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The editor's corner, where the day's headlines are discussed and dissected.
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
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'I read The Atlantic, and all I got was this lousy magazine'
The Atlantic seeks to investigate big ideas, but too often the head-slapping sensationalism overwhelms the discussion, according to one writer.
7 | September 10, 2012 11:06am |
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A weight-sensing electric skateboard
The ZBoard -- a weight-sensing electric skateboard -- is unlike anything I've ever seen. Cool? Absolutely.
1 | September 7, 2012 5:00am |
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The Morning Briefing: Network security
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about network security.
September 4, 2012 1:12am |
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Meditation improves multitasking skills at work
Mounting research helps bring meditation to the workplace. Deep breaths, everyone.
2 | September 4, 2012 12:41am |
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Scientists develop light-activated muscle for robots
A team of researchers have used biological ingredients to build flexible muscle cells for advanced robots.
September 3, 2012 2:06am |
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Apple rejects 'questionable' US drone strike tracker app
Apple's app store has removed an application which allows users to track U.S. military drone strikes for 'questionable content'.
22 | September 3, 2012 2:00am |
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How many homeless youth use social networks?
According to a new survey, the majority of young people -- without a roof over their heads -- remain connected through social networking.
September 3, 2012 1:57am |
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The Morning Briefing: Mobile technology growth
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about mobile tech growth.
September 3, 2012 1:43am |
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Top 10 worst cities for cellphone reception in the U.S.
Which city in the U.S. is the least reliable when it comes to mobile phone reception? Data firm OpenSourceMaps finds out.
September 2, 2012 11:32am |
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New research offers clues to Internet addiction
Scientists have found a link between Internet addiction and a genetic mutation involved in nicotine addiction.
5 | September 1, 2012 9:54pm |
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High-tech wristbands force doctors to wash their hands
One Israeli company's solution to rampant healthcare-acquired infections.
2 | September 1, 2012 7:50am |
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Pop-up hangouts transform city scaffolding
With a DIY kit of parts, scaffolding eyesores become community spaces.
3 | September 1, 2012 4:43am |
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A forensic test that predicts hair and eye color of suspects
Scientists have developed a forensic test that can predict the eye and hair color of a possible suspect using trace DNA left at a crime scene.
September 1, 2012 12:46am |
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The Morning Briefing: Mobile spectrum
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about mobile spectrum.
1 | August 31, 2012 12:38am |
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Earthquake 'invisibility cloak' could save buildings from damage
One mathematician's plan to save structures from earthquake damage by wrapping them in shock-diverting rubber.
3 | August 30, 2012 1:47pm |
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Android phones power NASA satellites
What do you use to power a satellite? How about an Android smartphone?
1 | August 30, 2012 8:49am |
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Areion: The 3D printed racer which reaches 88mph
3D printing technology has given us guns, drugs, arms and robots -- but how would you like to print your own car?
3 | August 30, 2012 4:00am |
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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.
5 | August 30, 2012 12:16am |
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The Morning Briefing: LED advances
"The Morning Briefing" is SmartPlanet's daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we're reading about LED technology.
1 | August 29, 2012 12:35am |
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In global manufacturing, you're only as good as your partners
Brooklyn-based design duo CW&T designed a pen and funded its production through Kickstarter. Then a look-alike showed up for sale by a partner in the project. Uh oh.
August 28, 2012 11:30am |