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New, wide-spread surveillance malware discovered in several Middle East countries
A cyber security firm has discovered a sophisticated malware program that they're describing as a "complete spy kit." It's designed to gather audio, video and photos from computers where it's been installed, potentially unlocking all kinds of secret information....
Growing pains at Groupon as it tries to grow business
Groupon was one of the fastest growing Internet companies ever. But the image was tarnish, especially when the online coupon giant came forward with financial reports revealing it had overstated its revenue. Now investors are wondering how long the Groupon model will last. ...
Hedge fund uses Twitter to profitably predict market swings
The $40 million dollar fund made a profit of almost two percent in its first month of trading by using Tweets to gauge public's mood....
Internet turning us into 'superficial thinkers,' says researcher
By subjecting ourselves to constant streams of information from the internet, we could eventually lose ability to be contemplative and introspective....
Job training counselors replaced by computers
As states face cutbacks in budgets, some are shutting down unemployment offices and replacing unemployment councilors with computers....
Apple CEO Steve Jobs resigns
Tim Cook, chief operating officer at Apple will replace Jobs, who will stay on as chairman of the board....
Computer game puts the fate of the Earth in your hands
'The Fate of the World' computer game puts players in charge of saving the planet from the ravages of climate change. ...
Watson vs. Ken Jennings: Will the machines win?
On Jeopardy!, a machine named Watson may be able to beat human Ken Jennings. But that doesn't mean the machines are taking over....
Nicholas Negroponte and One Laptop Per Child
Nicholas Negroponte is out to change the world by giving laptops to kids in remote places....
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