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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
Archive: 12-2011
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SmartPlanet’s 2011 in review: 11 must-read stories
Whether you just joined our community or have been a longtime reader, a guide to the best stuff on SmartPlanet this year.
December 26, 2011, 4:00 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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In Japan, seat sensors that can recognize you
Japanese engineers have developed a system that can recognize individuals by measuring how they apply pressure on a seat when sitting down.
December 22, 2011, 12:41 PM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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Novel idea: a digital database for car parts
Deadspin’s Jason Torchinsky proposes that we build a massive online database of car part specifications that can be downloaded, then manufactured with a 3D printer. It’s a novel idea.
December 22, 2011, 9:31 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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In the lab, Microsoft explores visual interface tech
Microsoft researchers are exploring several kinds of visual interface technology. Based on this video from The Verge, you may never have to touch anything ever again.
December 22, 2011, 8:49 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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Researchers develop self-healing electronic circuits
A new development from University of Illinois researchers allows electronics to restore electrical conductivity when a circuit breaks — instantly.
December 22, 2011, 8:21 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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End of an era: Xerox PARC founder dies
Physicist and Xerox chief scientist Jacob Goldman, the man who founded the company’s legendary Palo Alto Research Center, died on Tuesday at age 90.
December 22, 2011, 7:26 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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Sawhney: without design, U.S. manufacturing stuck in neutral
Without support for design, the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing — and international competitiveness — will be handicapped, RKS Design founder Ravi Sawhney writes.
December 22, 2011, 7:02 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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Powered by fjord: Norway’s new datacenter
Norway’s new Green Mountain Data Center plans to use cold water from a nearby fjord to cool its massive computers.
December 22, 2011, 6:26 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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As consolidation looms, car sharing risks losing local edge
As the consolidation of the burgeoning car-sharing industry begins to accelerate, customer service could get left behind. For an inherently local business, that’s a problem.
December 21, 2011, 7:41 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca
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SmartPlanet’s 2011 has been unbelievable
SmartPlanet has grown in leaps and bounds in 2011. Editor Andrew Nusca looks back, and hints at what’s in store for 2012.
December 20, 2011, 10:33 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca