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Vending Machines That Read Your Mind: Could This Be The Future?
These days, even the most ordinary pieces of technology are becoming super-smart.
Forget Texting and Driving: Try Texting While Lifeguarding
While you were lounging on the beach this summer, your lifeguard was probably texting. Feel safe?
University Plans Social-Media Blackout Week
Could you survive a week without Facebook? One university is giving it a try.
Robots Have Feelings, Too, With New ‘E-Skin’
A robot with a sensitive touch may sound more like a bizarre encounter on second life than the future of biotech.
NASA’s Next Technology: Self-Desructing Spacecraft
Swarming spacecraft that will destruct for the greater good may seem like a better plot for a sci-fi thriller than the future of NASA’s space mission.
Twitter Has ‘Racks of Servers’ Dedicated to Justin Bieber
According to one Twitter staffer, Justin Bieber and his fans use up to three percent of Twitter’s server at any given time. Are you actually surprised?
Google’s New Gray Logo: What It Could Mean
After a bouncy-ball extravaganza yesterday, Google’s doodle today is more subdued, but still cool. (via Techland)
iTunes Beware: ‘Google Music’ Coming Soon
The powerhouse search company will reportedly be launching a music service in time for the holidays this year. So, what does this mean for iTunes?
Grown-Ups Text More, But Can’t Catch Up to Kids
Adults are now text messaging more than ever. Does this mean it will stop being cool now?
Hits, Misses from Today’s Apple Announcement
Apple announced new products today, and like every blog remotely affiliated with technology, Techland paid close, close, close attention, excruciatingly analyzing every last detail. Doug Aamoth digs in and takes a look at some of …
What’s Next Up Steve Jobs’ Tech Sleeve?
Wednesday is a date circled on most tech junkies’ calendars — the day that the Apple CEO presents some of his company’s newest digital nexuses. Fortune‘s Philip Elmer-Dewitt breaks down all the swirling rumors, from a new iPod …