Bytemarks Café
Fridays at 6:30pm on HPR-1
Bytemarks Café is a half-hour radio magazine that showcases the innovation and creativity in Hawaiʻi's tech community. Hosted by Burt Lum, the program's purpose is to raise awareness of the tech economy and engage the listener in the discussion.
Bytemarks Café will leverage the internet and social media technologies to extend the conversation well beyond the 30-minute time slot with the intent of building and nurturing this vibrant and vital community in Hawaiʻi.
*Audio will be posted after the show.
Latest Episodes
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Today we'll learn about a quick and easy way to request service from the C&C of Honolulu. We'll hear about the new and improved HNL 311 system that allows you to report issues in your community. -
Today we'll get an insider's view of Hawaii's signature telecommunication conference. We'll hear from Brian Moon, chief executive of the Pacific Telecom Conference 2026 and learn what new technologies are driving connectivity. -
It's that time once again to convene our annual roundtable to review some of the best tech available this holiday season. From productivity tools to being a road warrior, we'll ask our gadget geeks to help fill out your gift list. -
Today we'll talk about artificial intelligence and ways of implementing guardrails. We'll find out what forms of governance are effective and how AI safety can be ensured. -
Today we'll talk about Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and Aina Stewardship. We'll find out how this program promotes Native Hawaiian stewardship and cultural practices in areas that have lacked historic climate adaptation investments. -
Today we'll talk to the team from Shifted Energy. We'll find out what it's like to be on a path to acquisition and how this startup took innovation and scaled it globally. -
Today we'll learn from University of Hawaii astronomers what the comet 3i/Atlas really is. We'll find out where this interstellar traveler came from, what it is composed of and what it is doing in our solar system. -
Today we'll catch up with the folks at Purple Maia and learn about the new and improved Purple Prize. We'll find out about the new program called Hulihia Labs where the program cultivates modern tech for people and aina. -
We'll find out what's on the 2025 Mana Up Showcase. We'll also hear from a couple of companies that just completed the cohort 10 program and learn what's next for their businesses. -
Today we'll find out about the 2025 Hawaii Annual Code Challenge, in its tenth and final year! We'll learn how this statewide hackathon brings together civic technologists along with government and nonprofits to solve pressing problems.
