Information Technology
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Robots, not humans, fake 23% of web video ad viewsDec 14, 2014 6:15 am - Computers being remotely operated by hackers account for almost one in four views of digital video ads worldwide, according to a study that estimates such fraud will cos...
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Survey shows Internet's broadening political roleDec 14, 2014 5:33 am - Would-be 2016 presidential candidates take note: the Internet may potentially make or break your campaign. A survey released Thursday by the University of Southern Calif...
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Technology is ruining our memory. Here's why that doesn't matterDec 13, 2014 6:44 am - SYDNEY, Australia -- Two people walk into a seminar: one takes photos, video and an audio recording of the presentation, while the other takes hand-written notes. Which ...
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Can technology pick the perfect health plan for you?Dec 13, 2014 6:43 am - WASHINGTON - As much as any website claims to be an Amazon or a Kayak for health insurance, shopping for health insurance is still pretty difficult. Don't just take my w...
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FishBrain's algorithm reveals anglers' path to gloryDec 13, 2014 6:42 am - STOCKHOLM - The sport of fishing may be about to experience its biggest revolution since the 1920s, thanks to an app developed by Swedish startup FishBrain. Relying on t...
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Blackberry introduces first health-care app with Soon-ShiongDec 13, 2014 6:41 am - BlackBerry Ltd.'s investment in health care technology has produced its first applications targeted at doctors and nurses who use its smartphones. The Canadian phone mak...
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How the anti-Uber backlash is spreading around the worldDec 13, 2014 6:36 am - WASHINGTON - There's no doubt that Uber, a car-sharing service launched in San Francisco in 2009, is a booming business. With billions in estimated revenues, it's now se...
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App reviews: Red Stamp Cards; GateGuruDec 13, 2014 6:33 am - Red Stamp Cards Holiday cards can be a not-so-jolly task. (It takes real work to look that festive!) With Red Stamp Cards, you can do it all from your smartphone - even ...
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Gift Guide: Small, smart stocking techie stuffersDec 13, 2014 6:32 am - ATLANTA - If you were naughty this year, you might end up with something big and boring, like a vacuum cleaner. If you were good, you might ask for one of these little h...
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Review: Standout phone features, but do you need?Dec 13, 2014 6:31 am - NEW YORK - There's an Android phone for everyone. Need to swim with it? Get a waterproof model. Travel a lot? Get one with longer battery life. The novel features in the...