Technology is a word with origins in the Greek word technologia (τεχνολογία), techne (τέχνη) "craft" and logia (λογία) "saying." It is a broad term dealing with the use and knowledge of humanity's tools and crafts.

Definition of technology

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Technology can be most broadly defined as the material entities created by the application of mental and physical effort to nature in order to achieve some value. In this use, technology is the current state of our knowledge of how to combine resources to produce desired products, to solve problems, fulfill needs, or satisfy wants. Technology in this sense includes technical methods, skills, processes, techniques, tools and raw materials (for example, in such uses as computer technology, construction technology, or medical technology). Technology is human's tool to gain higher order of life, provide better living conditions and solve the problem of hunger.

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Virtual Goods Start Bringing Real Paydays
By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER and BRAD STONE Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:58:15 -0000
Consumers are spending to send computer images on social networks and to get an edge in online worlds.
Lessons From the War Over Skype
By Brad Stone Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:32 -0000
The legal skirmish over eBay's sale of Skype has been resolved. What has it taught us?
Founders Win a Piece of Skype From eBay
By BRAD STONE Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:08:04 -0000
The founders of Skype will drop their lawsuits against the company and a consortium of buyers who bid to purchase Skype. In exchange, the founders will get a 14 percent share in the new Skype.
Chinese Agencies Struggle Over Video Game
By MICHAEL WINES Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:11:23 -0000
Two government agencies are facing off over the right to regulate the popular online game World of Warcraft.
Adding a 'SixthSense' to Your Cellphone
By Vikas Bajaj Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:36:45 -0000
A camera-based device developed by an M.I.T. researcher turns walls into computer interfaces and allows users to issue commands through gestures. The technology is aimed at cellphone users.
Does Technology Reduce Social Isolation?
By Stefanie Olsen Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:59 -0000
Americans are more isolated than ever, but don't blame the technology, says a new Pew study. It suggests that the Internet and cellphones actually expand our social networks.

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NerdTV #13: Judy Estrin
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0700
Judy Estrin's career ranges from founder of Bridge Communications to CTO of Cisco to running Packet Design LLC. Quite the girl geek, eh?Download video:Entire Show:MPEG-4 | TorrentNerdy Bit:MPEG-4 | TorrentJuicy Bit:MPEG-4 | TorrentDownload subtitled video:Entire Show:With Subtitles | Torrent w/ SubtitlesNerdy Bit:With Subtitles | Torrent w/ SubtitlesJuicy Bit:With Subtitles | Torrent w/ SubtitlesDownload audio:Entire Show:MP3 | TorrentAAC | TorrentOgg Vorbis | Torrent
NerdTV #13: Judy Estrin - Transcript
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0700
For those who would rather read than watch or listen.
NerdTV Archives
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0700
Miss a past show? Check out our archives.Past guests include:#12: Bob KahnInventor of TCP/IP.#11: Doug EngelbartComputer mouse inventor.#10: Dan BricklinInventor of the Spreadsheet#9: AninaHigh Fashion Meets High Tech#8: Avram MillerCo-founder of Intel Capital#7: Dan DrakeCo-founder of Autodesk#6: Dave WinerFather of RSS and Web Logging#5: Tim O'ReillyOpen Source pioneer#4: Brewster KahleInternet Archive founder#3: Bill JoyCo-founder of Sun#2: Max LevchinCo-founder of PayPal#1: Andy HertzfeldThe first Macintosh programmer...ever

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"Call of Duty" game shoots to make history
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:12:19 -0500
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Forget the buzz over the next "Twilight" film or James Cameron's "Avatar." The biggest entertainment hit of the holiday season may come on Tuesday, when "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" hits stores.
Internet censorship seen liable to WTO challenge
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:05 -0500
GENEVA (Reuters) - Censorship of the Internet is open to challenge at the World Trade Organization as it can restrict trade in services delivered online, a forthcoming study says.
Court orders Beatles songs to be taken off website
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:22:54 -0500
LONDON (Reuters) - London-based record label EMI has won an injunction against music website BlueBeat.com which it said was selling Beatles songs without its permission.

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New `Call of Duty' could set entertainment record
By BARBARA ORTUTAY Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:55:51 -0000
NEW YORK (AP) -- This holiday season's biggest entertainment blockbuster likely will be a sequel to a popular franchise, with jarring depictions of war and an intricate story of good versus evil. It could easily rake in more than last year's record $155 million opening weekend for "The Dark Knight."...
Deja vu: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:41:37 -0000
NEW YORK (AP) -- First it was books. Now it's DVDs....
EBay settles lawsuit filed by Skype founders
By RACHEL METZ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:42:41 -0000
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- EBay Inc. has settled a legal skirmish with the founders of Skype that threatened to complicate eBay's plans to sell most of the Internet phone service to a group of investors for $2 billion....

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