NASA to Test Electric Air Taxi’s

Test flights of NASA’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft recently went public. The eVTOL aircraft — referred to as “flying cars” — with Joby Aviation are part of a national campaign by NASA to observe these experimental aircraft in action. NASA is seeking to determine whether they are safe for passengers. Joby is the first eVOTL company to participate in NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign. Test flights commenced this week at the company’s airfield in Big Sur, California. NASA will be collecting “vehicle performance and acoustic data for use in modeling and simulation of future airspace concepts,” it said. One of the major selling points for eVTOL companies is that these aircraft are less noisy than helicopters and better suited for flights over populated areas.

September 2, 2021September 1, 2021

Weekend Events: Labor Day Weekend Edition

Make the most of the unofficial end of summer with our list of Labor Day weekend events around town! From Los Angeles to the coast and San Fernando to Conejo Valley, we have you covered on weekend fun!

LOS ANGELES

Maestro of the Movies: The Music of John Williams

When: Sept 3-5, 2021

Where: The Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood

What: When it comes to classic cinema, there’s no one comparable to John Williams. What better way to celebrate the last weekend of summer than with David Newman and the LA Phil. Join them this Labor Day weekend as they tackle the composer’s iconic film scores set to a selection of movie clips, with an appearance from Williams himself.

Cinecon Classic Film Festival

When: Sept 3, 2021

Where: Online

What: Calling all film buffs. Cinecon Classic Film Festival returns for its fifth decade showing classic film fare. Enjoy a three-day program of rare and unusual old silent films and shorts, once again streamed online (with an in-person event due back next year).

The Music Center’s Summer SoundWaves

When: until Sept 4, 2021

Where: Music Center | DTLA

What: Make your way this Labor Day weekend to the Music Center for Summer SoundWaves last weekend. Listen to sets from JLin and a host of DJs as this summertime, family-friendly concert sets up on the Music Center’s Jerry Moss Plaza.

WESTSIDE AND BEACH COMMUNITIES

Fiesta Hermosa

When: Sept 4-6, 2021

Where: Hermosa Beach

What: Hit the beach this Labor Day weekend for Fiesta Hermosa. The fun arts festival features art (of course) and samples of fine foods and music. This year’s event ditches the on-the-street layout for sidewalk sales along Pier Avenue. The carnival and music area will also be capacity-limited (tickets required, $20).

Rooftop Cinema Club Presents: The Great Gatsby

When: Sept 6, 2021

Where: Rooftop Cinema Club El Segundo

What: Since it’s the new roaring 20’s why not spend your LDW Gatsby style. See ‘The Great Gatsby’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio on Labor Day. Rooftop Cinema offers the perfect alfresco rooftop movie viewing experience for some well-deserved weekend fun.

Labor Day Ferris Wheel Lighting

When: Sept 3-5, 2021

Where: Santa Monica Pier | Santa Monica

What: Light up your LDW weekend with a trip to Santa Monica Pier. Pacific Park will join other landmarks across the country in displaying red, white, and blue colors in observance of the holiday for the weekend of September 3-6. This special light program will run from dusk (around 7 PM) to midnight on Friday, September 3 to Monday, September 6.

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Beyond Breath – An Introduction to SKY Breath Meditation

When: Sept 4, 2021

Where: San Fernando | Location Provided Upon Registration

What: Find some time for inner zen this Labor Day weekend with Beyond Breath-An Introduction to SKY Breath Meditation. In this 75 min workshop, you will get the chance to take a breath and clear your mind with the help of a calming breathing technique and a guided meditation.

Wendy Liebman’s Locally Grown Comedy

When: Sept 4, 2021

Where: Feinstein’s at Vitello’s | Studio City

What: Get your laughs this weekend with Wendy Liebman’s Locally Grown Comedy. The comedy and music variety show will feature hilarious local talent. These comedians will be hilarious, uplifting, and entertaining!

