Marketplace Tech Report for Wednesday, April 11, 2012

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Happy National Robotics Week! Today is Robot Block Party day, and it's just part of a weeklong series of events in all 50 states put on by major universities and private businesses. The goal? Pretty much to show off how neat robots are. But it also for recruiting the next generation of roboticists. Also, a new app says it can guide you to the dreams you want to have.

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The robots are having a block party

National Robotics Week is in full swing. Plus, a new app says it can let you control your dreams.
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