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A doorknob that knows whether to lock or unlock based on how it is grasped, a smartphone that silences itself if the user holds a finger to her lips and a chair that adjusts room lighting based on recognizing if a user is reclining or leaning forward are among the many possible applications of Touché, a new sensing technique.

The millions of "check-ins" generated by Foursquare, the location-based social networking site, can be used to create a dynamic view of a city's workings and character, researchers say. In contrast to static neighborhood boundaries and dated census figures, these "Livehoods" reflect the ever-changing patterns of city life.

Facebook wants to gain control of facebook.info. As such, the social networking giant has filed an official complaint with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). What took so long?

Facebook options trading is set to begin on May 29, less than two weeks after the company is expected to go public, according to the ISE. Other U.S.-based exchanges will likely join up later.

The nervous questions ahead of Facebook's IPO

Taking steps to prepare the UK for a major cyberattack

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance. - Confucius

Perl: The only language that looks the same before and after RSA encryption. - Keith Bostic