Elton John: The Early Years

When: Sept 5, 2021

Where: 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd | Woodland Hills

What: The Valley Cultural Foundation’s concert series returns with this weekend’s concert. The free event is open to the public and takes place in the beautiful Lou Bredlow Pavilion. Enjoy a late afternoon picnic with family and friends as you take in the sounds of talented upcoming artists. Sunday’s concert will feature an Elton John tribute, titled Elton John: The Early Years.

CONEJO VALLEY

39th Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off

When: Sept 3-6, 2021

Where: 23575 Civic Center Way | Malibu

What: Talk about a delicious way to celebrate the unofficial end of summer! The 39th Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off will take place this Labor Day weekend. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, an advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are $15 per person, per day, or $55 for a 4-day weekend pass. Carnival tickets will be sold separately.

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

When: Sept 4, 2021

Where: The Gardens at Los Robles | Thousand Oaks

What: Mystery is afoot this weekend with America’s LARGEST interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show. At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic four-course dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! All shows performed at Los Robles Greens, tickets are still available for this weekend!

CRPD Summer Concerts in the Park

When: Sept 6, 2021

Where: 175 Hendrix Ave. | Thousand Oaks

What: Don’t miss the final CRPD concert of the summer. This Labor Day brings The Jack of Hearts Band – A celebration of Bob Dylan & the Band, to the Conejo Valley. For over five decades, Bob Dylan has remained one of the most important figures in modern American music.

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021

LA Eats of the Week: Our Labor Day Weekend Picks

It’s Labor Day Weekend! Enjoy the “unofficial” end of summer with delicious eats from around town in this week’s blog!! Grab a bite and be on your way with the top picks in LA, the Westside, SFV, and Conejo Valley!

Los Angeles

BLUDSO’S BAR & QUE

Location: 609 N LA Brea Ave., Los Angeles

Considered an L.A. institution, no list would be complete without Bludso’s Bar & Que. For a LDW pick, you can’t go wrong with Kevin Bludso’s Texas-style smoked meats. Choose from options like the Texas Red Hot Beef Link or Lean Brisket. Either way, you’ll be coming back for more.

A.O.C.

Location: 8700 W 3rd St. | Los Angeles

If you’re looking for an upscale Labor Day weekend option, make your way to A.O.C. The restaurant serves as the perfect ode to the unofficial end of summer with its outdoor dining setting. Enjoy delicious chicken in a serene setting. While A.O.C. might count as a partially outdoor restaurant, it still fully counts as the perfect al fresco option. Step into this open-air space and enjoy Suzanne Goin’s vibrant small plates and shareable dishes for the perfect lunch or dinner.

SLAB BBQ

Location: 8136 W 3rd St., Los Angeles

When it comes to Labor Day weekend dining spots, Slab BBQ tops the list, and for a good reason. Under the h.Wood Group family of popular restaurants, Slab serves up delicious and savory options for all tastebud types. If you plan on entertaining more than a few this LDW, we recommend the “The Know A Guy.” The meal comes with 3 Chickens, 3 Racks of Ribs (Tony’s or Spare), 4lbs Pulled Pork, 3lbs Brisket, and (4) sides.

Westside

BABY BLUES BBQ

Location: 444 Lincoln Blvd, Venice

For a Labor Day weekend dining spot, Baby Blues BBQ in Venice has everything you could want to celebrate the day. Appearing on the Food Network, the restaurant has remained notable for its delicious servings of reimagined BBQ classics. Enjoy options like ‘The Butchers Block’ and finish with the tastiest Banana Pudding we have ever had.

PLANT FOOD + WINE

Location: 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice

Abbott Kinney has no shortage of healthy and delicious outdoor dining options. For those ditching the meat options this LDW, you’ll find nothing of the sort at this all-vegan spot. The restaurant offers Vegan fare so good, you’ll forget it is all plant-based. Focused on locally sourced ingredients, PFW’s menu brings together a rich array of tasty options.

BRITT’S BBQ

Location: 408 Main St, El Segundo

When it comes to BBQ in El Segundo, Britt’s is where it’s at. The beach city establishment has various options from sandwiches to combo platters and even semi-healthy salads like the tasty BBQ Chipotle. However you choose, you can bet on Britt’s BBQ to deliver a stellar Labor Day weekend meal.

