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	Plastic computers taking shape, but won't replace silicon Can plastic materials morph into computers? A research breakthrough published this week brings such a possibility closer to reality. Read More WHITE PAPER: BMC Software The Future of IT: A Customer First Approach Explore how customer-first policies can make use of social, mobile and cloud technologies to give workers the freedom and flexibility they desire to drive company productivity. Learn More. In this Issue AMD steers clear of sub-$100 tablet market Galaxy S5 deep-dive review: Long on hype, short on delivery Google tech to bring 3D mapping smarts to NASA's space station robots Can you hear me now? NASA to test laser communication system Riding along in a fuel cell vehicle Toyota virtual simulation shows teens distracted driving dangers Unbounded Robotics launches robot platform for education, research AMD reports $20M Q1 loss WHITE PAPER: Unisys Keeping UP with Mobile Trendsetters Is your organization making the most of mobile? In this IDG Research Services study, we take a global look at adoption trends, examining how and why some companies are pulling ahead of the mobile curve. We offer the best practices and prescriptive advice that you can put to work today—for a more mobile tomorrow Learn more AMD steers clear of sub-$100 tablet market Advanced Micro Devices doesn't want its chips in low-priced tablets, and is eager to avoid a battle with Intel or ARM, whose chips have driven tablet prices down to under US$100. Read More Galaxy S5 deep-dive review: Long on hype, short on delivery Samsung's Galaxy S5 Android phone follows a very popular predecessor, but the latest version doesn't stand out in a sea of thoughtfully designed competitors. Read More Google tech to bring 3D mapping smarts to NASA's space station robots NASA and Google are working together to send new 3D technology aloft to map the International Space Station. Read More Can you hear me now? NASA to test laser communication system The SpaceX cargo spacecraft will be carrying equipment needed for astronauts on the International Space Station to test optical laser communications to its scheduled launch today. Read More WHITE PAPER: BMC Software The Future of IT: Putting the Customer First IT is adapting to this new world of consumerized technology, and focusing on its own employees as internal customers. Learn More Riding along in a fuel cell vehicle We got the chance to ride along in Toyota's fuel cell vehicle, powered by hydrogen, at the New York International Auto Show. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb Read More Toyota virtual simulation shows teens distracted driving dangers At the New York International Auto Show, Toyota gave parents and teens the chance to see how distractions affect their driving in a virtual reality simulator. Computerworld's Lucas Mearian tries to see if he can open a water bottle while driving. Read More Unbounded Robotics launches robot platform for education, research If you fear the rise of robots, the latest humanoid-style machine has an "emergency stop to prevent robot apocalypse." Read More AMD reports $20M Q1 loss Advanced Micro Devices' bottom line changed from black to red on Thursday when the company posted a loss after two straight quarters of profits. Read More
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