Family, Friends and Technology
The survey suggests that what I have been calling "less friendly" appears to be more of a "disconnect" among people — a disconnect fueled by such things as: ease of travel, distance, increase in crime, changing technology, the Internet, social media …
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Obama's next technology guru may be this staunch supporter of women in tech
Megan Smith, a former Google executive, is a top choice for the role of the White House's chief technology officer, Bloomberg reported today. If Smith takes the job that would mean the third person to hold the position created by president Barack Obama …
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Young entrepreneur wins technology's iAward for helping kids with cystic fibrosis
A 23-year-old University of Queensland engineering student has been rewarded for his creation of a medical device he hopes will improve the lives of children suffering from respiratory problems, winning the Young Innovator of the Year award at …
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