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How your smartphone soon may help test for STDs

Science

A new smartphone device being tested could put the power of a medical testing lab literally in your hands. It has already been shown to be able to test for STDs —

Members of Electric Waste Orchestra perform on their homemade instruments.

Here’s how an old hard drive can become a musical instrument

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China as a political scapegoat, and a call for Congress to play nice

Global Politics

Apple sends independent inspectors to suppliers’ Chinese factories

Environment

Newspapers and other media cash in on quickie e-books

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What soft power looks like: US influence in Indonesia

The US created a multimillion dollar space for people under 30 in Jakarta’s upscale Pacific Place mall in an effort to extend its influence in Indonesia.

The next generation of smartphones

Environment

The iPhone is getting cheaper and Palm launches its own version, the Pre — here’s some help for navigating the smartphone frenzy.

Microsoft launches new OS and retail stores

Environment

Software giant Microsoft launches Windows 7 and takes on Apple with its first retail stores — fans camp out and organize launch parties.

Apple Scrutinized on Tax Avoidance

Global Politics

Apple CEO, Tim Cook, is explaining why Apple has paid so little tax globally over the last few years. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with British member of parliament, Margaret Hodge, who is leading similar investigations in the UK.

Foxconn Pledges to Improve Working Conditions

After a comprehensive inspection by the Fair Labor Association, Chinese factory Foxconn has agreed to cut worker’s hours and increase their wages. The factory has been in the news recently after reports out of China detailed gross labor law violations and human rights abuses at the facility. Apple, whose products are manufactured at Foxconn, cheer […]

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