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Technology has changed the world and, in doing so, has changed the way we live. Here are 25 things we no longer do, or do differently, because of technology.

The reelection campaign of Barack Obama released an anticipated 17-minute documentary made by Hollywood documentary filmmaker David Guggenheim. The short film is voiced by Tom Hanks and features everyone from Rahm Emanuel and Joe Biden to Bill Clinton and president himself.

The widespread use of search engines and online databases has affected the way people remember information, researchers are reporting. The scientists, led by Betsy Sparrow, an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia, wondered whether people were more likely to remember information that could be easily retrieved from a computer, just as students are more likely to recall facts they believe will be on a test.

This article is about how the UK Government will work alongside technology titans including Google and Facebook to help Sir Tim Berners-Lee in his mission to bring affordable internet to all. The Alliance for Affordable Internet founded by Berners-Lee's World Wide Web Foundation received backing from the UK government on Monday, which will help the group reach its goal of bringing affordable internet to 90 percent of the global population that don't have access yet.

Information technology has transformed the way companies conduct business. Technology allows businesses to automate manual operations and process information much faster. While business technology often is used through personal computers, server storage and point-of-sale or cash register systems, another major technological advancement is the Internet, which has created new communication forms and other business methods that companies use when processing financial and business information.

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Internet technology is a crucial aspect of scientific work. This article is about how does the internet affect development in countries. Internet does not represent a potential problem but only an opportunity.

The rapid development of business and personal technology has revolutionized our world within the space of a handful of generations. One of the greatest benefits of this revolution has been the progress made toward an actual global community. As our digital world increases in speed and accuracy, people from various nations and cultures have the opportunity to share common experiences almost instantaneously.

This article details the widespread availability of the Internet and other forms of technology in the lives of America's youth. However, doctors are now beginning to state that too much of this beneficial technology is bad and that usage should be regulated.

This article from Forbes discusses the vital facts regarding Brazil's Internet usage and outlines varying trends associated with the growing Internet powerhouse.

Google's new service, being tested in Jakarta, Indonesia, allows users to go on the Internet at Wi-Fi hotspots for very cheap rates in an effort to receive Internet access for all.

An interesting article regarding Web 2.0. Discusses whether we are truly taking advantage of this technology.

Environmental activists are using mobile technology to show the importance of protecting the environment and how much of an impact making smarter environmental decisions can make.

This article discusses mobile technology being used in the form of ipads and ipods to assist children learning in the classroom, specifically, in learning science.

The Internet has opened up a world of opportunities, but is there a negative side to all this information and easy contact? Can the internet be a bad influence, on adults as well as children? It's hard to imagine the world without internet now. It's an integral part of life for most people.

This article shows the different uses of the Ipad and also brings a new definition to leisure in our daily lives.

This article describes how workflow software can enhance communication and productivity

This article discusses the impact of technology on privacy

This article talks about Eric Schmidt and how he is trying to excuse the government for spying on Google.

This article talks about Eric Schmidt and how he is trying to excuse the government for spying on Google.

This article explains the problems between Google and the Chinese government.