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Gore says 'democracy has been hacked' at SXSW

(AP) -- In a wide-ranging talk about the Internet and government, Al Gore urged the techie crowd at South By Southwest to use digital tools to improve government.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 69

Philippine solar light bottles offer hope

Filipino entrepreneur Illac Diaz is aiming to help a million poor people in a year, and with the help of some plastic bottles and a clever social media campaign may do even better.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Nov 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 8

Microsoft buys Al Gore-backed video search engine

Microsoft announced Tuesday it has bought VideoSurf, an online video search engine founded by four Israelis and which has received funding from former US vice president Al Gore.

Technology / Business

created Nov 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Apple in-house tribute to Jobs goes online

Apple's website on Monday featured video of a moving, music-laced tribute to Steve Jobs held last week at the company's California headquarters.

Technology / Other

created Oct 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Apple employees celebrate Jobs, stores close

(AP) -- Apple Inc.'s famous penchant for secrecy remained intact Wednesday as the company's retail stores were curtained and employees were close-lipped about a private memorial service to celebrate the life ...

Technology / Business

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Apple sends out invite for iPhone event

(AP) -- Apple is inviting journalists to its Cupertino, Calif. headquarters next week for an iPhone-related event on Oct. 4.

Technology / Business

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Endorsements matter but voters are wise to media bias

Newspaper endorsements for presidential candidates can influence voting decisions, according to newly published research co-authored by Brown University economist Brian Knight. The paper, co-authored by Chun Fang Chiang, ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Warner: Climate change a national security issue

(AP) -- Former Vice President Al Gore, a leading voice on climate change, urged lawmakers Friday to overcome partisan differences and pass legislation to curb greenhouse gases.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 24, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (52) | comments 10