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Big Data Project Susses Us out Dec 06, 2012

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A project called the "Human Face of Big Data" asks smart-phone users worldwide what they think about beliefs, rituals and hopes. Larry Greenemeier reports

Smart Helmets Could Flag Players at Trauma Risk Nov 29, 2012

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Force sensors in headgear could signal whether a hit is strong enough to cause concern should the player receive a second serious blow. Larry Greenemeier reports

Iceland Crowd-Sources Its Constitution Nov 15, 2012

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Iceland's parliament will vote on whether to replace its 68-year-old constitution with a version that takes into account suggestions from Twitter, Facebook and Web site comments. Larry Greenemeier reports

Web Sites Share Gas Availability Info Nov 08, 2012

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Drivers in the post-Sandy New York metropolitan area have a few high-tech ways to shorten the odds on long gas lines. Larry Greenemeier reports

Listen to Audio via Your Cheekbones Oct 19, 2012

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Bone-conduction headphones send good vibrations directly to the cochlea without blocking the ears, thereby also allowing ambient sounds. Larry Greenemeier reports

Left and Right Use Smart Phones for Politics Oct 11, 2012

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A Pew Internet & American Life Project poll shows both Republican and Democrat voters are turning to their mobile phones for election information. Larry Greenemeier reports

Technology <i>American Idol</i> Could Hit Small Screen Oct 04, 2012

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American Idol judge Simon Cowell and pop star Will.i.am are rumored to be searching for the next great tech entrepreneur. Larry Greenemeier reports

Keeping Facebook Tabs with Ex Is a Double-Edged Sword Oct 01, 2012

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Checking out a new old flame on Facebook may make it easier to cope in some ways, but harder in others. Larry Greenemeier reports

Facebook Posts Can Attract Legal Attention Sep 20, 2012

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Police may create phony Facebook accounts to root out criminals, but schools and businesses may be restrained from poking into the accounts of students and employees. Larry Greenemeier reports

Is Wi-Fi Sniffing a Crime? Sep 13, 2012

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One court case found that wi-fi sniffing was okay, whereas a different case judged it to be illegal. Larry Greenemeier reports

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