3-D Printers Bring Historic Instruments Back To The Future
You just can't stick a modern mouthpiece on an antique saxophone and get the right sound. The answer could be in the lab.
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The Annual Shareholders' Meeting Will Now Come To Order Online
The tradition of the annual meeting is gradually changing. Some firms have replaced the face-to-face meeting with a virtual one. But some investors still want to look the CEO in the eye.
Electric Carmaker Tesla To Sell Batteries Designed To Power Homes
Tesla is building the biggest battery factory in the world. It hopes to drive battery prices down so far that lithium ion batteries are no longer just for laptops, phones or cars.
California Bill Could Limit Police Access To Body Camera Footage
Lawmakers want to prohibit police officers from viewing video from their body cameras before they write their reports. It's part of an effort to bring more transparency to policing.
Bill That Would Curb NSA's Bulk Collection Of Phone Data Advances In House
The USA Freedom Act would also make significant opinions from a secret court public and would allow challenges to challenges to National Security Letters.
The Doctor Will Video Chat With You Now: Insurer Covers Virtual Visits
Medical consultation via video is going mainstream. UnitedHealthcare says it will cover doctors' visits by live video on smartphones, tablets and computers. Will people overuse it and boost costs?
The Plan To Give E-Books To Poor Kids
Today, President Obama announced a massive effort with major publishers to make thousands of e-book titles free for low-income kids.
Report: To Aid Combat, Russia Wages Cyberwar Against Ukraine
Cyberwarfare is a hidden world with few documented examples. In a new report, security researchers detail digital attacks against Ukraine's military and charge the Russian military as the hacker.
Libraries Make Space For 3-D Printers; Rules Are Sure To Follow
They're the latest addition to so-called "maker spaces" showing up in a number of libraries. But as libraries work to redefine their purpose in the digital age, it also raises questions about misuse.
How Tech Firms Are Helping People In The Nepal Earthquake Zone
Tech and telecom companies stepped up with much needed services. Facebook and Google offered tools to help those in the region let family and friends know they're OK. Other firms cut calling costs.