Information Technology
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Apple's big bet on China is also a bet on driverless cars
May 21, 2016 7:30 am - Apple's unprecedented decision to throw $1 billion into a Chinese ride-hailing firm last week may seem like a head-scratcher. Why cars? And why not invest that money her...
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Why virtual reality won't transform sports viewing
May 21, 2016 7:29 am - Virtual reality's ability to immerse viewers in new worlds has fueled talk of a fundamental change in how consumers experience media. While interest is growing in the em...
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Technology exists to build the Hyperloop, but it won't happen anytime soon
May 21, 2016 7:28 am - When will the Hyperloop become an actual thing? That's the question on everyone's mind this week after Hyperloop One successfully used an electric motor to push a sled d...
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Why Google's Chirp could be better than Amazon's Alexa
May 21, 2016 7:27 am - Google's expected to hit the smart home market in a big way with a new device code-named "Chirp." According to a report from Recode, the tech titan is moving in on the t...
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Google embeds AI in new products to make search ubiquitous
May 21, 2016 7:25 am - Google is turning to artificial intelligence to make sure people keep using its search engine, even if they're not spending as much time on the Web and personal computer...
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Amazon's Fire TV will now listen to more of your commands
May 21, 2016 7:22 am - Lots of people yell things at their televisions. Nowadays, however, it's a lot more likely that your television is going to talk right back. Amazon on Tuesday announced ...
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I hate my iPhone, and I'm not alone
May 21, 2016 7:21 am - I have an iConfession: I hate my iPhone. It wasn't always so. I loved it once and now I hate it the way I can only hate an old flame. I remember the first soft touch of ...
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Neuqua grads' invention makes final 5 on TV's 'Greatest Makers'May 20, 2016 1:00 am - Two Neuqua Valley High School alums from Naperville and a Chicago resident are coming down to the wire in their bid to win $1 million on the TBS-TV show “America's Great...
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Richardson Electronics sets franchise pact with manufacturerMay 19, 2016 1:00 am - LA FOX - Richardson Electronics announced a new franchise agreement with Global Power Technologies Group, a manufacturer of low-cost, silicon carbide semiconductors for ...
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Iconic Lava Lamp keeps Elk Grove company viable to next generationMay 16, 2016 1:00 am - The iconic Lava Lamp can be a conversation piece, a night light, or even part of a living room lamp. It's also been a moneymaker for it's manufacturer, Elk Grove Villag...