Whatever worries and anxieties that have been burdening you at work this week, today is the day that you push those aside, take a breather, and say to yourself: it’s finally Friday; the week is over; what’s done is done, and whatever will be, will be. So relax… and take a look at our weekly re-cap to catch up on some tech news. This week is especially dynamic as we look at LinkdIn’s investment spirit, Google glass for the workplace, doctors going back to school, and NASA’s plans for Mars.

LinkdIn Exceeds Expectations

LinkdIn’s reported revenue for the second quarter exceeded Wall Street’s prediction by $23 million. They reported $534 million, which is a 47% increase from the same period last year. LinkdIn has been making significant progress in their operations department by increasing job opportunities for the company, expanding their professional publishing platform, and continuing the strategic shift towards content marketing through Sponsored Updates.

Check out more of the investment side of the progress here

Technology For Your Every Move

Google’s wearable technology might have a niche in the workplace as helping employer’s track and improve worker productivity. Cornerstone OnDemand conducted a survey last year where 66% of millennials said they would be willing to use wearable technology if it allowed them to do their job better, while 58% of total workers were willing. However, privacy is clearly an issue here, and Ethan Bernstein, an assistant professor at Harvard Business School said that productivity can be hard if the employees know their boss is watching.

Read more about the pros and cons of technology in the workplace here

PhD With a Degree in IT

Texas A&M-Dell academy is planning to launch later this year a program that aims to train medical pros on the latest healthcare technology, and to help doctors better transition into more of an IT role. The main goal of the program is to help medical professionals acclimate better to the technology changes happening around them. The curriculum will serve practicing physicians who want training in the latest healthcare information technologies

Check out more of the long-run goals this academy is aiming for here

Mission Mars