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Cyborgs arrive! Scientists build 3D printed ear

Merging electronics with human tissue, scientists at Princeton University have used 3D printing tools to build a functioning ear. Yes, an ear.

By Sharon Gaudin | 21 May, 2013 17:24

Tags: consumer electronics, Emerging Technologies, hardware systems, Princeton University, Personal Technology
In hunt for life, NASA rover makes second drill on Mars

NASA's rover Curiosity has drilled into a rock on Mars for just the second time during its mission.s

By Sharon Gaudin | 21 May, 2013 14:25

Tags: Government IT, NASA, Emerging Technologies, hardware systems
Lawmakers seek Google Glass privacy plan

Eight members of Congress have written an open letter to Google CEO Larry Page that outlines privacy concerns about the Internet vendor's computerized eyeglasses.

By Sharon Gaudin | 20 May, 2013 11:08

Tags: hardware, Mobile/Wireless, Google, Emerging Technologies, Networking, wireless, hardware systems, mobile
Shrinking chips challenge Moore's Law

Intel will continue to fulfill Moore's Law for the foreseeable future, but the challenge of keeping up with it is growing as chips get smaller, says a company executive.

By Agam Shah | 20 May, 2013 10:14

Tags: hardware, Emerging Technologies, hardware systems, Components, processors, intel
Google Glass ecosystem grows with Twitter, Facebook and CNN apps

Google is working to build out the app ecosystem for its upcoming Glass, showing off work today at Google I/O from partners like Twitter, Facebook, CNN and Elle.

By Sharon Gaudin | 16 May, 2013 19:34

Tags: cnn, consumer electronics, Google, Emerging Technologies, hardware systems, twitter, Personal Technology, Facebook

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Despite Schmidt's timeline, Google may ship Glass in 2013

Just a month after a top Google executive said Glass wouldn't be officially released for another year, sources say the computerized eyeglasses actually should ship by the end of this year.

By Sharon Gaudin | 21 May, 2013 10:15

Tags: cnn, Mobile/Wireless, Emerging Technologies, Networking, wireless, hardware systems, mobile, Internet Search, internet, search engines, Facebook, BBC, Google, twitter
Immigration reform may spur software robotics

The Senate immigration bill's H-1B restrictions have clearly upset Indian firms. But sometimes being in a tough spot can prompt new ways of approaching problems. One firm is implementing software robots.

By Patrick Thibodeau | 20 May, 2013 10:14

Tags: Gov't Legislation/Regulation, infosys, Emerging Technologies, regulation, hardware systems, government, IT management, Gov't Legislation, staff management, Yahoo
Here's why new car tech is four years out of date

You'd expect a $35,000 car to have technology at least as good as a $200 smartphone, but it often doesn't. Although the auto industry has been slow to keep up with tech trends, that may soon change.

By Lucas Mearian | 06 May, 2013 09:35

Tags: consumer electronics, Emerging Technologies, hardware systems, general motors, Personal Technology
Supply chain 2013: Stop playing whack-a-mole with security threats

IT can never take all the risk out of a supply chain, but it can help organizations minimize their vulnerability in a world of new threats.

By Howard Baldwin | 30 April, 2013 10:45

Tags: Gov't Legislation/Regulation, Emerging Technologies, regulation, security, hardware systems, government, CIO
Opinion: Google Glass mysteries revealed!

Google made a long list of announcements and revelations about its cyborg eyewear Glass. Google is taking a very conservative, controlling approach to the platform, not unlike another Apple's style.

By Mike Elgan | 20 April, 2013 11:11

Tags: Mobile/Wireless, amazon.com, consumer electronics, Google, Emerging Technologies, Networking, wireless, hardware systems, mobile, Personal Technology

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