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Xbox’s Bing video search is promising, but imperfect

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The latest Xbox dashboard update includes the ability to search for video titles using voice recognition and Kinect, and it’s a promising start, despite its flaws.

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Acer: Ultrabooks will spark ‘stalled’ Windows platform

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Acer’s chairman says ultrabooks will stimulate a languishing Windows platform. When pricing hits $699, ultrabooks will become mainstream, he says.

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Indian Country welcomes renewable energy

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A proposed federal rule change could help American Indian tribes to develop wind, solar, and geothermal power on their reservations.

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Aptera closes its doors

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An e-mail from the CEO details the reasons the electric car startup decided to fold.

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

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2011 Tokyo Motor Show wrap-up

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Though Japan suffered an earthquake and tsunami last year, devastating its automotive business, the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show is an example of the country bouncing back, with new concepts and tech initiatives highlighting the auto industry’s resurgence.

Originally posted at The Car Tech blog

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