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Four Lessons for Silicon Valley from Its First Startup

A new book on Hewlett-Packard’s management history offers cautionary tales for today’s leading tech companies.

by Peter Burrows

  1. This Laser-Toting Tentacle Carves Up Old Nuclear Hardware

    A remotely controlled writhing robotic arm is being used to cut through thick metal in hostile environments.

    by Jamie Condliffe

  2. Ransomware Took San Francisco’s Public Transit for a Ride

    Hackers forced the light rail network to let passengers ride free to avoid a massive disruption to service.

    by Jamie Condliffe

  3. Engineering a Safer Snow Jump

    It’s straightforward to design jumps that are safer for skiers and snowboarders, but nobody has been able to show how easy they are to build. Until now.

    by Emerging Technology from the arXiv

  4. Move Over, Cyber Monday: Here Comes “Black November”

    Online sales are grabbing a bigger piece of holiday shopping, and retailers aren’t waiting until Cyber Monday to offer big deals.

    by Nanette Byrnes

  5. The Best VR Game Is Also One of the Simplest

    If you get only one virtual reality headset in your household this holiday, here’s the game that will include everyone in the room.

    by Signe Brewster

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