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Google's moonshot factory: A look inside the Google X Lab
May 24, 2013
Bloomberg Businessweek editor Josh Tyrangiel discusses his visit to Google's X Lab. He says the labs are a place where scientists can think big ideas, with a lot of freedom.
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Twitter launches two-step login to stem hacking
May 24, 2013
Twitter is launching a new extra layer of security, but will it stop hackers?
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Despite controversy over drones abroad, some see potential positive uses at home
May 24, 2013
The President has confirmed that drone strikes have killed Americans abroad. But he strongly defends the U.S. drone program, saying its use has been important to the war against terrorism.
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Just ask Klout
May 23, 2013
Online company Klout, known for ranking people for online influence, is rolling out a search feature that uses those influencers as magnets for consumer questions -- and advertising dollars.
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A degree in drones (or, unmanned aircraft systems)
May 23, 2013
The FAA hasn't green-lighted much civilian use of drones yet but when they do, one university is ready with graduates to pilot them.
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We've spent $6 billion on broken iPhones -- why?
May 23, 2013
iPhone users have reportedly spent $6 billion since 2007 to repair or replace their damaged phones, and repair costs are only getting more expensive.
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A glimpse into the potential of the drone industry
May 23, 2013
Drones are a hot topic these days and the industry is heating up to potentially become big. What's the payoff and what other industries might suffer for it?
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Is two-factor authentication the death of the password?
May 23, 2013
Finally, there could be an end to the agony of having to remember dozens of passwords as Twitter offers two-factor authentication.
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SoftBank sweetens its Sprint pitch, offers U.S. veto power over board member: Report
May 23, 2013
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Japan-based SoftBank will allow the U.S. government to pick a member of Sprint's board if the deal goes through.
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Teens tired of Facebook, hot on Twitter, savvy reputation managers
May 23, 2013
Teenagers are less into Facebook and more into Twitter these days, according to a new report from the Pew Internet and American Life project.
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Biz model for domain names to change
Jun 1, 2010
The practice of hoarding available domain names on the Internet may soon become a broken business model. Cash Peters explains.
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Scientists warn solar flares could disrupt power grid
Jun 8, 2010
A solar flare-up could cause huge damages to Earth's communication system and power grids.
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Ethanol could kill your small engine
Dec 30, 2008
By 2022, the government says the U.S. must produce 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel. But the ethanol mandate could be disastrous for your lawnmowers, boats, and small engines. Peter O'Dowd reports.
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Going to brick-and-mortar stores, but buying online
Dec 2, 2010
Deals are easy to find online, but you miss out on actually seeing the item and having your questions answered quickly by sales people. So customers are increasingly using both: Go to the store to check the item out and find the deal online.
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Is this what the iPhone 5 looks like?
Mar 7, 2011
With iPad 2 now announced, it's time to look ahead to the iPhone 5 (because that's what happens). Rumors currently circulating indicate that the...
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Are you an iPhone or an Android?
Jun 11, 2012
In the battle of the mobile superpowers, it's Apple v. Google and iPhone v. Android -- and consumers have to choose. Which culture do you fit in best?
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The cool cult of Apple
Oct 6, 2011
How a company designed its way into the national consciousness and created millions of loyal users.
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Online competitors move in on shippers
Aug 14, 2009
Dropping home prices and a dismal job market mean more people are staying put and moving companies have fewer customers. Lenora Chu reports online competition is also giving traditional movers a headache.
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'Homeless Hotspots' program sparks debate
Mar 12, 2012
A controversial new experiment at South by Southwest puts Wi-Fi units in the hands of the homeless. Accused of condescension and exploitation, "Homeless Hotspots" creators hope the debate will encourage entrepreneurship and visibility.
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Apple readies App Store for iPhone
Jul 9, 2008
Apple's latest iPhone launches Friday, but the real buzz is around a software update that will give iPhone users access to third party applications. Janet Babin reports.
