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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: 04-2012
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The Morning Briefing: The future of solar power
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading about developments in solar power production and use.
April 20, 2012, 12:50 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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Q&A: Alex Knox, senior designer, Dyson
We talk to Dyson senior designer Alex Knox about efficient design, the company’s early days and the importance of R&D.
April 19, 2012, 5:00 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Will future mobile devices see through walls?
Spectrum research could allow phones to see through objects including walls, wood and plastic.
April 19, 2012, 2:26 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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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 EV manufacture and advances.
April 19, 2012, 12:36 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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3M invests in Zephyr, eyes biometric fabric sensors
3M invests in Zephyr Technologies, which makes biometric sensor systems for first responders, athletes, astronauts and soldiers.
April 18, 2012, 6:47 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Sensory gloves: Communication, translation for the deaf-blind
Can a new sensory glove provide effective communication for those that are deaf-blind?
April 18, 2012, 1:38 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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The Morning Briefing: Big Data
“The Morning Briefing” is SmartPlanet’s daily roundup of must-reads from the web. This morning we’re reading updates and analysis on the idea of ‘Big Data’.
April 18, 2012, 12:10 AM PDT | By Charlie Osborne
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Editing: the 21st century life skill
Sometimes you just want to throw everything out. It’s probably a good idea. (Mostly.)
April 17, 2012, 2:25 PM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Combating ‘artificial stupidity’ (with a little common sense)
Wolfram Alpha, billed as a computational knowledge engine, has come a long way since its launch in 2009. But overcoming its latest hurdle — “common sense” — may be its...
April 17, 2012, 12:18 PM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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First Solar lays off 2,000 people; where’s the bottom?
First Solar lays off 2,000 people, shutters a facility and idles four production lines. Is there a way for solar companies to escape the economic death spiral?
April 17, 2012, 9:28 AM PDT | By Andrew Nusca