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Google Fiber attracting startups, creating nationwide buzz

If you want to know why Google Fiber is such a big deal, talk to Matthew Marcus. In addition to housing the social media calendar company he and CEO Adam Arrendondo run, the home was the site of the first public installation of the new 1-gigabit Google Fiber service in the world’s first “fiberhood.” By Rob Roberts

Double Take: Tech gifts may require ethics manual

Holiday shopping for kids often means high-tech gifts. But there’s one accessory you won’t find in among the chargers and quick-start guides — the ethics manual.

CritiTech sees big things ahead

New leadership, global ventures are gaining attention

CritiTech — the west Lawrence-based pharmaceutical firm — has added three new senior level management positions to its staff as its first international venture is set to begin operations this week.

Protect computer files: Decide how to back up photos, presentations and more before it's too late

When Michael Readinger’s daughter’s laptop died, he thought she had lost everything — years worth of pictures, memories, and schoolwork erased. “It’s like losing stuff in a fire or something,” Readinger said. “It’s just gone.”

Parts of Lawrence already have super-fast Internet

In case you are wondering, Lawrence, that big Internet giant in the rear view mirror is Google. While Google was making news in Kansas City on Thursday by announcing its plans for rolling out super-fast Internet in the metro area, a local broadband provider was pointing out those speeds already exist in some parts of Lawrence.

New career, tech ed program touted

Gov. Sam Brownback, employers and educators on Thursday declared a new era in career and technical training in Kansas.

Google to offer KC ultra-fast Internet for $70/mo.

Google Inc. revealed Thursday what it will charge for its long-awaited, ultra-fast Internet service in Kansas City: $70 per month.

Sprint fires up new wireless data network

Sprint Nextel Corp. said Monday that it has turned on its new wireless data network, providing a much-needed boost to the carrier, whose data speeds lag those of its largest competitors.

iPads in action in Lawrence schools

The Lawrence school district has used iPads for a variety of things, from helping with student engagement to providing aid for special needs students.

KU scientists get bang from particle discovery

As physicists and other scientists around the planet heralded news of the possible discovery of a long-sought subatomic particle, researchers at Kansas University are continuing to contribute to that research along with other projects at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland.

OMG, a podcast about texting

OMG. LOL. GTG. 10 years ago, only about 2 percent of US residents used texting. Now, nearly 18.5 billions texts are sent a month — primarily by teens. Today, Room 125, the Lawrence High School student podcast, looks at the ...

House committee suggests $26 million in education cuts

Temperatures will feel cooler today after yesterday's warm blast, but our high of 63 will still be above average. A slim chance of rain showers is expected for the mid-afternoon and portions of the evening with a northeast wind between ...

Local residents learn about motion-tracking musical software, which is being used to help special needs children

Leaf Miller of the Deep Listening Institute in New York talks about the Adaptive Use Musical Instrument (AUMI), a motion-tracking software, which is being used to help stimulate special needs children with limited mobility.

Bowersock Hydroelectric Plant

A new Hydroelectric Plant is being built for Bowrersock Mills and Power on the north side of the Kansas River. The new plant will produce more clean energy than the older plant across the river.

Google VP gives away tablets to KU engineering students

Watch as Google vice president of engineering Brian McClendon surprises a classroom of Kansas University first-year electrical engineering and computer science students with a gift of their own: Motorola Android tablets.

Wyandotte County High School students react to Google Fiber announcement

Freshman at Wyandotte County High School react to the announcement that Google has picked Kansas City, Kan., as their location to install a high-speed fiber network.

Saavi Accountability founder Justen Wack explains his company's software program

Saavi Accountability founder Justen Wack briefly explains the concept behind his company's software program that aims to help people with online addictions.

KDHE fixing costly hard drive problem

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is working to fix problems that caused errors with 85 percent of its hard drives. The fix will cost about $700,000.

Social media conference set for Thursday

National experts in social media will be in Lawrence Thursday for a social media conference. Tickets are required for those interested in attending the event at the Oread Hotel.

KU releases iPhone application

Kansas University released its application for mobile devices Wednesday. The application helps fans keep track of news, navigate on campus and even plays the Rock Chalk Chant.

AG warns children of Internet danger

Kansas Attorney General Steve Six spent Monday morning warning children of the potential dangers of the Internet.

Google VP talks tech at KU

A Google VP talked to students on the KU campus about technology of the future. The discussion focused on cloud computing and programming mobile applications.