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Infographic: The evolution of Black Friday
Kaylee Nelson RetailThe amount of coupon emails being delivered to your inbox has tripled. The windows at your usual shopping spots are plastered with "SALE" posters. You’re desperately racking your brain of your kitchen inventory, wondering if the two panini makers you already have is enough.
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The drone invasion: How will UAVs change holiday shopping?
Danielle Manley RetailWith drones affecting practically every industry, is it any surprise retailers are taking notice? From consumer demand for individual-use drones to retailer demand for the unique capabilities of different drones, the retail industry is poised to undergo significant changes from the inclusion of drones.
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Car-hacking decision opens world of possibilities for auto owners
Ross Lancaster Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAt first glance, the Library of Congress and cars seem like they have about as much in common as, well, a bookstore and a car dealership. Yet, the Librarian of Congress recently made a decision that could have huge implications for technology in the automotive industry.
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Drones are evolving into worker bees
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsThe use of drones — or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) — is increasing on large construction projects. Cheaper, less risky and more flexible than helicopters or other types of surveillance, drones currently can perform a variety of routine and specialized tasks. They can survey and map sites, monitor and document a project's progress, track the location and use of materials and equipment, and check that crews are adhering to work and safety standards.
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Cutting-edge plastic electronic devices coming of age
Don Rosato EngineeringE/E devices keyed to polymer-based technology are being developed for the nanophotonics market that could make computers and the Internet 100 times faster. Researchers at Samsung have discovered a method that could allow a single crystal of graphene to retain its electrical and mechanical properties across a large area. The process could allow graphene to be used at its full potential in future electronic devices.
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How exactly does the brain handle our complex multitasking?
Dorothy L. Tengler Science & TechnologyHow many windows are open on your computer right now? Most of us are running a few websites, not to mention our email, Facebook, Twitter, a word processor, a spreadsheet and maybe a few other random software applications. Then, close by we might have a cellphone and maybe an eBook reader and an iPod or iPad.
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Innovating and disrupting in telemedicine
Christina Thielst Healthcare AdministrationIn the fee-for-service era, healthcare providers focused on those who were present in the clinic — that is, those who made and showed up for an appointment. However, the question today becomes "Who hasn't been seen in the clinic?"
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Securing your smartphone: You can never be too safe
Cait Harrison Science & TechnologyYour smartphone goes everywhere you go and is integral to your day-to-day life — it's a wonder how we ever lived without them. In a world where our cellphones have become our lifelines — and because October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month — it begs the question: How safe are they?
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Drones are a rapidly developing issue — on both sides of the law
Bob Kowalski Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWe've heard plenty about drones recently, but even with all that information, we still can't figure out the answer to this question: Whose side are they on? There's little doubt drones are capable of providing beneficial services and performing tasks that cannot be accomplished by people or other devices. They also hold the potential to bring headaches to law enforcement agencies around the world — a situation that has already begun.
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Plastic material and process advances define new E/E frontier
Don Rosato EngineeringIn commercial applications, polymer material and process development advances are pushing plastic properties in response to ongoing demand for smaller electronic devices that call for smaller, thinner electrical components in hotter environments at higher electrical frequencies. High flow grades permit more intricate, miniaturized parts in electronic applications. Part cost reduction and faster production cycle times are increasingly the new norm.
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