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IBM Steps Toward Thinking Machines Patient Tracking Goes High-Tech Innovation, Frustration Color Recovery Startups Search for Next Springsteen Ford To Put Air Bags Into Seat Belts Future Glimpse: Robots Aid Elderly A computer with the power of a human brain is not yet near. But IBM researchers report that they've simulated a cat's cerebral cortex, the thinking part of the brain, using a massive supercomputer. The Alzheimer's Association is adapting technology developed for monitoring prisoners to let caregivers track where their loved ones drive or walk -- and alert them if they go beyond the virtual fences. While they continue to slog through the longest economic downturn in decades, companies are no longer making cost-cutting their primary focus. Innovation is now front and center. The music industry is in a downward spiral. As the giants shrink, they have less money to seek out new talent, creating an opening for startups that create Internet-based tools to discover artists. Ford plans to introduce seat belt-mounted air bags in the back seat of the 2011 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle, which will hit the market next fall -- the first automaker to mass produce the technology. From lifelike robots to other devices that will feed you or simply share a chat, Japan's government and gadget-makers are pioneering a wave of products aimed at improving the lives of senior citizens.   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   FULL STORY   IBM Steps Toward Thinking Machines   Patient Tracking Goes High-Tech Innovation, Frustration Color Recovery Companies struggle to boost profits.   FULL STORY Startups Search for Next Springsteen Tech talent scouts find new artists.   FULL STORY Ford To Put Air Bags Into Seat Belts Inflates gently, so safer for children.   FULL STORY Future Glimpse: Robots Aid Elderly Japan pioneers a slew of products.   FULL STORY New DS Console Meant for Groups Obama's Smart-Grid Game Plan Study: No Shortage of U.S. Engineers Travel Book Goes Mobile with Code Innovation Needed in Recessions Electric Cars: A Wide-Open Race Using Innovation for Growth FBI Searches DMV Pics for Fugitives The Pill Bottle Cap with a Cell Phone Coke's Soda Fountain Reinvented EU Sets Out New Science Plan Toyota To Show Green Sports Car A Call for Transportation Innovation Americans Share Nobel Physics Prize Nobel Glory Awaits Top Scientists Korea's On-the-Go Electric Cars Innovation and Its Army of Opponents GE-LIG: A Home-Monitoring Power Pair Study Tries for Early Flu Detection Turning Research into Real Jobs Asia's Best Young Entrepreneurs U.S. Tops in IT Competitiveness Electric-Car Business Energized   More on this topic...

IBM Steps Toward Thinking Machines They simulated a cat's cerebral cortex. Average Rating: Patient Tracking Goes High-Tech Alzheimer's patients monitored via GPS. Average Rating: Innovation, Frustration Color Recovery Companies struggle to boost profits. Average Rating: Startups Search for Next Springsteen Tech talent scouts find new artists. Average Rating: Ford To Put Air Bags Into Seat Belts Inflates gently, so safer for children. Average Rating: Future Glimpse: Robots Aid Elderly Japan pioneers a slew of products. Average Rating:

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Network Security Spotlight

House Lawmakers Push Ban on Peer-to-Peer Software Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved to prohibit federal employees from using the file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure.   GAO: Los Alamos Computer Security Has Weaknesses Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's computer network increase the risk of a classified-information breach, says the Government Accountability Office.   Computer Security Firm Fortinet Plans IPO This Week Fortinet plans to go public in an initial public offering, giving investors a chance to tap a network security provider with sales that are expected to grow. The IPO could be valued at $137.5 million or more.

Enterprise Hardware Spotlight

Flat Shipments Hurt Dell Despite Increased Earnings Dell's earnings are up and expectations are solid, but the company's stock still took a hit after analysts signaled the company isn't playing a key role in the PC market recovery.   New Pogoplug 'Personal Cloud' Does Social Networking Cloud Engines has released its newest version of the Pogoplug, a small "multimedia sharing device" that connects hard drives to the Internet and allows a user to access the files remotely.   Apple Tablet Rumored Delayed as Publisher Gears Up There have been so many rumors of an Apple tablet that it has taken on legendary status. But now the legend is being revised with reports of a delay and that a major publisher is getting ready.

Enterprise Technology Spotlight

Flat Shipments Hurt Dell Despite Increased Earnings Dell's earnings are up and expectations are solid, but the company's stock still took a hit after analysts signaled the company isn't playing a key role in the PC market recovery.   Smartphones: A Bigger Target for Security Threats Smartphones are increasingly prevalent and adept at handling more tasks, including trading stocks, paying bills, and buying stuff online. That makes them attractive to thieves and hackers.   FBI Says Hackers Targeting Law Firms, PR Companies Hackers are targeting law firms and public relations companies with a sophisticated e-mail scheme that breaks into their computer networks to steal sensitive data, often linked to large corporate clients.

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