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A new gene-editing technique could help treat sickle cell anemia
Scientists hope to have a clinical trial in the next five years
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The US government is suing Volkswagen for emissions cheating
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
Microsoft reportedly paid $30 million for N-trig's technology
Lionel Richie is Google's secret ambassador for Project Fi
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Apple updates iWork and iPhoto for Mountain Lion, fixes bugs in iMovie
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
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
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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Dell Streak 7 Android tablet discontinued
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
Facebook installing user-tracking cookies which remain even after an account is cancelled.