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France accepts Google role in book scanning
France agreed Tuesday to work with Google to digitally scan French library books but insisted it would not surrender legal control of its cultural heritage to the US Internet giant.
Energy supply concerns grip Britain
LONDON, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- An increase in the number of gas-fired plants in Britain is creating fears of supply shortages despite efforts to embrace wind energy alternatives.
Larry Magid: I'm Impressed by Nexus One
New Phone from Google Easy to Use, Automatically Sinks with Google Applications
New York City aims to cut salt intake
New York City's health department is tackling another public health foe: salt. The city, which has previously banned smoking and trans fats in restaurants, aims to reduce the average citizen's...
How e-Books Are Changing the Printed Word
As Sales of Physical Books Decline, Digital Books Are Expected to Soon Be a Billion-Dollar Business
Military Is Deluged in Intelligence From Drones
As the military rushes to place more spy drones over Afghanistan, the remote-controlled planes are producing so much video intelligence that military analysts are finding it difficult to keep up.
Pokies make problem gamblers
In a recent study, adding gaming machines created problem gamblers in the community – at a rate of almost one per machine.
Peru to fund technological innovation
The Peruvian government is set to release the first US$1.7 million for its Fund for Investigation and Development to increase innovation in the country.
No. 25 BYU beats UTEP 83-77
EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- Tyler Haws scored 20 points to help No. 25 BYU beat Texas-El Paso 83-77 on Saturday night....
Top scientist Susan Greenfield told to quit her job – and her flat
Susan Greenfield to sue Royal Institution for sex bias after it axes her post and locks her out of her homeBritain's most prominent female scientist, Susan Greenfield, was locked out of her grace-and-favour...
New sunglasses can also be used for 3-D viewing
With the hit movie "Avatar" creating a buzz around 3-D entertainment, a California company is touting what it believes are the first 3-D glasses which can also double as sunglasses.
Lego expands its universe with online game
Danish toy maker Lego is seeking to build a presence in the world of multiplayer online games with the release of a new videogame called Lego Universe.
Laser projector, set-top box win gadget awards
A pocket-size laser projector and a set-top box which delivers Web content to your television were named among the best products in an annual competition as the Consumer Electronics Show...
What connects the elderly and sports people? Smart sensor technology
Innovative smart sensing devices promise to boost mobility and quality of life for the elderly, reduce healthcare costs and even give sports people an edge through more effective training.
Second-hand pollution
Everything from simple tools to complete factories is available for export from the US and Europe to the developing world. At first site, such "recycling" of equipment sounds laudable, but...
Growing nanowires: European research paves way for faster, smaller microchips
European researchers have developed state-of-the-art nanowire 'growing' technology, opening the way for faster, smaller microchips and creating a promising new avenue of research and industrial development in Europe.
Video: Dashboard Distractions
Dashboard display screens are becoming a dangerous distraction to many drivers. As Daniel Sieberg reports, will this new innovation of in-car gadgets lure drivers into taking their eyes off the...
Schwarzenegger says health care bill a 'rip-off'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says concessions made to Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson to win his vote on the health care overhaul bill were...
Wash. researchers allow monkey to starve
SEATTLE, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- University of Washington researchers allowed a monkey to die of starvation last year, U.S. officials say.
Yahoo, IBM and H-P win stimulus money for energy projects
Yahoo Inc., International Business Machines Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. have won more than $20 million from the federal government's stimulus package to fund energy-efficiency projects, the U.S. Energy Department said...
Taser adds mobile phone monitoring tool to its arsenal
Stun gun maker Taser wants to help parents, not with jolts of electricity but with a tool which allows parents to effectively take over a child's mobile phone and manage...
Tablets and slates take center stage at trade show
Laptops, notebooks, netbooks, smartbooks and now... tablets and slates? Just when you thought you were familiar with all of the various portable computers on the market new ones appear.
New Samsung remote control features TV screen
You're watching a movie on television but really want to step away to fix a sandwich. Or nature calls when the game is tied and there are just a few...
Globalive approval challenged by rival wireless upstart
Upstart wireless company Globalive is facing another legal challenge after another new player in the mobile phone market asked for a court review of the government's decision to approve Globalive's...
Motorola debuts new wireless device called Backflip
Motorola Inc. debuted a new wireless handset late Wednesday designed to further the company's position with the burgeoning Android operating system.
Pink technology put porn viewers into virtual action
Porn powerhouse Pink Visual is using augmented reality technology to let viewers virtually join in the on-screen action.
Astronomy Employment: Past And Future
I just posted a tweet storm from this week's 215th AAS Conference. The specific session was a workshop on "Astronomy Employment: Past and Future". The panelists were Beryl Benderly (Science...
CES a tech tease for Canadians
If there's one thing the annual Consumer Electronics Show succeeds in doing every year, it's making Canadians angry. That's because the thousands of electronics and technology companies that crowd into...