Technology

Today we'll learn about the 2026 Week of tech events. We'll find out how the new and improved Hawaii Tech week brings together startups, entrepreneurs, investors and educators to advance tech in Hawaii.

Today we'll hear about a new development on the web called Meta Layer. We'll learn from the architects of the Meta Layer how this technology benefits us as participants and when it will be impemented.

Today, our panel discusses a new statewide policy to restrict student cell phone usage beginning next school year — which starts next week.

Today we'll hear from former Department of Education CIO Brook Conner, about life in academia. We'll find out what inspired him to seek his PhD and what field of study is most intriguing.

Gov. Josh Green has signed two bills into law on Tuesday that ensure people are protected and have tools for artificial intelligence use. The bills take effect immediately.

Jens Currie is the chief scientist at the Pacific Whale Foundation. He spoke with HPR's Maddie Bender about new research into false killer whales, which number fewer than 150 on the islands.

We'll hear about workforce development from Maui nonprofit Imua Onipaa. We'll find out how they've leveraged technology to enable residents on Maui to position for jobs across Hawaii and on the Continent.

Keoneʻula Elementary School students and faculty talk about how the ʻEwa Beach school's newest drone studies curriculum.

ʻEwa Makai Middle School placed first in a national drone competition in 2024. The school's program continues testing real-world skills, from construction surveys to search and rescue.

University of Hawaiʻi staff and students discuss the impact of “time, place and manner” policies on campus free speech; Ewa Makai Middle School students discuss their love for learning about drone piloting.