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Wearable Apps Not Wearing Out WelcomeWearable tech devices that communicate with your tablet or smartphone are not overwhelmingly popular—yet. But research from Gartner shows that many analysts expect a significant uptick in the number of wearable devices and connective mobile applications to hit the market. Read on to find out more. | 
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How to Get People to Agree with YouIn software development and testing we often encounter situations in which someone just isn't being very agreeable. Sometimes intelligent, reasonable people just don’t get it. The good news is those people probably haven’t gone temporarily stupid, so you can stop banging your head against a wall. | 
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Ants in Space? That's a Good ThingThe orbiting International Space Station just got 600 or so new visitors—common black ants. They’ll be taking part in a new research project to help determine how they adjust to microgravity conditions, and mapping their behavior could lead to more refined algorithms for solving complex problems. | 
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Google Introduces Smart Contact Lens That Reads Glucose LevelsGoogle announced that it is in the process of developing a smart contact lens that can measure glucose levels through tears. This innovation has the potential to help more than just diabetics. These lenses could one day measure other biometric data, and they could even become the next Google Glass. | 
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Vending Machines Serve Up Kindles and ArtAmazon recently installed a standalone automated vending machine—the Kindle Kiosk—at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas during the International CES. Pamela Rentz highlights the latest in automated retail machines—including the Kindle Kiosk, Macy's e-Spot, and the Art-o-mat. |
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Expecting One Giant? Bring Five StonesSimilar to the story of David and Goliath, software developers and testers hunt giants too—bugs, that is. Like David, they should believe that where there is one giant, there are probably five nearby, and they should hope to find each one. |
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Feature Trimming: What Developers and Testers Need to Keep in MindA new trend in development is feature trimming, with a renewed focus on building simple products with a core set of features. Just as feature additions need to be tested thoroughly, feature removals also need to be tested. Read on for ideas about what developers and testers should keep in mind. | 
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The Pros and Cons of In-House Web Developers and Design AgenciesShould you go with an in-house web developer or an outside agency? The employees you have at your disposal, how much money you’re willing to spend, and the type of work you’re hoping to get out of the partnership all influence this decision. There are pros and cons to both. Read on for advice. |
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