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By Christian Abbatecola January 19, 2014
“Anticipatory shipping” would bring items near customers before an order is even placed; Google's contact would help those with diabetes.
By Vickie Moller January 16, 2014
Federal officials yesterday hosted an Education "Datapalooza" to promote innovation in improving college access, affordability and completion.
By Christian Abbatecola January 15, 2014
A recent court decision opens the door for broadband providers to slowdown web access to popular websites or speedup loading times for others.
By Christian Abbatecola January 12, 2014
Facebook’s unpopular targeted advertisements based on the activity of friends will come to a halt in the spring.
By Joe Randazzo January 10, 2014
It took a joint effort of DA Rice, DA Spota, the FBI, IRS, the SCPD, NCPD, and NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau to take down the alleged burglars.
By Vickie Moller January 10, 2014
Experts agree that continued exposure to screen technology could impede learning or brain development in children.
By Christian Abbatecola January 05, 2014
Old technology often falls by the wayside as it is replaced by more convenient methods, but music sales have bucked that trend, however modestly.
By Christian Abbatecola December 29, 2013
Researches in Glasgow were recently able to identify individuals using photographs of retinas.
By Christian Abbatecola December 22, 2013
A new app will allow commuters to get quick, accurate updates on train schedules and service interruptions.
By Wendy L December 17, 2013
Many keep their cell phones close by their side, but there's a warning out to all on the dangers of cell phones using cut-rate batteries.
By Christian Abbatecola December 15, 2013
One of the world’s largest tech companies has purchased one of the most well-known robotics firms.
By Vickie Moller December 12, 2013
Gov. Cuomo awards $83 Million to fund creative and groundbreaking economic development projects on Long Island.
By Christian Abbatecola December 08, 2013
A private enterprise hopes to launch the first American moon-lander in over four decades within the next two years.
By Christian Abbatecola December 04, 2013
A piece of malicious software known as Pony Botnet Controller has hit two million accounts across the web.
By Christian Abbatecola December 04, 2013
A truck carrying nuclear waste materials from a hospital in the Mexican border city of Tijuana has been stolen en route to a waste storage center.
By Christian Abbatecola December 03, 2013
Sports fans are known for their ability to be loud during big games, but last night they actually shook the ground beneath them.
By Christian Abbatecola December 02, 2013
The online-retail leader hopes to soon have orders shipped and delivered in under half an hour with the use of a new fleet of drones.
By Christian Abbatecola December 01, 2013
An SMS error can cause phones to reboot or disconnect from data services when too many messages are received at once.
By Christian Abbatecola November 28, 2013
If you want to get your winter shopping done without fighting the crowds or leaving your Thanksgiving dinner, Cyber Monday is the perfect retail holiday.
By Vickie Moller November 27, 2013
Schumer's proposed legislation includes jail time for telemarketers who violate Federal 'Do Not Call' laws.