Qualcomm makes a splash at CES, MIT moves us closer to hologram TVs
David Brancaccio Jan 14, 2013
At CES, Qualcomm gives a baffling keynote and start up Veveo gets a boost. Also, MIT has invented a new process of bending light on a computer chip, which means we're a step closer to hologram televisions, biomedical imaging, and autonomous driving.
The online game of borrowing money
David Brancaccio Oct 11, 2012
Payday lending -- an area of finance with one of the worst reputations -- may get a facelift with new start up LendUp, which takes its inspiration from microlending. Today, MIT is starting an outfit dedicated to delivering us from our wireless frustrations.
What good is a 'Certificate of Mastery?'
John Moe May 3, 2012
Venerable educational institutions like Harvard and MIT are giving away education online for free. So what can you do with it?
Warrantless cell phone tracking is everywhere
John Moe Apr 4, 2012
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union says that law enforcement agencies are frequently using cell phone tracking information provided by wireless carriers. Plus, Wonder Twin powers activate: Smart sand is on the way.
Guess what! You just got into MIT! Free ride! Kind of!
John Moe Feb 21, 2012
OK, there's a catch: It's only one class and it's online.
Really ridiculously fast camera. Like a trillion frames per second.
Marc Sanchez Dec 13, 2011
I’m beginning to see the light!
Clothes that can hear
John Moe Sep 14, 2010
And make noise and sense light. Why do these stories always happen at MIT? http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20010254-264.html
