Tech News Daily: With wearable technology, a new measure of independence

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View on the Web. Tuesday, August 6, 2013 In the News With wearables, a new measure of independence Hayley Tsukayama The rise of Google Glass and other wearables offer those with disabilities a little more independence. Here's what Amazon lobbies for in D.C. Brad Plumer Amazon is a big, influential company with plenty of policy interests. And the company's CEO now also owns Washington's biggest newspaper. Why tech leaders invest in fake meat Andrea Peterson Tech innovators see alternative animal products as the future of food. Is the Washington Post worth $0? Timothy B. Lee Jeff Bezos paid $250 million for this newspaper. The next day, the parent company's value is up about $250 million. 3D-printed gun designer on his project's future Brian Fung As he's learned first-hand, 3D printing's path has been filled with obstacles. Conservatives want patent reform Timothy B. Lee A new study from the conservative Manhattan Institute paints trolls as the ambulance chasers of the patent world. Apple starts trade-in program for third-party chargers Hayley Tsukayama Have a sketchy iPhone charger? Apple will sell you an official one for $10. Jeff Bezos' other crazy, wild investments Brian Fung What the Post has in common with downed space rockets and a giant desert clock. Lonely Curiosity rover sings 'Happy Birthday' to itself on Mars Caitlin Dewey The rover has collected 70,000 images and driven a mile during its first year on Mars. Featured Comics Dilbert Main Page Follow The Washington Post:        Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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