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The importance of technology during natural disasters
Jeff Horwich Dec 31, 2012
On Monday, Congress takes up a $60 billion recovery package for areas affected by Superstorm Sandy. When the lights went out and the floodwaters moved in, people needed food and sandbags, sure -- but they also needed information and connectivity.
Nissan to try unconventional steering
Mark Garrison Oct 18, 2012
Within a year, Nissan hopes to replace the mechanical method of controlling steering with one that uses electronics.
Is technology to blame for chronic unemployment?
Robert Reich Oct 10, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says a steady march of technology leaves increasingly obsolete jobs in its wake.
Remains of the London Olympic games
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 12, 2012
If you find yourself still pining for the Olympic Games, never fear! Now you can own a piece of the games. Literally.
Using radio frequency identification tags to track school kids
Adriene Hill Sep 10, 2012
Some schools are testing out RFID tags as a way to keep track of kids and bring in extra money.
Getting away from the office is getting harder to do
Jacqueline Guzman Aug 29, 2012
A new survey finds Americans more tethered to work by their mobile devices than they ever were to landlines.
London businesses tally up sales after Olympics
Christopher Werth Aug 14, 2012
Now that the Games are over, small businesses in London are complaining of losses in their books.
The latest Olympic star: Kinesio tape
Mitchell Hartman Aug 13, 2012
Olympic athletes helped increase sales of colorful therapeutic tape.
Brits think the Games have gone maybe, sort of, OK
Christopher Werth Aug 10, 2012
London Olympics go smoothly despite trademark British glumness heading into them.
Usain Bolt worth more than just Olympic gold
Christopher Werth Aug 10, 2012
The Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won yet another Olympic gold medal last night in the 200 meter sprint. The 25-year-old has declared himself a "living legend."
