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Nathan Myhrvold: The Wealthy Should Fund Innovation
The former chief technology officer of Microsoft on why he's backing the nuclear energy startup TerraPower.
Intel Demos a Desktop That Doubles as a 27-Inch Tablet
Desktop computers with detachable screens that can be used like oversized tablets are in development and are intended for home and work use.
Apple Unveils a Skinnier, Lighter iPhone
The iPhone 5 also has a larger screen and high-speed wireless capabilities.
Will Apple's Focus on Profits Let Its Rivals Jump Ahead?
Pocketing profits instead of investing in innovation is how market leaders turn into has-beens.
A Brain Implant that Thinks
A monkey study suggests that neural implants could one day help brain-damaged patients perform specific cognitive tasks.
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From the Archives
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Electronic Materials of the Future: Predicting the Unpredictable
Thirty years ago, a decision-maker might have invested heavily in the further development of vacuum-tube technology. Three years later, the transistor was invented. Where is the future of electronic materials now?
