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3/4/10
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Purdue Univ. researchers have developed a miniature device capable of converting ultrafast laser pulses into bursts of radio-frequency signals, a step toward making wires obsolete for communications in the homes and offices of the future.
Feb 22 | News
Built by university students in Missouri, the tractor-tread-equipped robot relies on an infrared camera and LIDAR technology to relay photographs of tight interior spaces like buildings or caves. Suitable for hunting terrorists or structural damage, the robots weighs about 200 pounds and costs $25,000. Future versions will likely get lighter and smaller.
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An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk, its developers say.
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Microsoft Corp. has been hit with a nearly $106 million fine for violating two patents held by a communications company.The verdict came today after a weeklong trial in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.Lawyers for VirnetX Holding, which is based in Scotts Valley, say the...
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Confused hit men may have gone to the wrong party, the FBI said Tuesday as it cast doubt on fears that the slaying of three people with ties to the U.S. consulate shows that Mexican drug cartels have launched an offensive against U.S. government employees.Gunmen chased two white SUVs from the...
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Emdeon Inc., a health care payment technology provider, announced Tuesday that it plans to buy the consulting firm Healthcare Technology Management Services for $11 million.Emdeon, based in Nashville, also reported Tuesday that its fourth-quarter profit rose but was dragged down by higher...
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Magazine publishers may have a new way to boost flagging circulation: the iPad.The Audit Bureau of Circulations said Tuesday that it has changed its definition of a digital magazine to accommodate the new class of tablet-style devices.The new rules allow publishers to count paid digital...
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Posted by Horacio Gutierrez Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Horacio Gutierrez, Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel One of the first things I do every morning once I’ve grabbed my cup of coffee is review what is new...(
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TAX HACKERS: Whether you're filing your tax return electronically, downloading forms or e-mailing your accountant, identity thieves are ready to pounce on any social security numbers, addresses and bank account numbers you may unknowingly divulge.While tax preparation software such as Intuit Inc.'s...
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Posted by Fred Humphries Managing Director, U.S. Government Affairs There has been a strong push by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission over the past nine months to understand the nation’s broadband needs and to develop recommendations that facilitate...(
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Posted by Douglas Purdy Software Architect Today at MIX10 , Microsoft’s conference for Web developers and designers in Las Vegas, I stood on stage to outline the importance of Web APIs and our commitment to open data for the open Web . We...(