San Fernando Valley

BARBIE-Q

Location: 15928 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436

Bold Flavors, Consistent Quality, and Unmatched Customer Service. This is what you’ll find at Barbie-Q in Encino. New to the neighborhood as of 2020, the delicious eatery has a bevy of options for your LDW enjoyment.

CASTAWAY

Location: 1250 E Harvard Rd. | Burbank

A picture-perfect spot to close out summer, consider Castaway your Labor Day weekend spot. With stellar, sweeping views of the Valley, Downtown, and beyond, Castaway in Burbank is an idyllic outdoor dining experience. For example, enjoy savory steaks, whole roast fish, impressive charcuterie boards, and luscious pasta.

THE SHERMAN

Location: 14633 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks

If you are looking for a more elegant LDW dining spot, The Sherman offers just that. The local fine dining establishment offers American cuisine with a focus on fresh and sustainable ingredients. The food selection provides a new American take on classic dishes, like the Sherman Burger.

Conejo Valley

THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY

Location: 120 Promenade Way | Thousand Oaks

One can never go wrong with a visit to The Grill on the Alley. With classic American cuisine on hand, it’s the perfect go-to for Labor Day weekend. The beloved restaurant has been a destination for locals seeking meat-centric American fare. What is even better is that the Westlake Village restaurant offers outdoor dining, which creates the perfect setting for an alfresco meal.

ZEF BBQ

Location: Simi Valley (various locations)

ZEF BBQ came to be out of hard work and dedication through Founder, Chef, and Simi Valley resident Logan Sandoval. Sandoval’s pop-up BBQ has become so popular in the area that it quickly sells out each and every time. The menu changes as frequently as its location, but you can expect ZEF BBQ to serve nothing less than the best.

WOOD RANCH BBQ & GRILL

Location: Whizin Market Square | 5050 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills

For a great family-friendly LDW dining spot this weekend, head over to Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill. The restaurant offers excellent BBQ, burgers, and happy hour specials. Bite into a Buckeye Burger or try Lauren’s Favorite Mac & Cheese.

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

How to Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in SoCal | Out & About

Labor Day weekend is officially here. With it comes the unofficial end of the summer. That’s why it’s vital that you make the most of this celebratory weekend in a luxurious manner. With so many ways to celebrate, we’re giving you our top options for LDW! Read on for how to celebrate Labor Day weekend in SoCal!!

Tasty Labor Day Bites

Food is a pivotal component of Labor Day Weekend. Whether you are grilling or going gourmet you’ll want to try some of the following recipes.

Greek Feta Dip

Paired with pita chips, this delicious recipe offers a fresh take on the classic Greek Salad. This dip can also serve as a perfect appetizer for a backyard bbq. With a recipe this tasty, you and your guest will definitely want more.

Grilled Rib-Eyes with Peperonata

If you are a steak person, you will not want to skip out on this recipe. Prepared best over a charcoal grill, this rib-eye steak has a crusty exterior and a juicy core. The cut is topped off with peperonata, which creates a perfect juxtaposition of flavors between the meat and vegetables.

Baby Back Ribs with Spicy Peach BBQ Sauce

This delightful recipe blends ripe peaches with Calabrian chili to produce a savory coating on a flawlessly broiled portion of pork. When it comes to traditional bbq dishes, baby back ribs are a classic and constant fan favorite. You can check out this recipe for a delicious vegan option to sub.

Lime Posset With Graham Cracker Streusel

Putting a unique twist on the typical Key Lime Pie flavor, this dessert is a simple pudding that has a complex variety of intense lime flavors. Served in individual portions with graham crackers on top, Lime Posset is the perfect festive dessert for Labor Day Weekend.

Chic Labor Day Décor

To guarantee that your luxury Labor Day party is at the current forefront of design trends and impresses guests, make sure to send out custom aesthetically pleasing initiation cards with the ability to RSVP. Furthermore, homemade ice-dyed décor is an immensely popular trend for tablecloths and napkins that will give your party the laid-back, yet extravagant feel that you desire to ensure that your guests have a bash. To be further inspired, learn more about contemporary Labor Day décor trends on Martha Stewart Living.

