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Smart Takes is a regular digest of the day's news headlines viewed through a SmartPlanet lens, offering an editor's take on breaking stories and opinion from around the Web and highlighting information that will make you smarter.
Larry Dignan
Larry Dignan
Editor-in-Chief
Larry Dignan is editor-in-chief of SmartPlanet and ZDNet. He is also editorial director of TechRepublic. Previously, he was an editor at eWeek, Baseline and CNET News. He has written for WallStreetWeek.com, Inter@ctive Week, New York Times and Financial Planning. He holds degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Delaware. He is based in New York but resides in Pennsylvania.
Larry Dignan
Andrew Nusca
Andrew Nusca
Editor
Andrew Nusca is editor of SmartPlanet and an associate editor for ZDNet. Previously, he worked at Money, Men's Vogue and Popular Mechanics magazines. He holds degrees from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and New York University. He based in New York but resides in Philadelphia.
Andrew Nusca
Charlie Osborne
Charlie Osborne
Morning Editor
Charlie Osborne is a freelance journalist and graphic designer based in London. In addition to SmartPlanet, she also writes the iGeneration column for business technology website ZDNet. She holds degrees in medical anthropology from the University of Kent.
Charlie Osborne
Charlie Osborne does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Sarah Korones
Sarah Korones
Weekend Editor
Sarah Korones is a freelance writer based in New York. She has written for Psychology Today and Boston's Weekly Dig. She holds a degree from Tufts University.
Sarah Korones
Sarah Korones does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Amy Kraft
Amy Kraft
Weekend Editor
Amy Kraft is a freelance writer based in New York. She has written for New Scientist and DNAinfo and has produced podcasts for Scientific American's 60-Second-Science. She holds degrees from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Amy Kraft
Amy Kraft does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Ina Damm Muri
Ina Damm Muri
Weekend Editor
Ina Damm Muri is a multimedia journalist based in New York. Previously, she worked at Aspen Magazine, CBS4 Denver and the Daily Camera in Boulder. She holds two degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Ina Damm Muri
Ina Damm Muri does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
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The Morning Briefing: Entrepreneurs
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about entrepreneurship.
May 25, 2012 12:35am |
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Drugs into bloodstreams, without needles
A new device may be able to help deliver drugs into the bloodstream more effectively than traditional needles.
10 | May 24, 2012 2:07am |
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The Morning Briefing: Energy efficiency
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about energy efficiency.
May 24, 2012 12:31am |
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Polaris Wireless secures contract in surveillance, tracking software
Polaris Wireless is extending its location-tracking software to break into European markets in a multi-million dollar deal.
May 23, 2012 3:25am |
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The Morning Briefing: Electric vehicles
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about electric vehicles (EVs).
2 | May 23, 2012 1:54am |
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Customizing car interiors with LED lighting
Would ambient lighting make car models more attractive to consumers?
1 | May 22, 2012 12:34pm |
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New 3M film protects electronics from water vapor, oxygen
This ain't your Daddy's display: 3M's new film is thinner, lighter, more flexible and more impact-resistant than glass, all while stopping contaminants from ruining electronics.
May 22, 2012 8:01am |
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Emirates taps GE for airline flow management
The flow management system uses data from Emirates' network to optimize how aircraft flow in and out of Dubai International Airport, its hub.
May 22, 2012 7:39am |
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Who are the top 250 Internet companies on social media?
How are businesses harnessing social media to appeal to a generation of Internet-savvy consumers?
May 22, 2012 7:28am |
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US gov releases new tool to compare traditional and EV models
In a bid to encourage EV purchase, the U.S. government has introduced a payback system on their fuel economy website.
May 22, 2012 5:57am |
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FCC proposes reserving spectrum band for medical devices
The wireless spectrum battle has escalated between corporations - but the FCC has now proposed reserving a band exclusively for medical use.
May 22, 2012 3:37am |
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Avoid check-in queues; print baggage tags at home
Printed e-mail tickets are nothing new - but what about printing off your luggage tags?
5 | May 22, 2012 3:09am |
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The Morning Briefing: Growth of the Cloud Industry
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about the growth of cloud computing.
May 22, 2012 1:57am |
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A peek at Volkswagen's Silicon Valley research facility
Our siblings at CNET take a look at Volkswagen's Silicon Valley research facility to preview in-cabin car tech, up close and personal.
May 21, 2012 9:36am |
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Iteris lands $2.45 million for Abu Dhabi travel info system; first in Middle East
Intelligent transportation comes to the Middle East with a $2.45 million project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
May 21, 2012 7:33am |
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In Los Angeles, demand-based pricing for curbside parking goes live
Demand-based pricing for curbside parking spots goes live in Los Angeles. Will it help or hurt congestion?
3 | May 21, 2012 7:13am |
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Panasonic's wearable camera system protects police officers, captures crimes
Panasonic's wearable video camera system will help law enforcement officials capture and store -- in a tamper-proof fashion -- audio and video evidence.
May 21, 2012 6:44am |
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Powdermet pursues nanoparticle-infused aluminum alloys for auto industry, military
Can aluminum alloy demonstrate the strength of steel without the weight? Powdermet hopes so as the race for more fuel-efficient vehicles heats up.
1 | May 21, 2012 6:21am |
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Silicon Labs acquires Ember for $72m; eyes smarter networking
Silicon Laboratories will acquire Ember Corp. for $72 million in a bid to boost its offerings in smart energy, connected home, security, lighting and more.
May 21, 2012 5:52am |
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DARPA awards contract to improve real-time language translation technology
The project aims to contribute to the development of immediate, real-time language translation and information extraction system technology.
May 21, 2012 3:54am |