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New TiVo offers lot for TV avid viewers
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New TiVo offers lot for TV avid viewers

August 23, 2013

Avid television viewers will appreciate that. The fifth-generation TiVos, called Roamio, continue the company’s tradition of giving you much more than you can get from your cable or satellite company.…

Researchers strive for more nimble robot
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Researchers strive for more nimble robot

August 17, 2013

The RHex robot project began about 15 years ago when researchers at several universities began asking what it would take for robots to traverse rugged terrain as well as animals.…

Postal Service revamps priority-mail program
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Postal Service revamps priority-mail program

August 17, 2013

New services for priority mail are expected to bring in more than $500 million annually to the U.S. Postal Service.David Goldman/Associated Press file photo The agency is now offering free…

401(k) borrowing may be good idea in right situation
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401(k) borrowing may be good idea in right situation

August 16, 2013

All other savings, including your emergency savings, are depleted. There’s a pile of money in your 401(k). It’s a tempting solution to your money problems, but do you really want…

Company bringing drone technology home
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Company bringing drone technology home

August 16, 2013

This photo provided by DJI North America shows the Phantom, a $700 drone made by DJI of China. The tiny drone is at the forefront of bringing drone technology to…

Many legal millstones weigh down JPMorgan
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Many legal millstones weigh down JPMorgan

August 13, 2013

In fact, the nation’s largest bank has a long list of legal challenges beyond the $6 billion trading loss with the memorable nickname. It faces a swirl of investigations and…

Becoming ‘Steve Jobs’
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Becoming ‘Steve Jobs’

August 13, 2013

Actor Ashton Kutcher sheds his goofy persona to play Apple co-founder for biographic movie

Retailers see slow start to back-to-school season
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Retailers see slow start to back-to-school season

August 10, 2013

Revenue at stores open at least a year – an industry measure of a retailer’s health– rose 3.8 percent in July, the slowest pace since March, according to a preliminary…

Improved U.S. power grid faces new threats
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Improved U.S. power grid faces new threats

August 10, 2013

Many worry the grid isn’t fully prepared for the new and emerging challenges, even though an analysis conducted for The Associated Press shows maintenance spending has increased steadily since North…

U.S. Internet speeds lag developed world
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U.S. Internet speeds lag developed world

August 10, 2013

A recent analysis by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ranked the U.S. 23rd in a measure of price per second of downloaded content. A separate survey by metrics…

Small cars get mixed results in tests
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Small cars get mixed results in tests

August 10, 2013

The redesigned Honda Civic two- and four-door models were the only small cars to win the top rating in front-end crash tests done by the Insurance Institue for Highway Safety.…

Will fast-food protests raise minimum wage?
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Will fast-food protests raise minimum wage?

August 5, 2013

Fast-food and other minimum-wage workers held one-day demonstrations in several cities across the United States on Monday, protesting for a higher minimum wage and to draw attention to their plight.Elaine…

Oil recyclers aim to keep products in state
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Oil recyclers aim to keep products in state

August 3, 2013

Dan Fernandez pours ingredients for Summit Soap into a metal pot during a demonstration at Kneading Hands on Oak Street in Steamboat Springs. Fernandez and Dara Lor, background, own Summit…

Google phones to get Texas makeover
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Google phones to get Texas makeover

August 3, 2013

The Motorola Moto X smartphone uses Google’s Android software. In the background is a Deck, from Sol Republic, which is a wireless speaker that operates up to 300 feet from…

Mercedes-Benz tops among car thieves
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Mercedes-Benz tops among car thieves

August 2, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the most stolen luxury car, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports. And two of its brand stablemates are on the list as well: the E-Class is…

Bargains await seniors who just look for them
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Bargains await seniors who just look for them

August 2, 2013

Dunkin’ Donuts offer senior citizens who purchase a large or extra-large beverage a free doughnut if they show an AARP card. Many businesses offer seniors discounts if customers know what…