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  • 'Bug's eye' camera takes inspiration from nature

    Wed, May 01, 2013 2:40 PM by Jillian Scharr, TechNewsDaily

    Using nature as their guide, scientists have developed a digital camera directly modeled after those of insects, such as flies, ants and beetles.

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  • How to erase your data from an old computer or phone

    Fri, Apr 26, 2013 5:10 PM by Sue Marquette Poremba, TechNewsDaily

    Before you dispose of an old personal computer, experts recommend that you reformat your hard drive and reinstall the operating system.

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  • The real reason Samsung is beating Apple

    Thu, Apr 25, 2013 2:41 PM by Mark Spoonauer, LAPTOP

    LAPTOP's editor-in-chief argues that Apple's biggest strength has become its greatest weakness in the smartphone wars.

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  • Humans show empathy for robots

    Tue, Apr 23, 2013 9:30 AM by Tanya Lewis, LiveScience

    Humans are increasingly exposed to robots in their daily lives, but little is known about how these lifelike machines influence human emotions.

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  • Mantis robot inspired by 4-legged walkers from 'Star Wars'

    Tue, Apr 23, 2013 9:20 AM

    Video: Mantis is a hexapod robot designed by Micromagic Systems that can be piloted and controlled remotely.

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  • Live turtle bot maneuvered with remote control

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 4:30 PM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

    Some robot-makers exploit animals' natural intelligence and mechanics that have taken millions of years to evolve.

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  • How patients and doctors are using digital medicine [Infographic]

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 1:05 PM

    The proliferation of mobile devices and apps in the medical field are creating big changes in the healthcare system.

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  • Google gambles on Glass [Infographic]

    Fri, Apr 19, 2013 1:47 PM

    What is Google Glass, and will it actually be the next big thing?

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  • Take a foodstagram and help feed the hungry

    Thu, Apr 18, 2013 1:01 PM by Molly Klinefelter, LAPTOP

    The FoodShareFilter is specially made for food pictures, and the company will donate the profits from your purchase to an El Salvadorian charity.

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  • Robot pharmacist fills patient prescriptions

    Thu, Apr 18, 2013 9:40 AM

    Video: A hospital in the Netherlands is using a robot to fill medical prescriptions.

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  • Did Boston police jam cell reception after bombings?

    Wed, Apr 17, 2013 6:50 PM by Tom Spring, TechNewsDaily

    Reports that cellphone service was shut down were debunked by wireless carriers, which countered that cellphone networks were simply strained from congestion.

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  • How to turn your smartphone into a burner phone

    Thu, Apr 11, 2013 10:57 AM by Leslie Meredith, TechNewsDaily

    An app called Burner lets you pay for a disposable number so that your cell phone can imitate a prepaid mobile phone.

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  • 'Biotic arcade' would have organisms swimming inside

    Tue, Apr 09, 2013 4:01 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    The new games could teach biology principles to school children and help scientists solve real-life scientific problems.

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  • 5 'Mad Men'-era technologies we still use today

    Mon, Apr 08, 2013 10:15 AM by Leslie Meredith, TechNewsDaily

    A number of technologies from the late 1960s remain commonplace over 40 years later.

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  • Rest easier with 'cellular' pillow

    Thu, Apr 04, 2013 4:53 PM by Robert Workman, TechNewsDaily

    A new pillow made of aloe cells could help you sleep better by filtering out air toxins and helping you breathe easier while sleeping.

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