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Apple's Siri Dislikes Brits, Southerners

Posted Wed Dec 21, 2011 01:33 PM ET | 0

Apple’s voice-recognition technology, Siri, is easy to use, as long as you don’t have an accent. Read more

New Spin on the Cyclometer Uses an iPhone

Posted by Scott Tharler Mon Dec 19, 2011 01:35 PM ET | 0

Taking advantage of iPhone's computing prowess, iBike Dash is a trainer, navigator and data analyzer all in one. Read more

New Spin on the Cyclometer Uses an iPhone

Criminals Beware, iPhone's Gonna Getcha!

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:03 PM ET | 0

The FBI approved an iPhone-adjacent scanner that can run fingerprints through the national database in ten seconds. Read more

Criminals Beware, iPhone's Gonna Getcha!

Crime-Fighting Face Recognition Tech Stirs Controversy

Posted Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:42 AM ET | 0

A handheld device used to recognize possible criminals could also infringe on people's privacy. Read more

High-Tech Nightshirt Monitors Your Sleeping Pattern

Posted by Emad Hanna Thu Jun 2, 2011 08:31 AM ET | 0

This shirt measures your breathing to determine your sleep patterns. Read more

Computerized Clothing Could Control Your 'Scent Bubble'

Posted by Emad Hanna Mon May 23, 2011 11:32 AM ET | 0

Clothing embedded with micro-pumps releases bursts of scents for mood improvement. Read more

Bats Lend an Ear to Sonar Tech

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed May 11, 2011 10:30 AM ET | 0

By mapping out the diversity of bat ears, researchers hope to inspire new sonar tech and flying robots. Read more

Rainbow Poo Coming to a Toilet Bowl Near You

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:40 AM ET | 0

Genetically engineered bacteria detect toxins or disease and turn on the appropriate indicator colors. Read more

'Barcode' Scanner Identifies Striped Animals

Posted by Tracy Staedter Thu Apr 7, 2011 03:40 PM ET | 0

A new animal-recognition system capitalizes on zebra stripes. Read more

Seeing the Bounce in Kangaroos

Posted by Amy Dusto Thu Mar 17, 2011 01:41 PM ET | 0

Infrared motion cameras show how kangaroos get up to hopping speed without breaking their bones. Read more

Top 10 Biometric Techs Identifying You

Posted Mon Nov 1, 2010 04:15 PM ET | 0

Recent advances have reduced the cost of biometric technologies and increased its practicality, making it more attractive to private and commercial industries. Read more

Are Biometric Time Clocks Legal?

Posted by Cristen Conger Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:16 AM ET | 0

Not all employees are thrilled with having their private biometric data stored, and some question its legality. Read more

Ear Scanners Could Be Next for Airport Security

Posted by David Teeghman Thu Oct 14, 2010 09:26 AM ET | 0

The shape of a person's ears are as unique as a fingerprint and could be used for identification and security. Read more

Hair Keeps Chemical Record of Where You've Been

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Jul 7, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

You are where you drink, according to a new study that finds some beverages leave a geographic imprint. Read more

Wide Angle: Our Changing Oceans

Posted Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:35 PM ET

Surprising new discoveries and stories of conservation, hope, and adventure abound in this wide angle, letting you see our wondrous watery planet like never before. Read more