Hey, Apple: Mapping Takes More Work than You Think
Apple's apology suggests it may underestimate how much effort is needed to build a great map app.
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David Talbot
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I’m MIT Technology Review's chief correspondent, keeping an eye most often on the world of information and communication technologies—and asking my kids when I don’t understand what’s going on. Recent projects have taken me to Kenya to write about mobile-phone-based health initiatives, and Germany to explore how they’ll ramp up renewable power while closing down nuclear plants. My 2008 feature on the Obama campaign’s social-networking operation was selected for The Best Technology Writing 2009.
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Is Apple Losing Its Way?
Giving its users such a flawed navigation tool raises questions about the company's strategy.
Are the Networks Ready for an Influx of iPhone 5?
Carriers say 4G LTE infrastructure will cope with the flood of new demand. Others aren't so sure.
Replacing Your Password with a Finger Swipe
The new device could transmit a user-specific ID through the skin.
Apple/Samsung: The Verdict on Innovation
The uncertainty over Android could slow the development of technology.
IBM Joins the Kenyan IT Party
New research lab joins companies in the fast-growing Nairobi tech scene.
A Phone that Knows Where You're Going
An algorithm can better predict your future movements by getting a little help from your friends.
L.A. Cops Embrace Crime-Predicting Algorithm
Burglary reports dropped after officers began taking patrol orders from computers.
An Online Encyclopedia that Writes Itself
Machine reading effort builds dossiers on people and organizations from translated news sources.
Frequency-Hopping Radio Wastes Less Spectrum
The fastest cognitive radio ever will be used to test vital wireless innovations.
