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Feed SubscriptionA Wireless Communications System That Works When Cell Phones, Internet Are Down
LifeNet lets computers and phones talk to each other without an Internet connection, which could come in handy after disasters that knock out communication networks. One of the first things to disappear in the wake of a major disaster is reliable communication. Without access to cell phone service or the Internet, it's difficult for first responders--or anyone who wants to help out--to speak with each other.
Read More »Innovating on the Edge
What's new with reverse innovation? Small businesses that master local, niche, or extreme markets are becoming the go-to for ideas that can be applied on a global scale.
Read More »India’s Singh leads 1st round of Irish Open
KILLARNEY, Ireland (AP) -Jeev Milkha Singh of India upstaged Ireland's major winners, shooting an 8-under 63 for a three-shot clubhouse lead Thursday in the first round of the Irish Open.
Read More »Google: Google+ Doesn’t Mean The End Of Buzz, Orkut (Yet)
With the success of Google+, the company must eventually decide what to do with Buzz and Orkut--either shut them down and port their users, or risk creating a fragmented social ecosystem. After taking several big swings (and whiffs) at social, Google has finally cracked a line drive with Google+
Read More »Gary Hoover: Business Around the World
Gary Hoover is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker and educator. He is the founder of BOOKSTOP and Hoovers, Inc. This is part two of my article series with Gary
Read More »The $720 House That’s Built In A Week And Lasts Two Decades
India's Tata Group--known as the maker of the world's cheapest car--is setting its sights on the world's cheapest home, with a $720 flatpack house that can be constructed in a week. The world's cheapest car is manufactured by the Tata Group. So is the cheapest water filter
Read More »How To Hold A Press Conference Via Google+
A Tibetan advocacy group recently held the world's first video press conference via Google+ Hangouts. While the goal might have been to get attention from techies and journalists, it also gave us a glimpse into the future of video conferencing. A Tibetan advocacy group held what appeared to be the world's first Google+ -powered video press conference this past Friday.
Read More »How Bing’s Editors Choose Sexy Images To Seduce You Away From Google
A team at Bing gathers every few weeks to select the photos that will appear on the homepage each day. Here's what they're looking for
Read More »Why You Should Focus on Generation Y
A new report says Millennials like to spend money, and lots of it.
Read More »How to Hone Your Green Idea
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Read More »A New Way To Aid The Poor: Ask Them To Pay
A new campaign to install toilets in the developing world rests not on aid, but on using marketing to convince villagers that bad sanitation is a problem they need to work together to fix.
Read More »India Turns To China To Fight Cyberspies
The Indian government has put Chinese mobile giant Huawei in charge of inspecting imported smartphone equipment for secret spyware. But who's spying on whom? The Indian government is teaming up with Chinese tech giant Huawei to search imported smartphones and communications devices for signs of malware and spyware.
Read More »Helping Poor Women Gain Economic Independence
When you buy a silk Goddess Scarf from the online retailer Gianna Fair Trade, not only are you getting a stylish new accessory, you're also helping Mae Ta, the Laotian mother of five who made the garment, send her children to school.
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