Tag: TECHNOLOGY
Veterinarians question R.I.’s new telehealth law
A new Rhode Island law expanding the use of veterinary telemedicine is drawing a sharp divide between lawmakers who say the technology could improve...
Lab space could be a big draw
Rhode Island has gone all in on life sciences, but it still remains to be seen whether the millions of dollars of investment will...
In R.I.’s emerging industries, it’s all about collaboration
On March 11, 2026, PBN brought together business and government leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding Rhode Island’s sciences industry and ocean economy....
R.I. awards $1.6M in Learn365RI grants for after-school and summer programs
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island officials have awarded $1.62 million in a new round of Learn365RI grants aimed at expanding after-school, summer and other out-of-school...
Hire problem-solvers
Tom Bastianelli | Signal Solutions founder, lead engineer
When I founded Signal Solutions, I was the entire company. Today, my business partner Matt Vincent and...
What Rhode Island lawmakers did – and didn’t do – on...
Technology moves fast. The R.I. Statehouse moves a little slower.
Nevertheless, the General Assembly made several spirited attempts this year to legislate and regulate an...
People’s Credit Union hosts Aquidneck Island Robotics demonstration
MIDDLETOWN – People’s Credit Union recently hosted students from Aquidneck Island Robotics, a youth robotics organization serving students across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, for...
R.I. Commerce awards $800K in innovation grants
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors has awarded $800,000 to 13 organizations through its Innovation Network Matching Grant Program.
The program provides grants...
Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium awards more than $100K in scholarships to...
MIDDLETOWN – The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to 23 students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and...
What we lose when AI does our shopping
Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping, but the way we shop is shifting dramatically, as major platforms and retailers are racing to...



















