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This syringe will now self-destruct

Unsafe injections expose millions of people to blood-borne viruses. To cut down on cross-infection between people, the disposable K1 syringe has a built-in auto-disable mechanism.  Read the full story

AT&T eyes healthcare, autos in Internet of things race

One hot selling connection for AT&T has been the Vitality GlowCap, which is a prescription container lid that reminds patients when to take their medicine.  Read the full story

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Der Spiegel moves into new green headquarters

Der Spiegel's new HQ is the newest addition to Hamburg's HafenCity- Europe's largest inner-city redevelopment project.  Read the full story

New construction risks raise eyebrows at San Diego conference

The weather in San Diego was fair but the insurance crowds at the 31st annual Construction Risk Conference were hunkered down in suites inside the Hilton Bayfront. The carriers, brokers, safety consultants and insured builders were angling for deals and catching up with old friends, followed by Herculean partying every night. Read the full story

In Guatemala, a Silicon Valley-style startup hub

In a tough neighborhood in Guatemala City, tech-savvy creatives are building a community to foster the development of startup companies.  Read the full story

GE, CODA sign deal for electric car charging stations

Coda Automotive and GE Energy sign a deal to sell the WattStation charger with new electric cars.  Read the full story

South African business balks at solar rebates

As South Africa prepares to kick off COP-17 in Durban in less than two weeks, one battle between private business and the public sector here illustrates the difficulties of coordinating the two around sustainable development, even when they have the same goal.  Read the full story

GE to launch new software hub, eyes 'industrial Internet'

The company is looking to "is to develop a new generation of intelligent systems that can predict and respond to changes."  Read the full story

We'll replace Facebook with Shrek, says Dreamworks CEO

Is Dreamworks head Jeffrey Katzenberg serious when he says that on the web, 3D animation will replace the written word?  Read the full story

Real Madrid to have Europe's highest-tech stadium

MADRID -- Spain's number one soccer team Real Madrid will have Europe's most technologically-advanced, WiFi-enhanced stadium.  Read the full story

Q&A: Philip Hamilton, Director of Product, The North Face

Outdoor gear manufacturer The North Face is speeding up its innovation and design processes by assembling a new lab and deploying fresh strategies. Patrick Hamilton, the company's Director of Product, fills us in.  Read the full story

Video: Japanese robot stops people from snoring

A robot that looks like a giant teddy bear can stop snoring early, and take stronger action if it gets loud.  Read the full story

Preventive design in UK emergency rooms

Can better design keep hospital staff safe and waiting patients calm?  Read the full story

Internet Censorship: Bill may kill American innovation, jobs

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing today for the Stop Online Piracy Act, a bill aimed at fighting online piracy. Tech companies expressed their opposition to the bill. I interviewed an entrepreneur about his experience in dealing with Chinese copycats.  Read the full story

Science explains why you hate techno

Scientists provide evidence for why the human ear inherently dislikes drum machines.  Read the full story

Spending on clean energy projects may double by 2020

The latest projections are in -- and it's looking good. Find out the countries that will lead the world in annual spending on renewable energy projects and which technologies they're likely to turn to.  Read the full story

Johnson & Johnson vows to rinse toxics out of baby shampoo

After publicity by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, Johnson & Johnson vows to accelerate the elimination of a preservative the releases formaldehyde.  Read the full story

Marriott invests in energy management platform

Hospitality company will use services and platform from Constellation Energy to improve energy efficiency at 250 Marriott-managed hotel properties across the United States.  Read the full story

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