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Google Is Developing a Smart Contact Lens
Google researchers are developing a smart contact lens that uses tiny chips, sensors, and antennas to continuously test diabetics' blood sugar levels.
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Researchers Aim to Revolutionize 3D Printing, Global Manufacturing
Researchers are developing new materials to be used for 3D printing, and are working on a technique for building multiple materials into the same product.
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Feeling Mad? New Devices Can Sense Your Mood and Tell--or Even Text--Others
Microsoft Research cognitive psychologist Mary Czerwinski is an affective computing expert who creates technology that monitors a person's mood and stress level...
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The Malware That Duped Target Has Been Found
The malicious program used to compromise Target and other companies was part of a widespread operation using a Trojan tool known as Trojan.POSRAM, according to...
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It's the 30th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Monumental Decision About Betamax
Those of us who came of age in the Internet era may not know that they owe their ability to go online to a court decision 30 years ago today about a mechanically...
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Moth Drone Stays Rock Steady in Gale-Force Winds
They might not seem at all stable as they batter into light bulbs but moths have inspired an autopilot for drones.
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A New, More Economical Sonification Prototype to Assist the Blind
A doctoral student has developed a sound-based assistive technology system designed to improve the autonomy of people with visual impairments.
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Out in the Open: An Nsa-Proof Twitter, Built With Code From Bitcoin and Bittorrent
Miguel Freitas is building a decentralized social network called Twister, which no single entity should be able to shut down.
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New Smartphone App Helps Blind Find Their Way Inside Buildings
A news smartphone app would allow the visually impaired to navigate independently inside buildings where the global positioning system does not work .
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Experimental Surgery Aims to Revive a Paralyzed Limb
Doctors will attempt to reanimate a patient’s paralyzed arm with a pioneering surgery that involves capturing signals from his brain and restoring movement through...
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'master the Mainframe' Contest Lures Next Generation to Big Iron
IBM's zEnterprise Academic Initiative is using a contest to spark student interest in coding for mainframes.
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Why You Should Care About Net Neutrality (faq)
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday struck down rules adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in 2010 meant to protect...
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What Secrets Your Phone Is Sharing About You
Fan Zhang, the owner of Happy Child, a trendy Asian restaurant in downtown Toronto, knows that 170 of his customers went clubbing in November.
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N.s.a. Devises Radio Pathway Into Computers
The National Security Agency has implanted software in nearly 100,000 computers around the world that allows the United States to conduct surveillance on those...
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Ua-Developed Avatar Is Helping to Screen New Arrivals at Bucharest Airport
Researchers have developed a virtual border agent to identify and question suspicious international travelers.
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Techperts Predict Virtual Reality in Near Future
Virtual environments and virtual reality will transform education, entertainment, and scientific exploration.
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The Next Data Privacy Battle May Be Waged Inside Your Car
Cars are becoming smarter than ever, with global positioning systems, Internet connections, data recorders and high-definition cameras.
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Using Psychology to Create a Better Malware Warning
A new report on the psychology of malware warnings suggests that using different language could make the messages more effective.
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Eye-Catching Electronics
Electronic components thinner and more flexible than previous technologies open up new possibilities for ultra-thin, transparent sensors.
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