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Technology is the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, methods of organization, in order to solve a problem, improve a preexisting solution to a problem, achieve a goal or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, modifications, arrangements and procedures. Technologies significantly affect human as well as other animal species' ability to control and adapt to their natural environments. The word technology comes from Greek τεχνολογία (technología); from τέχνη (téchnē), meaning "art, skill, craft", and -λογία (-logía), meaning "study of-". The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include construction technology, medical technology, and information technology.
The human species' use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The prehistorical discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of...
The human species' use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The prehistorical discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of...
Redditors Accuse Popular Kickstarter Project of Misleading Customers
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What Will It Take for Apple to Rejuvenate iPad Sales?
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Apple iPad Event: What Do You Want to See?
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Google Glass Proves Key to Man's Internet Addiction Disorder
“The withdrawal from this is much worse than the withdrawal I went through from alcohol," the man reportedly said.
Apple Stores Will Stop Selling Fitbit, Report Says
Apple is looking to pull the plug on selling Fitbit wristband trackers at its retail stores, a new report suggests.
2 New Fitbit Trackers Revealed in Leaked Images
It's the cleanest look yet at what appears to be the Charge and Charge HR.
What to Expect From Apple's Big iPad Event
Apple can be a mysterious beast -- but we have some idea as to what tricks are up its sleeve for Thursday.
Google Announces Android Lollipop, Nexus 6 Smartphone, Nexus 9 Tablet
Google announced Android 5.0 "Lollipop" and the first two devices to run it, the Motorola Nexus 6 smartphone and the HTC Nexus 9 tablet.
Twitter Kills Support for SSL 3.0 in Wake of Poodle Vulnerability
Twitter has disabled support for SSL 3.0 in the wake of a vulnerability in the 15-year-old Internet software.
Ada Lovelace, a Computer Programmer Ahead of Her Time
The woman who invented the first computer program is often overlooked in history.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Is the Best Android Phone Money Can Buy
Apart from compactness, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has everything you want in a smartphone.
Apple iPad Event: The Live Blog
Apple will unveil new iPads and, maybe, more on Thursday. Bookmark this link to follow our live blog.
Bono on Automatic iTunes Download of U2 Album: 'Oops, I'm Sorry About That'
Bono is sorry. He just wants to be heard.
Google Warns of Design Vulnerability in SSL 3.0
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Will.i.am Unveils Puls, a Voice-Controlled, Smart Wristband
The wristband is voice-controlled, allowing you to either say the name of a contact to make a call or manually recite a phone number.
New Battery Said to Recharge in Minutes and Last 20 Years
This battery recharges to 70% power in two minutes.
Hillary Clinton Speaks About Philanthropy, Net Neutrality in Salesforce Keynote
Clinton praised Salesforce's philanthropic efforts, emphasized the importance of net neutrality and sidestepped questions about future presidential plans during her keynote address at Dreamforce.
Every Rumor About Apple's iPad Event in One Place
A look at the biggest rumors leading up to the Apple iPad and iMac launch event this week.
How Sports Can Inspire Kids to Become Engineers
Football is more than just itchy jockstraps and potential concussions. Here, lead developer Sam Strickling discusses how it can help teach kids about basic engineering concepts.
Three Android Ads Hint at Upcoming Nexus Smartphone, Tablet
Three new ads for Google's Android products have made their way online and feature a new slogan: "Be together. Not the same."
An Umbrella That Protects You From Rain With Just Air, But Only Lasts 30 Minutes
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Report: Apple Pay Could Launch This Week
Apple is readying its retail stores for an Apple Pay launch and alleged screenshots reveal a look at the service.
Skype Launches Standalone App for Disappearing Video Messages
Skype is rolling out a new standalone app for disappearing video messages, Skype Qik.
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The preview version of Windows 10 has been available for just two weeks but it has already been downloaded by a million users, Microsoft said.
Ghost in the Shell: The Snapchat Privacy Illusion
Snapchat should drop all pretense of being "private."
iPad Air 2 Photo Leak May Show More Powerful A8 Processor
The photos purport to show the iPad's logic board and processing chip, plus its Touch ID sensor, Apple's fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Says It's Developing Wi-Fi That's Five Times Faster
Samsung said it is developing Wi-Fi that is five times faster than the maximum possible speed of what's available today.
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