"Developers, geeks and tech-savvy do-gooders" unite!

      This weekend, the third Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK) hack-a-thon will take place in cities around the world, giving hackers a competitive opportunity to use their  skills for social good.

      At the event, hosted by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, NASA and the World Bank, hackers and software engineers will break into teams to create hacks for various crisis-relief challenges. At the end of the two-day hackathon, a panel will select who deserves the title of "RHoKstars."

      But what's more, their hacks could actually be used in real-life situations. For instance at the first RHoK event held in Mountain View last year, winning hacks were developed and used to provide emergency assistance during the Haiti and Chile earthquakes.

      "We're trying to use technology to make the world a better place," said Todd Khozein of SecondMuse, RHoK's operational lead. "The event gives hackers the opportunity to use their skills for a noble cause with the guidance of experts who understand the real world challenges."

      In the U.S., events will be held in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle.

Source from PCMag

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