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Mobile Technology Will End the Eight-Hour WorkdayMost employees wouldn't argue for a longer workday than we already have. So, why are so many of us working more than we may actually have to? Because our mobile devices allow—and maybe even encourage—us to do so. Learn how this happened and how you can tune out without turning off. | 
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Google Raises the Stakes for Bug BountiesTo keep security bug reports coming in for their bug bounty programs, Google is willing to write bigger checks. The company announced that it is raising security rewards—up to five times higher in some cases—for its Chromium program. Pamela Rentz highlights the recent bug bounty program changes. | 
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Engineers Turn to Insects to Help Solve Major ProblemsMany varieties of insects have abilities that humans can only dream of harnessing—until now. Learn how through robotics and biomimicry, engineers and developers are working together to erase the limitations of today and the potential problems of the future. |
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Why Samsung Is More Successful Than Apple in Emerging Markets By its own high standards, Apple had a bad quarter in its China market. Samsung, on the other hand, is surging ahead in the Chinese market. Apple is not even one of the top five vendors in India, where Samsung continues to dominate as well. Why is Samsung succeeding where Apple is not? |
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How Android Became the OS of the Internet of ThingsSteve Vaughn writes that the Android operating system is making possible the concept of the Internet of Things. The opportunity is available to device makers to deliver innovation through the existing Android app ecosystem | 
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Autonomous Underwater Robots Track Sharks Like Never BeforeResearchers have created shark-tracking robots that can gather information about the predators and their environments better than humans can. The robot gets close enough to sharks to monitor them but stays far enough away to remain undetected, so the sharks’ typical routine is never interrupted. | 
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How to Do Your Best ThinkingNot surprisingly, only 10 percent of people in one survey said they do their best thinking at work. To do your deepest, most beneficial thinking, you need to find the best atmosphere for you. You could also try ditching your computer keyboard or changing your clothes—really! Read on for more tips. | 
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Plan for Productivity: Do Your Most Important Task First A great way to be your most productive is to start the day by doing your most important task. It's smart to do it first thing in the morning because if you put it off, it’ll get forgotten or buried under other tasks. If you do it first, you’ll be able to focus on your other priorities worry-free. |
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