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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: 02-2012
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Don’t name your company ‘Leszczynska’
Research shows that people don’t like companies with difficult-to-pronounce names.
February 26, 2012, 11:31 AM PST | By Amy Kraft
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Users getting better at managing online privacy settings
A Pew Research study released Friday found that social network site users are becoming more private about their online profiles.
February 26, 2012, 7:25 AM PST | By Amy Kraft
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UGA researchers’ gene map to speed biofuel development
Researchers at the University of Georgia have mapped a gene in a perennial grass that is a strong candidate as a bio-fuel source. This map allows them pinpoint when the flowering process happens...
February 26, 2012, 5:47 AM PST | By Ina Damm Muri
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On KLM flights, seat selection gets a lot more personal
Meet & Seat, a new program from KLM, allows passengers to choose a seatmate based on Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.
February 25, 2012, 6:49 PM PST | By Sarah Korones
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A mobile app to fight drug cravings
The iHeal mobile app uses biosensors to track the body’s physiological changes in the face of a drug craving, helping users identify and overcome them.
February 25, 2012, 1:13 PM PST | By Hannah Waters
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Tour Great Barrier Reef up close via Youtube
A new scientific survey will give anyone access to one of the natural wonders of the world.
February 25, 2012, 9:04 AM PST | By Amy Kraft
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Nissan develops self-healing iPhone case
Scratch Shield iPhone case repairs scratches shortly after they appear.
February 25, 2012, 7:27 AM PST | By Amy Kraft
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The Morning Briefing: Global gas prices
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlant’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re readig about the price of shale gas across the world.
February 23, 2012, 11:52 PM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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Air Force withdraws iPad purchase plans
The U.S. Air Force has scrapped its plans to purchase iPads after questions were raised concerning Russian applications.
February 23, 2012, 9:00 AM PST | By Charlie Osborne
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Chinese city taps IBM for transport tech upgrade
The Chinese city of Zhenjiang aims to use IBM tech to boost the efficiency of its public transit system and reduce traffic congestion.
February 23, 2012, 3:00 AM PST | By Andrew Nusca