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A newer, tinier iPad is said to be on the way
by
Molly Wood
Jul 6, 2012
Apple looks to compete with Microsoft's and Google's smaller tablet models. Also, Google builds a robot brain that becomes keen on cat videos, and women post unflattering pictures of each other on Facebook.
Google Glass is on the way whether you like it or not
by
Molly Wood
Jun 28, 2012
The device lets you take pictures or video, shows you information like from a smartphone -- but on glasses. Some may think it's disconcerting. Also, Apple blocks a Samsung tablet from being sold.
Google's I/O conference: New operating system, tablet
by
Molly Wood
Jun 26, 2012
The search giant is expected to announce quite a few upgrades for devices.
Google chips in to preserve endangered languages
by
Molly Wood
Jun 22, 2012
7,000 languages worldwide could be headed for extinction. Can they be stored online?
Microsoft’s Surface: Will it be worth scratching?
by
Molly Wood
Jun 18, 2012
A forthcoming tablet from the makers of Windows and Xbox offers a built-in keyboard and a lot of things that might remind you of the iPad.
Is the government reading your emails right now?
by
Molly Wood
Jun 6, 2012
You can't know for sure. Surveillance orders in federal courts are reportedly on the rise -- and unless the orders lead to actual charges, the person being watched doesn't know.
Nevada gives the green light to Google's driverless cars
by
Molly Wood
May 9, 2012
The cars are expected to drive better than people, with fewer distractions.
For public good, not for profit.
What good is a 'Certificate of Mastery?'
by
Molly Wood
May 3, 2012
Venerable educational institutions like Harvard and MIT are giving away education online for free. So what can you do with it?
Send a $5 gift card to your friend free? What’s the catch?
by
Molly Wood
May 1, 2012
A new online marketer just wants to borrow some of your information.
Google wants to store your stuff in its cloud
by
Molly Wood
Apr 25, 2012
Google Drive premieres, offering users five gigabytes or more of space for documents, pictures, videos, what-have-yous. Plus, learn this term: liquidmetal.