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FIDO: How a computer vest can help dogs 'talk'

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology devised a new computerized vest bearing the acronym 'FIDO' that is meant to bridge the communication gap between service dogs and their owners
Tomfoolery introduces Anchor, a Facebook for the workplace

Tomfoolery's Anchor software allows co-workers to chat, share photos, and post interoffice updates.
Change Agent Historic US railroads inspire 21st-century solutions: the Millennial Trains Project

Over 10 days in August, the Millennial Trains Project will send 40 young Americans across the country by train, each rider with a specific, crowdfunded project to help build a better nation.
The Monitor's View Spying on DNA, Verizon, and free will

New technologies extend the reach of surveillance tools to not only DNA and Verizon calls but also emotions and brain waves. Will this lead to a denial of individuals having moral agency and autonomy of thought?
Google Glass worries lawmakers, casino operators

New wearable computers are drawing concerns from some about policy and privacy issues. Others say such worries stem primarily from a fear of change. Discussions continue about the appropriate place for such technology in varied social situations.
Congress demands answers on Google Glass privacy concerns

A letter from eight lawmakers poses a series of questions about Google Glass, the forthcoming Google spectacles.
Horizons Google Glass guidelines: No ads, for now. No charging money, for now.

Google lays out privacy guidelines to protect Google Glass users.
Is Facebook smartphone just a new way to collect data about you? (+video)

Facebook's smartphone launch raises alarms with consumer advocates who worry that more ease for consumers also means less privacy, as Facebook extends its capacity to mine personal data.
Horizons Google Glass: Apps, gestures, and audio revealed at SXSW

Google revealed more this week about how its Glass headpiece will be controlled, and how developers might take advantage of the platform to create useful apps. In addition to voice input, you can control Glass with eye movements and subtle head gestures.