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Tuesday

Closing The Tech Industry's Gender Gap Requires Better Data

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Closing The Tech Industry's Gender Gap Requires Better Data

Only 3 percent of venture-backed companies were led by all-female teams, while 89 percent were all male. The staggering male-to-female ratios at the top of the tech industry can't be addressed without a clearer count, writes Code for America's Catherine Bracy.

Friday

NSA Leak Could Be Bad Business For U.S. Tech Companies

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NSA Leak Could Be Bad Business For U.S. Tech Companies

Revelations that Google, Microsoft and other tech companies have been providing user data to the National Security Agency may have tainted those companies' reputations for independence. Those companies share information with the government, often voluntarily. In the process, many have earned the status of "trusted partners."

NSA Leak Could Be Bad Business For U.S. Tech Companies

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Tuesday

Enrique Lima is a co-founder of Publish 88, a Mexican startup that develops software for publishing companies.

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Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth

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In the past decade, Mexico's tech industry has flourished, growing three times faster than the global average. Most of that growth has been fueled by demand from the United States. But as Mexico's startups strive to make it in foreign markets, they say they need more engineers and ways to finance their growth.

Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth

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Thursday

Under The Radar: Some Pilots Of Small Drones Skirt FAA Rules

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Under The Radar: Some Pilots Of Small Drones Skirt FAA Rules

Unmanned drones aren't just a tool for governments anymore. By as early as this year, the FAA expects to propose rules opening small, unmanned airborne vehicles, or drones, for commercial use.

Under The Radar: Some Pilots Of Small Drones Skirt FAA Rules

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Monday

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Online College Courses Get A Big Boost, But Doubts Persist

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Online College Courses Get A Big Boost, But Doubts Persist

Degree-granting institutions are responding to austere budgets by catapulting themselves into the world of online education. But some professors point to low online completion rates as evidence that these "massive open online courses" do a disservice to students.

Online College Courses Get A Big Boost, But Doubts Persist

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Wednesday

Fixing Your Online Reputation: There's An Industry For That

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Fixing Your Online Reputation: There's An Industry For That

What an employer finds when researching an applicant online can make or break a job opportunity. Pete Kistler says he found this out the hard way. Since online reputation-management services were too pricey for his college budget, he started his own.

Fixing Your Online Reputation: There's An Industry For That

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Sunday

Apple-1 Computer Fetches $671,000 At Auction

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Apple-1 Computer Fetches $671,000 At Auction

Electrical engineer Fred Hatfield was one of the first to purchase an Apple-1 in 1976, one of Apple's first computers. His relationship with that computer was an interesting one, and involves one bold interaction with Steve Jobs himself.

Monday

An Xbox 360 video presentation at the E3 Media and Business Summit in Los Angeles in 2008. Microsoft is scheduled to introduce its newest Xbox on Tuesday.

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With New Xbox, Microsoft Makes A Bigger Play For Living Room

Microsoft has had few blockbuster successes in recent years. On Tuesday, when the tech giant is scheduled to introduce its new Xbox, it will be targeting more than just hard-core gamers. Analysts say Microsoft will also be aiming to make its console the center of entertainment in your living room.

With New Xbox, Microsoft Makes A Bigger Play For Living Room

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Wednesday

A New 'Smart Rifle' Decides When To Shoot And Rarely Misses

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A New 'Smart Rifle' Decides When To Shoot And Rarely Misses

A new rifle goes on sale on Wednesday, and it's not like any other. It uses lasers and computers to make shooters very accurate. A startup gun company in Texas developed the TrackingPoint rifle, which is so effective that some in the shooting community say it should not be sold to the public.

A New 'Smart Rifle' Decides When To Shoot And Rarely Misses

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Monday

ABC's Live Streaming Aimed At Keeping Cable Cords Intact

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ABC's Live Streaming Aimed At Keeping Cable Cords Intact

Starting Tuesday, ABC will let viewers in New York and Philadelphia watch their local stations over the Internet. But this is not a way to cut your cable bill. The new Watch ABC service will require a cable account to log in.

ABC's Live Streaming Aimed At Keeping Cable Cords Intact

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Facebook Users Question $20 Million Settlement Over Ads
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Facebook Users Question $20 Million Settlement Over Ads

Facebook is expected to pay out $20 million in a settlement over its "Sponsored Stories" advertising service, after placing user images in personalized ads. But the settlement doesn't stop the service, and a legal expert says Facebook's option to let users opt out creates more problems.

Facebook Users Question $20 Million Settlement Over Ads

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Friday

Peers Find Less Pressure Borrowing From Each Other
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Peers Find Less Pressure Borrowing From Each Other

The Internet has managed to disrupt many industries, from publishing to music. So why not lending? Google's recent investment in Lending Club has raised the profile of peer-to-peer lending, which gets borrowers and lenders together outside the conventional banking system.

Peers Find Less Pressure Borrowing From Each Other

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Thursday

Consumers Facing Subscription Service Overload Will Only Get More Choices

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Consumers Facing Subscription Service Overload Will Only Get More Choices

Consumers already have an abundance of choice when it comes to entertainment and news subscriptions. But analysts say it's still early days for all the digital subscription offerings we'll have to pay for.

Consumers Facing Subscription Service Overload Will Only Get More Choices

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