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New Concepts in Wearables—the Future at Your FingertipsThere are some interesting wearables concepts out there on the verge of making our world more convenient, dynamic, and wondrous. These prototypes include wristbands with all the capabilities of your phone, micro projectors that can scan images, and a ring that can let you start your car with a snap. | 
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What about STEM to STEAM?If you have kids in school anywhere from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, by now you’re probably very familiar with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). STEAM advocates adding “Art + Design” to the equation, thus transforming STEM into STEAM. | 
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How Technology Is Changing the Air Travel ExperienceSeveral developers are working on creating a personal flying experience for frequent travelers, helping them save time and fly hassle-free. These solutions charter private jets for their members, letting them bypass airport parking and security lines. What will it take to get them off the ground? | 
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The Google-fication of Uber We have Uber to thank for a new way to describe any job performed by part-time, temporary workers who are hired or dispatched via an app. There is an “Uber” for a wide array of jobs, and the list keeps growing. This story looks at some of them—and at whether this business model will keep growing. |
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The Push and Pull of E-commerceExperts say 2014 was a complacent year for the world of e-commerce, whereas 2015 will have a major revamp in the way the market operates and the facelift it will receive from new trends. These new trends will continue to positively push e-commerce into the hands of users. | 
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Help Wanted: Linux ProsThe growing number of new Linux-based systems and products, including open source cloud platforms and products like Tesla automobiles, means the forecast for the Linux job market is bright, according to a report produced by the Linux Foundation and Dice, a career site for technology professionals. |
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Apple’s New ResearchKit Turns iPhones into Tools for Medical StudiesApple unveiled a new biomedical platform called ResearchKit, an iOS framework that will let people opt in to join medical research studies. Volunteers can use their Apple devices to participate in various tests, and the information will be shared with medical research institutions to find cures. | 
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Is Google's Dominance in the Search Market Under Threat?For the first time in years, Google search’s share in the US went below 75 percent in January 2015, while its rivals observed marginal upward growth. Even though Google still holds the majority of the search market share, does its slow decline in market share put its dominance under threat? | 
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