GIT

A new gene-editing technique could help treat sickle cell anemia

By Angela Chen@chengela Oct 12, 2016, 2:00pm EDT

Scientists hope to have a clinical trial in the next five years

The US government is suing Volkswagen for emissions cheating

By Andrew J. Hawkins@andyjayhawk Jan 4, 2016, 1:57pm EST

The US Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency filed a joint lawsuit Monday against Volkswagen for installing illegal "defeat devices" in 600,000 of its diesel engine vehicles. The government accuses the car manufacturer of violating the Clean Air Act by importing and selling vehicles in the US that were designed differently than what Volkswagen described in its EPA certification.

Microsoft acquires Surface Pen technology from N-trig

By Micah Singleton@MicahSingleton May 1, 2015, 11:12am EDT

Microsoft reportedly paid $30 million for N-trig's technology

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Lionel Richie is Google's secret ambassador for Project Fi

By Dieter Bohn@backlon Apr 22, 2015, 2:52pm EDT

Hello? Is it me you're looking for?

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Tech

Test driving Harley-Davidson's first electric motorcycle

By Verge Video Jun 24, 2014, 10:26am EDT

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Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K hands-on photos

By Bryan Bishop@bcbishop Apr 8, 2013, 4:02pm EDT

Apple
Apps

Apple updates iWork and iPhoto for Mountain Lion, fixes bugs in iMovie

By Adi Robertson@thedextriarchy Jul 25, 2012, 10:46am EDT

Apple has updated iWork, iPhoto, and iMovie, adding bug fixes and compatibility for Mountain Lion's new features.

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Ivy Bridge processor lineup with new ultra-low power models shows up on Intel's site

By Adi Robertson@thedextriarchy Mar 2, 2012, 11:39am EST

A PDF from Intel's site appears to show the full lineup of Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 and i7 processors.

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European Space Agency developing head-mounted computer assisted surgery

By Laura June Feb 11, 2012, 10:47am EST

The European Space Agency is developing a wearable device which will enable regular citizens to perform minor surgery on one another by way of computer assistance.

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What's in your bag

What's in your bag, Nilay Patel?

By Nilay Patel@reckless Dec 13, 2011, 11:30am EST

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Google

Dell Streak 7 Android tablet discontinued

By Dieter Bohn@backlon Dec 3, 2011, 3:43am EST

Dell has discontinued the last Android tablet it offered, the Streak 7. That leaves Dell with no Android tablets in it its lineup and there are very few rumors about any successors.

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Facebook cookies could be tracking users even after they've cancelled their accounts

By Laura June Nov 2, 2011, 12:00pm EDT

Facebook installing user-tracking cookies which remain even after an account is cancelled.

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