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Ford sedans will soon come with a system that brakes if you’re about to hit a pedestrian.
A security startup called Illumio launching today has already signed up Yahoo and other large companies that need new ways to protect their data centers.
Google says using a small USB stick to vouch for your identity is more secure than either a password or conventional two-factor authentication.
Connected home devices such as thermostats, lamps, and blinds could be easier to manage if they responded to voice commands.
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