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System Uses Wi-Fi to Provide Location ServicesA US company that has developed software that uses IEEE 802.11 wireless technology to determine a user´s location plans to make the software available for individuals to download in the future.Researchers Build Reconfigurable SupercomputerUK scientists are building an experimental supercomputer with field-programmable gate arrays, rather than general-purpose microprocessors, that can be reconfigured to tackle various types of tasks.Hard Drive Saves Energy by Working while RestingSamsung is developing a hybrid hard-drive/flash-memory system that can record data while idling, a technique that could significantly reduce energy use in limited-power, battery-operated laptops.