Fun Labor Day Activities to Do

Whether you spend time with your family at home or decide to take advantage of one of Southern California’s many attractions, you will absolutely have a joyful experience.

Our picks:

Watch a family flick:

Set up your own outdoor movie theatre with blankets and popcorn. Or skip the hassle and visit one of the many outdoor movie options LA and the valley have to offer.

Cruise to the beach:

Likewise, if taking a trip away from home is more your style, take a day trip to Malibu’s Zuma Beach. The seaside escape offers the perfect setting to wave goodbye to summer.

Have a thrill of a time:

If thrills are more your style, Universal Studios includes all of the rides you could possibly ask for. Of course, even if you do not enjoy amusement rides, there are plenty of shops to see and bites to grab.

Finally, a stop at one of the city’s top restaurants will definitely hit the spot after a fun day out. For this we recommend our list of LA Eats for a curated selection of dining spots.

Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_Day

https://www.delish.com/cooking/g4133/labor-day-appetizers/

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-symon/grilled-rib-eyes-with-peperonata-5209282

https://www.marthastewart.com/650043/celebrating-labor-day

https://food52.com/recipes/33481-key-lime-pie

August 30, 2021August 15, 2021

Home Tips: How to Add a Pop of Color to Your Living Room

Isn’t it about time you add a pop of color to your living room?

The living room is a critical part of your home. It’s where you go to relax, read your favorite book, and also entertain visitors. As a result, the room should always look its best as well as give a good impression to visitors.

As you seek to impress visitors, you should also seek comfort in your living area. Even if you decide on an interior designer, you need to have an idea of what you really want.

Tips for adding a pop of color to your living room:

Let the curtains touch the floor

Every room has windows, and you can use curtains to bring a pop of color to your living room. Short draperies look cheap and will transfer the same effect to your living room. You should therefore make sure you measure your window size before going to purchase your curtains. As you do so, make sure your curtains fit well in both width and height.

Another trick for transforming your living room is by hanging your drapery high as close to the ceiling as possible. This will make your room appear taller and exquisite.

Blending Textures

To enhance your living room style, mix up textures in the room ranging from decorative pillows, drapery, and throws which will provide an elevated look to the room. Using the same texture makes the room look flat and dull. To create a dimensional look, you can use pillows of different sizes and textures.

You can also add a pop of color to your living room by incorporating luxe textiles. The sheen and texture of velvet boucle and mohair make perfect choices for upholstery and accent pillows. Go the extra mile and find a material that compliments your space.

Proper use of Lighting

One sure way of adding a pop of color to your room is by use of lighting. The type of lighting you use changes everything. There are so many ways of using lighting creatively. For instance, a pair of lamps flanking a piece of furniture or art will enhance your living room style.

The trick to general lighting is by identifying areas where there is more need for light. For instance, you can light the whole room in general raising overall ambient light. Additionally, bring ten the areas where you need more light more so your working areas. Finally, use decorative accent lamps to highlight the décor and furniture.

Use of art and antiques

You can bring a pop of color to your living room by using oversize attention-grabbing pieces of art. This works by creating a designer finish that sparks a conversation and joy. For instance, 24″ x 36″ and larger sized arts whether original or printed have a huge impact on any space. As you display them, give them a laid-back look by making them lean. Finally, don’t underestimate the effects of adding antique items into your living space.

Use of indoor plants and flowers

To enhance your living room style, bring the outdoors indoors. Placing fresh flowers in your room every day will create a welcoming feel and sophistication to your home. Also placing live plants in the room will not only add a pop of color but bring in a relaxing feel to your home.

Final word

There are so many ways of adding a pop of color to your living room. Try incorporating several of the above tricks and see the outcome. Often change up things to bring in a new and elevated look in your living room and the house.

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021

From Tesla’s Humanoid Robot to a Multi-Billion Dollar Boost to U.S. Cybersecurity and More! | Tech News

The future is now and the latest tech news is below. Stay current on what’s happening across the globe in tech. From Tesla’s Humanoid Robot to a Multi-Billion Dollar Boost to U.S. Cybersecurity and more!

