Biometric science seeks to avert identity crisis

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Anil Jain
Anil Jain

Two things are certain about biometrics: It is the hot buzzword in identity management for convenience and protection from terrorists and identity thieves – and it's not foolproof.


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Google says 'no concrete plan' for server farm in Austria

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Google has "no concrete plan" to build a new European server farm in the north of Austria, despite buying land there, the US Internet search engine giant said Saturday.

Electric cars and electronic trees at LA Auto Show

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From electric cars to electronic trees on dashboards that sprout leaves when you drive in a more economical way, nothing is off limits for auto manufacturers seeking to show their green credentials.

Yahoo sells shopping service Kelkoo

Nov 21, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
Yahoo has sold European comparison shopping service Kelkoo to a British investment firm, Kelkoo founder and former chief executive Pierre Chappaz said Friday.

Web sites offer real estate agent rankings

Nov 21, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- Word of mouth is one of the most common ways homebuyers and sellers find a real estate agent. Now, there are several Web sites that tout a more scientific approach: ranking agents based on criteria such as years ...

Broadband makes tiny town an English-teaching hub

Nov 21, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- The nearest Wal-Mart is two hours away, and only foul weather, a deer in the road or a Washakie County sheriff's deputy would slow down anyone with a mind to drive there faster.
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