Archive for the ‘ Third World and Developing Countries ’ Category

Bits Scan: Inside Google, the Future of Gaming and Data Breaches

Our Tuesday morning roundup of technology news also includes a look at the continuing digital divide and more on Apple's decision to remove sex-related iPhone applications from the App Store.

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Have a Medical Question? Text a Group of Doctors

A start-up called Truth on Call lets reporters, financial analysts, pharmaceutical executives and, soon, patients, text questions to a group of doctors.

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Gates Foundation Seeks to Spur Savings by the Poor

The Gates Foundation is making $38 million in grants for experiments promoting small savings accounts by the poor in developing countries.

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Dialing for Answers Where Web Can’t Reach

In remote areas of Africa, Question Box answers callers’ questions about crop prices, planting techniques or the best soccer team.

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