Lyndsey Gilpin

Hopefully, we all want to use our talents to give back to our communities and people in need. Here are some ways you can use IT skills to help nonprofits and social good causes.

New startup Roar For Good has designed wearable technology for women’s self defense, but it’s also focused on the broader societal picture: educating young boys and girls about consent and respect.

The number of women-led companies is growing, and so is the support network for them. Here are 10 web platforms for female professionals to find advice, mentorship, and more.

Humans are ruining the ocean. But technology can help. Here are four projects that are helping these critical bodies of water.

Alibi is an Android app that records the last hour of your life. So if you’re in a protest, police altercation, or even a dangerous personal situation, you can always have evidence.

After a male scientist wore an offensive shirt in an interview, Elly Zupko made a Kickstarter campaign for “#thatothershirt” instead, to promote STEM education.

Big data expert Chiny Driscoll told TechRepublic about leaving her corporate gig at IBM to found a startup, and why it’s the most fulfilling job she’s ever had.

You’ve probably heard of Uber and Lyft, but there are other ridesharing companies to make your work commute or business trip more environmentally friendly and cost effective. Check out these 10.

Yes, the state of electric vehicle charging is a bit of a mess, but it’s getting better. Here are 10 things to know about the systems and how they’re growing.

Everyone likes a laugh at a corny joke, right? Here are some of the funniest, geekiest tech and computer jokes we could find. And if we’re missing any, send us yours.

Significance Labs is a new type of accelerator that’s looking for techies to immerse themselves in low-income communities and create products for social change.

From digital networks to wearables, the health care industry is undergoing massive technological changes. Here are 10 types of innovations changing its future.