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Technology AT&T launches prepaid cellphone business AT&T launches prepaid cellphone business
AT&T is launching a prepaid cellphone service — Aio Wireless. The new subsidiary will offer nationwide wireless service to value-conscious customers interested in unlimited talk, text and data plans without an annual contract.
Technology Wearable robots getting lighter, more portable Wearable robots getting lighter, more portable (Photo Gallery)
When Michael Gore stands, it's a triumph of science and engineering. Eleven years ago, Gore was paralyzed from the waist down in a workplace accident, yet he rises from his wheelchair to his full 6-foot-2-inches and walks across the room with help from a lightweight wearable robot.
Technology Appeals panel speaks well of Google book plans Appeals panel speaks well of Google book plans
Judges on a federal appeals court panel spoke excitedly Wednesday about Google Inc.'s plan to create the world's largest digital library, signaling that the court has a favorable opinion about the value of the project.
Technology T-Mobile sells 500,000 iPhones in a month T-Mobile sells 500,000 iPhones in a month
T-Mobile US, the No. 4 U.S. carrier, said it has sold half a million iPhones since it started on April 12. That puts its sales at roughly the same rate as Sprint Nextel Corp., the No. 3 carrier, which has far more customers.
Technology Cyberattacks a growing irritant in U.S.-China ties Cyberattacks a growing irritant in U.S.-China ties
Signs are growing that the sustained surge in cyberattacks emanating from China is imperiling its relations with the U.S., lending urgency to fledgling efforts by both governments to engage on the issue.
Technology FTC puts background check sites on notice
Federal regulators on Tuesday warned several companies that the quick, easy background checks they are providing online might violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Technology Would 'kill switch' help curb cellphone thefts? Would 'kill switch' help curb cellphone thefts?
Disturbed by the nationwide epidemic of cellphone robberies and thefts, law enforcement officials across the country are looking to the wireless industry to help find a cure.
Technology Are you a tax cheat if you shop online tax-free? Are you a tax cheat if you shop online tax-free?
The Senate is expected to pass a bill Monday making it easier for states to collect sales taxes for online purchases. But small-business owners who make their living selling products on the Internet worry they will be swamped by new requirements from faraway states.