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Bytemarks Café

Bytemarks Café is a half-hour radio magazine that showcases the innovation and creativity in Hawaiʻi"s tech community. Hosted by HPR"s Burt Lum, the program"s purpose is to raise awareness of the tech economy and to engage the listener in the discussion.

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Bytemarks Cafe: February 28 - Hui o Hauula

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2025/03/01

Today we'll head out to the northeast side of Oahu and talk to Hui o Hauula. We'll find out how this small rural community stays resilient in the face of natural disasters, single road access and rising tides.

28:58

Bytemarks Cafe: February 21 - Department of Education...

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2025/02/20

Today we'll catch up with the Department of Education and learn about their Digital Design initiative. We'll find out how digital design seeks to integrate media, information, and technology literacy tools to support student engagement and achievement.

Bytemarks Cafe: February 7 - Partnerships in Dual...

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2025/01/30

Today on Bytemarks Cafe, we'll hear about a dual-use conference called Partnerships in Dual-Use/Climate Technology. We'll find out how startup tech companies can position themselves for Department of Defense opportunities.

Bytemarks Cafe: January 31 - Internet Society

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2025/01/23

Today we'll catch up with the new President and CEO of the Internet Society. We'll talk about the Internet Society's key priorities for 2025 and how it is a resource to enrich people's lives, and a force for good in society.

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Bytemarks Cafe: January 24 - Transform Hawaii Gov

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2025/01/23

As a new legislative session begins, we'll find out what's new with Transform Hawaii Gov. We'll talk to the Executive Director of THG and find out what initiatives are on the priority list for 2025.

Bytemarks Cafe: December 27 - Holoholo App

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2024/12/24

Today we'll catch up with the developers of the Holoholo app. We'll learn how Holoholo combines photos, journal entries, places, and footpaths into daily memories.

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Bytemarks Cafe: Pacific Telecom Conference

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2024/12/21

Today we'll get an insider's view of Hawaii's signature telecommunication conference. We'll hear from the chief executive of the Pacific Telecom Conference 2025 and learn what new technologies are driving connectivity.

29:01

Bytemarks Cafe: Hawaii Annual Code Challenge

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2024/12/07

Today we'll find out what took place at the 9th Hawaii Annual Code Challenge. We'll also hear from a couple of teams that built prototypes and find out what's in store, now that the HACC is over.

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Bytemarks Cafe: November 29 - Papahānaumokuākea...

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2024/11/28

Today we'll learn about a major accomplishment at Papahānaumokuākea. We'll hear from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project about how one million pounds of debris was removed from the marine sanctuary.

29:00

Bytemarks Cafe: November 22 - Digital Literacy Classes

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2024/11/21

Today we'll find out about a program to implement digital literacy classes in the libraries and adult schools. We'll hear from the organizers to track its progress through the federal government, all the way to the community.

Bytemarks Cafe: Elemental Impact

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2024/11/14

Today we'll find out what's in the rebranding of Elemental Excellerator to Elemental Impact. We'll also hear about the largest ever $100 million fund from the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.