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May 22, 2013


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Developers dive in to create a wealth of autism apps 5-20-13
At times, Andy Shih still finds himself overwhelmed by the groundswell of interest in autism applications he’s seen in the three years since Apple Inc. released the first iPad.
Review: Toshiba brings high-res screen to Windows   5-20-13
NEW YORK — Last year, Apple added a visually stunning option to its MacBooks: screens with ultra-high resolution. These "Retina" displays reveal four times as much detail as any Windows laptop screen ... until now. Toshiba just released a new laptop line with a Retina-level display.
BlackBerry CEO unveils 'slim, sleek' new version 5-15-13
ORLANDO, Fla. — BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. unveiled a lower-cost BlackBerry that is designed to entice consumers in emerging markets as the company stepped up efforts to regain market share lost to the iPhone and Android devices.
Online courses changing college classrooms - especially in the humanities 5-09-13
CHICAGO — It was the sort of discussion that happens hundreds of times a day in America’s college classrooms — an English professor and her students grappled with Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem, "To a Skylark," trying to pry meaning from words written nearly two centuries ago.
Review: Pinterest update cleaner, easier to manage 5-09-13
NEW YORK — Don't worry, Pinterest fans: Your sprawling virtual pegboards of wedding dresses, handmade jewelry, craft projects and food porn haven't changed dramatically. They're just easier to manage.
Microsoft touching up Windows 8 to address gripes 5-07-13
SAN FRANCISCO — Microsoft is retooling the latest version of its Windows operating system to address complaints and confusion that have been blamed for deepening a slump in personal computer sales.
Web Buzz: Make like you're a local with Tripzaar.com 4-22-13
If Couchsurfing.com, which connects travelers looking for a place to stay with those offering to share their home, and Viator.com, which finds and books tours and travel experiences, had a baby, Tripzaar would be their bright and smiley first-born.
Book takes on social-media parenting 4-15-13
Poop pictures. Cyber mommy cat fights. Detailed accounts of changing a baby’s diaper on a table at Burger King.
Social media are the new 'plus one' at weddings 4-8-13
MINNEAPOLILS — Becca Dilley remembers the first time she saw newlyweds leaning in for the traditional kiss while arms rose from the sea of guests — holding iPads aloft to record the moment. "I have yet not to find it hilarious."
Wearable electronics move on from iPhone, to iWatch and beyond 4-1-13
You can wear your heart on your sleeve. Why not your electronics? In a burgeoning trend that has captivated Silicon Valley, a mind-boggling array of "wearable electronics" has begun to arrive, not just at a website or clothing outlet near you, but on an arm, a face, a wrist and even a pinkie finger.
Home remodeling goes social as tech startup transforms industry 3-25-13
Home remodeling, one of the biggest industries in the country, is being transformed by the Internet with a push from a fast-growing startup in Silicon Valley.
For frustrated bad boys, violent video games become more alluring 3-18-13
Are people playing violent video games blowing off steam, or are they developing habits of violence that may play themselves out off-screen? In the wake of a wave of school shootings that have touched off debate about the roots of violence, those are more than academic questions.
House-hunting gets handheld convenience via app 3-11-13
Donna Chapman wouldn’t have found her new one-story house if she hadn’t been searching for homes day and night on her Apple iPhone.
Hotels upgrade tech to meet guests' demands 3-4-13
Hotels are adopting new technologies or tapping existing ones to enhance the guest experience and better serve customers in an increasingly mobile age.
Do violent video games lead to real violence? 3-4-13
AKRON, Ohio — Since the Dec. 14 massacre of 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., mental health experts, the media, bereavement counselors, grieving parents and others have wondered what wickedness lurked in the mind of Adam Lanza.
New technology monitors home from phone 2-25-13
ATLANTA — Every day Larry Schweber can see his 8-year-old daughter come home from school, even while he’s at work. He gets a text message with a video clip every time someone walks through the front door of his home in Georgia’s Ansley Park neighborhood.
To foil hackers, take precautions with your info 2-25-13
Last week, I got a new debit card in the mail. Why? The letter accompanying the card said the bank had reason to believe the card had been compromised.
More job-seekers, employers using Facebook connections to fill vacancies 2-18-13
ATLANTA — His senior year at Clark Atlanta University was quickly approaching, and Kareem Taylor was starting to worry about his future.
'Smart security' gives homeowners high-tech peace of mind 2-11-13
In an era dominated by smart mobile devices, security systems also are becoming more intelligent.
Funky fads flourish thanks to social media 2-4-13
MINNEAPOLIS — Tom Johnson saw one of hundreds of cat photos circulating on the Web. Before long, he was taking pictures of his own cat — with a pancake on its head.
Smartphone apps for health, fitness 1-28-13
Going for a run, losing a few pounds or finally exorcising a bad habit? Of course, there are apps for all of that and more, and more people are filling their smartphones with them.

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