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Anti-Fog Coating May Be First to Be Permanent

Imagine a day when your car windshield will never fog up -- and when your eyeglasses never get all annoyingly misty. An MIT researcher has developed what he claims is the first permanent fog-resistant coating. The world already has anti-fog sprays, but they must be reapplied over time. At least two major car manufacturers have already expressed interest, he says.

Anti-Fog Coating May Be First to Be Permanent

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MIT Device Calls Phone Users on Their Conduct

The Media Lab at MIT has turned a PDA into the Jerk-O-Meter. The device analyzes voice patterns and other verbal cues, then offers callers advice on how they're holding up their end of the conversation.

MIT Device Calls Phone Users on Their Conduct

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AOL Expands Online Ticket Business

America Online is expanding its ticket-sales business. It will provide a place for people who are buying and selling sports and concert tickets to meet and do business. The tickets can be sold for more than face value. But some in the entertainment industry consider AOL's move to be online scalping.

AOL Expands Online Ticket Business

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China in the 21st Century

China's Technological Leap Forward

Centuries ago, China was the center of the world in innovation. In coming years, the country may push itself back to that lofty status. Time magazine correspondent Bill Powell and John Seely Brown, former director of the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, look at the high-tech future of China.

China's Technological Leap Forward

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Law

Boy's Death Leads to Dispute on Cell Phone Location

A teenage boy's fatal car crash on Cape Cod has sparked a debate over when cell phone companies should get involved in tracing the location of phones. Since no crime appeared to have happened, Cingular turned down family and police requests to trace the boy's phone. When the company changed its mind, he was located within 15 minutes. Sean Corcoran reports.

Boy's Death Leads to Dispute on Cell Phone Location

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Education

Students Use Technology Against School

The Kutztown 13 is a group of Pennsylvania high school students who face felony charges for computer trespassing. The students used school-issued laptops to spy on district administrators, and access outlawed sites. Parents and students say the district is overreacting, but school officials say they haven't been able to stop the practice with regular discipline.

Students Use Technology Against School

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Analysis

Firms Vie to Dominate Messaging Convergence

Google's expansion into instant messaging and a web-based calling opens another field of competition with Microsoft and Yahoo. Robert Siegel talks with Scott Cleland, CEO of Precursor, an independent investment research firm tracking technology and telecom sectors.

Firms Vie to Dominate Messaging Convergence

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Google's New Message Service Includes Voice

Google enters the already crowded field of instant messaging, with a new service, Google Talk. Integrated into Google's e-mail program, the tool allows users to type messages and speak to each other over their Internet connection. But it currently does not work with AOL, Yahoo or MSN instant message services.

Google's New Message Service Includes Voice

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Nokia Bets on New $700 Cell Phone

Frank Nuovo, chief designer for Nokia phones, discusses the company's new 8800 cell phone. Nokia is betting on the phone to reenergize its sales and compete against Motorola's hit phone, the Razr. Nuovo has been designing phones for Nokia since 1989.

Nokia Bets on New $700 Cell Phone

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Business

Real Estate Company Will Combine Online Listings

Real estate company RE/MAX says it will create a Web site listing homes for sale across the country. Some observers say the growing availability of Internet listings will increase competition in the real estate industry and that could lead to lower commissions.

Real Estate Company Will Combine Online Listings

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