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Apps
A Data-Mining Inauguration App, and a 3D printed Smartphone Case
by
Molly Wood
Jan 21, 2013
A new app from the Presidential Inauguration Committee seems like a handy tool for people visiting Washington, D.C. to watch President Obama take his second (public) Oath of Office. But critics say the app is data-mining for political purposes.
What the Apple-Samsung verdict means for your apps
by
Molly Wood
Aug 28, 2012
How the jury's decision in the patent infringement case could change things for app developers.
Buying coffee, and giving up some privacy
by
Molly Wood
Aug 9, 2012
The new deal between Starbucks and Square signals a new era of baristas knowing who you are before you enter the store.
FTC proposes an update to ancient online law, COPPA
by
Molly Wood
Aug 2, 2012
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act may get its first update since Mark Zuckerberg was a 15-year-old.
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.
The robots are having a block party
by
Molly Wood
Apr 11, 2012
National Robotics Week is in full swing. Plus, a new app says it can let you control your dreams.
An app to teach you to love instead of 'like'
by
Molly Wood
Mar 26, 2012
"Fish: A Tap Essay" uses new technology for an old-fashioned essay.
For public good, not for profit.
Aereo may never get the chance to revolutionize TV
by
Molly Wood
Mar 14, 2012
Aereo is supposed to launch today but it’s already being sued. The company's antennae system could change the way people can access television.
SXSW kicks off as musicians struggle to become nerds
by
Molly Wood
Mar 13, 2012
Having your tech chops may be more important than being able to play "Stairway."
LulzSec hackers take a dive on account of a stoolie
by
Molly Wood
Mar 7, 2012
G-men put online palookas in the hoosegow!