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How Code for America upgrades local government

Is there any greater test of one's patience than dealing with local government? Whether waiting in line at the DMV, applying for a building permit, or fighting a parking ticket, I'm always left wondering why there isn't an app for that. Now cities are getting a high-tech boost thanks to Code for America, a nonprofit organization founded by Jennifer Pahlka.

Since 2011, Code for America has awarded fellowships to a carefully chosen group of tech professionals and paired them with cities across the U.S. that are looking to improve the way their government is run, whether … Read more

Watson leader highlights list of eight new IBM Fellows

For months, IBM's "Jeopardy" champion computer Watson has been a major PR win for the company, and tonight, its lead developer was awarded Big Blue's highest technical honor.

At a ceremony in New York, CEO Samuel Palmisano celebrated Watson team leader David Ferrucci and seven other employees as IBM's newest Fellows. The eight new Fellows join a group of just 209 previous winners, among whom have been the creators of technologies such as DRAM, the scanning tunneling microscope, Fortran, and relational databases.

And while the other seven 2011 winners include scientists and innovators who have … Read more

GM offers Corvette owners chance to help make engines

Anyone who orders a new Corvette Z06 or a Corvette ZR1 has the option to help a master technician build the engine from the block up. The one-day experience will cost an additional $5,800 to hand-assemble at GM's Performance Build Center in Wixom, Mich. All engines built will be covered by Chevrolet's five-year/100,000-mile power-train warranty. However, customers cannot add additional parts to up the horsepower and have it covered under the warranty.

For an additional $490, customers can take delivery of their Corvettes at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky. Museum schedulers notify … Read more

Hands-on with the Fellowes MicroShred

Improper disposal of physical documents is an excellent way to get your identity stolen. Getting a decent document shredder is an excellent way to solve the problem, but if you're a parent you might be a little hesitant. Fortunately, Fellowes has your back.

Its latest line of shredders helps you properly dispose of unwanted papers, CDs, DVDs, and credit cards, without you having to worry about the young ones. The company's SafeSense technology stops the machine immediately when hands come too close to the paper opening. We tried to jam a couple coworkers' hands into the slot and … Read more