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Happy birthday, spam! On what 35 years of spam has gotten us
May 3, 2013
Thirty five years ago today, Gary Thuerk sent out the first spam email. We mark the anniversary by trying to track down a spammer ourselves.
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Paul Krugman on tech's great divergence
Jan 1, 2013
Economist Paul Krugman talks about a new direction in 'the technology universe' that has taken shape over the last decade.
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Always on (the Internet) in 2013, and controlling a robotic arm with a brain implant
Dec 30, 2012
Molly Wood of CNET gives her tech predictions for 2013, and Professor Andrew Schwartz describes research that helped a paraplegic woman control a robot arm with a brain implant.
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Santa Claus 2.0: Building drones to replace Rudolph
Dec 24, 2012
A Santa Claus we met on the street in Brooklyn also happens to be an electrical engineering hobbyist who wants to 'replace reindeer with drones.'
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The Pope tweets, and Facebook users fail to get out the vote
Dec 12, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI prepares to send out his first tweets after officially joining Twitter, and Facebook users fail to vote on their own privacy settings in a large enough numbers for change.
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Avoiding hacks on Cyber Monday, and using low tech for modern space exploration
Nov 26, 2012
Cyber Monday can offer windfalls to hackers as well as shoppers, and even though our space travel ability is improving, we still use plenty of simple technologies to push it forward.
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Black Friday's tablet wars: which tablet is the best deal?
Nov 22, 2012
One of the hottest gadgets this holiday season will doubtless be the tablet...but which one?
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How Obama’s campaign used big data to win, and how coke got hacked
Nov 9, 2012
To help tap financial donors and to get out the vote, we knew the Obama campaign was crunching big data. But, until now, it wasn't very clear how big.
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Xbox's Orwellian patent, and when social media politics gets old
Nov 8, 2012
A new patent for Xbox Kinect might be trying to watch you for copyright owners, and users are getting tired of politics on social media, even though they're still posting about it.
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Brian Eno on his new app, Scape, and new album, Lux
Nov 5, 2012
The celebrated musician and composer speaks about his new album and his new app.
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Google's moonshot factory: A look inside the Google X Lab
May 24, 2013
Bloomberg Businessweek editor Josh Tyrangiel discusses his visit to Google's X Lab. He says the labs are a place where scientists can think big ideas, with a lot of freedom.
0
Twitter launches two-step login to stem hacking
May 24, 2013
Twitter is launching a new extra layer of security, but will it stop hackers?
0
Despite controversy over drones abroad, some see potential positive uses at home
May 24, 2013
The President has confirmed that drone strikes have killed Americans abroad. But he strongly defends the U.S. drone program, saying its use has been important to the war against terrorism.
3
Just ask Klout
May 23, 2013
Online company Klout, known for ranking people for online influence, is rolling out a search feature that uses those influencers as magnets for consumer questions -- and advertising dollars.
11
A degree in drones (or, unmanned aircraft systems)
May 23, 2013
The FAA hasn't green-lighted much civilian use of drones yet but when they do, one university is ready with graduates to pilot them.
3
We've spent $6 billion on broken iPhones -- why?
May 23, 2013
iPhone users have reportedly spent $6 billion since 2007 to repair or replace their damaged phones, and repair costs are only getting more expensive.
0
A glimpse into the potential of the drone industry
May 23, 2013
Drones are a hot topic these days and the industry is heating up to potentially become big. What's the payoff and what other industries might suffer for it?
2
Is two-factor authentication the death of the password?
May 23, 2013
Finally, there could be an end to the agony of having to remember dozens of passwords as Twitter offers two-factor authentication.
0
SoftBank sweetens its Sprint pitch, offers U.S. veto power over board member: Report
May 23, 2013
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Japan-based SoftBank will allow the U.S. government to pick a member of Sprint's board if the deal goes through.
0
Teens tired of Facebook, hot on Twitter, savvy reputation managers
May 23, 2013
Teenagers are less into Facebook and more into Twitter these days, according to a new report from the Pew Internet and American Life project.
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