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Google Glass goes to work

Google Glass goes to work

Training medical professionals is just one of the many workplace uses Google Glass is experimenting with. Earlier this year, Google launched its Glass at Work certification program, in which it collaborates with businesses interested in using Glass to improve productivity and save money. Ten companies have signed on so far.

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Why Amazon's Echo is the computer of the future

Why Amazon's Echo is the computer of the future

Last week, Amazon unveiled an unusual product, Echo. It's a $199 stand-alone smart speaker with a splash of Siri and no screen. It has a far-field microphone that can hear a voice clearly from across a room. Utter the keyword "Alexa," and the speaker's virtual assistant springs to life, ready to answer questions, provide news updates and set personal reminders.

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Is online privacy a lost cause?

Is online privacy a lost cause?

Nine in 10 Americans believe they have no control over their personal information, how it is collected and how it is used by companies, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. And they're more concerned about corporate America than the government.

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Biosystems Nanotechnology: Big Opportunities in the Science of the Small

Biosystems Nanotechnology: Big Opportunities in the Science of the Small

In particular, scientists, engineers, and clinicians who endeavor to better understand how nanotechnology can impact biological systems—through the use of biosensors, biopharmaceuticals, and biomaterials—are finding abundant opportunities to pursue these investigations in multiple environments. Across the globe, demand is high in biosystems nanotechnology for professionals who speak the language of engineering and biology and have skill sets that include collaborating on diverse teams. By Alaina G. Levine

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