Scientific American Online associate tech editor Larry Greenemeier provides a weekly minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the world of technology.
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Twitter and ratings agency Nielsen have come up a way to quantify social media buzz for TV programs. Larry Greenemeier reports
Jan 3, 2013
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An algorithm can evaluate tweets within the overall Twitter flow to assess their veracity. Larry Greenemeier reports
Dec 21, 2012
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Researchers found no proof that ultrasonic devices sold to repel these pesky blood suckers could deliver on that promise. Larry Greenemeier reports
Dec 17, 2012 |
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A project called the "Human Face of Big Data" asks smart-phone users worldwide what they think about beliefs, rituals and hopes. Larry Greenemeier reports
Dec 6, 2012
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Force sensors in headgear could signal whether a hit is strong enough to cause concern should the player receive a second serious blow. Larry Greenemeier reports
Nov 29, 2012 |
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Iceland's parliament will vote on whether to replace its 68-year-old constitution with a version that takes into account suggestions from Twitter, Facebook and Web site comments. Larry Greenemeier reports
Nov 15, 2012 |
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Drivers in the post-Sandy New York metropolitan area have a few high-tech ways to shorten the odds on long gas lines. Larry Greenemeier reports
Nov 8, 2012
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Bone-conduction headphones send good vibrations directly to the cochlea without blocking the ears, thereby also allowing ambient sounds. Larry Greenemeier reports
Oct 19, 2012 |
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A Pew Internet & American Life Project poll shows both Republican and Democrat voters are turning to their mobile phones for election information. Larry Greenemeier reports
Oct 11, 2012 |
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American Idol judge Simon Cowell and pop star Will.i.am are rumored to be searching for the next great tech entrepreneur. Larry Greenemeier reports
Oct 4, 2012
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Checking out a new old flame on Facebook may make it easier to cope in some ways, but harder in others. Larry Greenemeier reports
Oct 1, 2012 |