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Qualcomm makes a splash at CES, MIT moves us closer to hologram TVs
Jan 11, 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.
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The online game of borrowing money
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.
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What good is a 'Certificate of Mastery?'
May 3, 2012
Venerable educational institutions like Harvard and MIT are giving away education online for free. So what can you do with it?
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Warrantless cell phone tracking is everywhere
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.
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Guess what! You just got into MIT! Free ride! Kind of!
Feb 15, 2012
OK, there's a catch: It's only one class and it's online.
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An MIT education, coming to a screen near you
Feb 14, 2012
Grab your popcorn!
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How do ‘ya like dem apples ... online?
Dec 19, 2011
(imagine that in a Boston accent)
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Really ridiculously fast camera. Like a trillion frames per second.
Dec 13, 2011
I’m beginning to see the light!
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Clothes that can hear
Jul 13, 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
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