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	Could robots walk on stage at Google I/O? Will Google CEO Larry Page walk out with a 330-pound robot when he takes the stage this week at Google I/O, the company's developer conference? With the company's purchase of eight robotics companies, it could happen. Read More   WHITE PAPER: ExtraHop Networks 10 Ways Wire Data Helps Conquer IT Complexity This whitepaper explains the value of wire data in practical, simple to understand terms. With a robust wire data analytics solution, IT can automatically detect problems across the entire IT environment, spot data theft by flagging queries from untrusted sources, select unique pieces of transaction payloads to send to any big data source, and more Learn more >> In this Issue U.S. looks to create an 'Internet of Postal Things' Microsoft, insurer, may make home automation inexpensive -- even free Intel's avatar chat app turns you into 3D chicken Intel ventures into 3D mobile chat app that tracks faces, moods E-health for pets? Smart collar can send health alerts to vets U.S. looks to create an 'Internet of Postal Things' The Internet has so far delivered mostly bad news to the U.S. Postal Service, but the agency now hopes an emerging Web application -- the Internet of Things -- can help it improve efficiency. Read More   Microsoft, insurer, may make home automation inexpensive -- even free If home automation can reduce insurance claims due to fire, water damage and theft, insurers may become advocates for Internet of Things technologies. Read More   Intel's avatar chat app turns you into 3D chicken You may not expect a chat app from Intel, but the chipmaker is venturing into mobile messaging software with its new Pocket Avatars app. The free app lets you chat with friends using animated 3D avatars that mimic your facial expressions. We tried... Read More   Intel ventures into 3D mobile chat app that tracks faces, moods Intel wants to inject passion and excitement into mobile chat through a new app that relies on face-tracking technology to assess facial expressions and mood. Read More   E-health for pets? Smart collar can send health alerts to vets PetPace's new smart collar is making it easier for veterinarians to track the well-being of pets and keep in touch with owners. Read More
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