Central and high desert residents of California were hit with major back-to-back earthquakes and social media played a pivotal role in information, safety, and communication. Over the weekend, we experienced how availability of mobile phone data can cause a headache in terms of management, cost, and convenience. E-scooters deserve more conversation because they create an eyesore and public safety concerns along with a tax on public services in terms of enforcement and oversight. And finally, a group of powerful executives and technology movers are investing heavily in the midwest region of the United States which is often outshadowed and overlooked by the industry.

Can you believe a human jaw was made from a 3D printer for a 83 year old women?  What is the concept of “Flipped Classrooms” all about.  Stay tuned to find out on Waves of Tech.  Also, make sure to head over to CES 2012 to find our ever expanding coverage.