Google and Microsoft to Provide Billions to Bolster U.S. Cybersecurity

In an effort to bolster U.S. cybersecurity tech companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft have made a pledge to spend billions on cyberinfrastructure. The cyber security pledge also includes offering supply-chain aid and education. Apple has announced that it will work with suppliers to “drive mass adoption of multi-factor authentication” and provide new security training, among other things. Amazon will work to offer a multi-factor authentication device to all Amazon Web Services account holders for free. The company will also make all of its employee security awareness training available to the public at no cost. Google pledged that it would spend more than $10 billion over the next five years as a part of its efforts. They have also promised to train more than 100,000 Americans in data analytics and IT support through the company’s Career Certificate program. The move comes as cyber-attacks have increased worldwide over the last couple of years.

Otter.ai can transcribe Your Teams and Webex Meetings When Your Not There

If you’re RSVP’d to a virtual meeting but are unable to attend, Otter.ai is here to assist. The Assistant tool has a number of features, that include plugging into your calendar and automatically joining and transcribing meetings if you cannot attend. Until recently, the tool only worked for Zoom meetings, but the company has announced their expansion to integrate with Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Cisco Webex Meetings. The paid service also allows users to join meetings simultaneously and keep transcriptions all in one place. Generated notes are able to be viewed live, letting users search the transcription even while the meeting is still in progress. The features described are available via the Otter Business plan. Other features include custom vocabulary, audio imports, and more.

Walmart to Launch White Label Delivery Service

Joining the vast arena of delivery service providers is Walmart and their planned white label delivery service. The company announced plans to offer its logistics and delivery services as part of a new last-mile delivery business. Called Walmart GoLocal, the service hopes to serve as a white label delivery offering for businesses big and small. Pricing for the service will be based on “the needs of the client and based on what they want to offer to their customers.” Customers can order directly from a business, with delivery then dispatched to the business itself with a white label delivery service worker fulfilling the order. The service will be similar to Postmates and DoorDash, which offer white label solutions that work more or less the same.

Elon Musk Seeks to Debut Humanoid Robot by Next Year

As most would have expected, Elon Musk has unveiled his plans to debut a humanoid robot by next year. This week the Tesla CEO announced the Tesla Bot. The robot will run on the same AI used by Tesla’s autonomous vehicles. While a functioning version of the robot was not on display, the announcement did come during Tesla’s AI Day presentation. The Tesla-vehicle-esq bot will stand at a height of 5-foot-8-inches and weigh 125 pounds. According to Musk, the robot will be built from “lightweight materials”. It will also contain a screen to display information. Internally, the robot will be operating through Tesla’s Full Self-Driving computer. “It’s intended to be friendly,” Musk joked, “and navigate through a world built for humans.”

Kitchen robotics startup Spyce Bought by Salad chain Sweetgreen

In more robot news, Sweetgreen has plucked up kitchen robotics startup Spyce. The move to automation by the California-based fast-casual chain follows an accelerated interest in automation following the pandemic. Sweetgreen will soon begin plans to incorporate Spyce’s technology into its restaurants. Sweetgreen CEO and co-founder Jonathan Neman hopes the tech will allow further connection. Stating, “By joining forces with their best-in-class team, we will be able to elevate our team member experience, provide a more consistent customer experience and bring real food to more communities.”

Waymo Begins Autonomous Rides in San Francisco

If you happen to be visiting San Fran, you may be lucky enough to hail a ride from one of Waymo’s autonomous vehicles. You’ll just need to sign an NDA first. The company announced it will begging shuttling a wider group of passengers around in its autonomous vehicles in San Francisco. There still will be a human safety driver behind the wheel. This will mark the second city where the company has expanded its autonomous vehicle offering. People can apply to ride through the Waymo One smartphone app “Trusted Tester” program.

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021

Weekend Events: August 27-29

Add some fun to your weekend plans with our list of local events. From LA to the Westside and SFV to Conejo Valley, we have this weekend’s top events. Read on and enjoy the best that summer has to offer.